Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/05/2026
Listed
$5,995,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Set across 17.21 acres with over 600 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, the former H.D. Mendel residence is a rare architectural estate of true legacy scale. Designed in 1968 with strong Japanese contemporary influence, the home is defined by expansive glass, natural wood elements, and a seamless integration of landscape and shoreline. Walls of glass frame uninterrupted lake views while preserving privacy along a secluded, tree-lined approach. The 6,200+ square foot main residence offers seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, multiple gathering spaces, and a main-level primary suite overlooking the water. The grounds unfold as a private compound: in-ground pool, tennis court, double seawall, tram to the beach, and separate guest quarters. With 17+ wooded acres and 600 feet of frontage, the setting is expansive and private -- a rarity along this stretch of coastline. An irreplaceable Lake Michigan estate offering scale, provenance, and architectural integrity seldom offered.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1600 Rocky Gap Rd
General
- Price: $5,995,000
- Taxes: $59,254
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26008264
- Updated: Today (3/5/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Den, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Screened Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
Location
- County: Berrien
- Cross Streets: M63
- Driving Directions: N M-63 to Rocky Gap Road. First driveway on your Right when turning onto Rocky Gap Road. Follow the dirt road toward the house and stay LEFT.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: High-Speed Internet
Structural Information
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Windows: Garden Window
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 5,744
- Living Area: 5,744 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1968
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 17.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 749,668
- Lot Dimensions: irregular
- Lot Features: Wooded
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Lake
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $59,254
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: COM 667.92'N OF W1/4 PST SEC 7 T4S R18W TH S52DEG15'E 322.77'TO RD C/L TH N28DEG29'E 108.8'TH N51DEG 31'W TO W SEC LN TH S 142.56'TO POB ALSO COM 672.21'N OF E1/4 PST SEC 12 T4S R19W TH N 138.27'TH N52 DEG W TO LAKE MICH TH SWLY ON LAKE TO A POINT N52DEG W OF BEG TH S52 DEG E TO POB ALSO COM 672.21'N OF E1/4 PST SEC 12 T4S R19W TH S 672.21'TH W 379.15'TH N25DEG54'E 266.25'TH N52DEG W TO LAKE MICH
- Property ID: 11-03-0212-0002-19-0
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Schools
Schools serving 1600 Rocky Gap Rd
School District:Benton Harbor Area Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Discovery Enrichment Center 465 South McCord Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | PK-K | 2.3 mi |
Sorter International Elementary School 750 East Britain Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 1-3 | 2.4 mi |
Fair Plain East Elementary 1995 Union Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 4-5 | 4.2 mi |
Fair Plain Middle School 120 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 6-8 | 3.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1600 Rocky Gap Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 1600 Rocky Gap Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$59,254
-10%
$1,360,800
16%
2023
$66,175
165%
$1,173,700
-10%
2022
$25,018
—
$1,310,800
93%
2022
$25,018
3%
$678,600
-18%
2021
$24,306
4%
$827,800
-7%
2019
$23,443
—
$887,200
96%
2019
$23,443
-1%
$453,400
—
2017
$23,654
2%
$453,400
-24%
2016
$23,218
—
$594,400
27%
2015
$23,148
—
$466,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26008264) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1600 Rocky Gap Road is currently listed for $5,995,000 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1600 Rocky Gap Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Benton Harbor? You can browse all Benton Harbor real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.