1600 Rocky Gap Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

$5,995,000
Price
7
Beds
5,744 Sq. Ft.
$1,044 / Sq. Ft.
5,744
Sq. Ft.
$1,044
per Sq. Ft.
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1- RockyGap
3-Exterior lake side
4-Exterior Pool
5-Exterior front
6-Rocky Gap lake side dining
7-Rocky Gap Lake Deck
8-Rocky Gap Lakeside Living
9-Rocky Gap Lakeside Living
10-Rocky Gap Lakeside Living
11-Rocky Gap to Dining
12-Rocky Gap Open Concept
13-Rocky Gap Dining
14-Rocky Gap Dining
15-Rocky Gap Kitchen
16-Rocky Gap Kitchen
17-Rocky Gap Details
18-Rocky Gap Conversation Area
19-Rocky Gap Conversation Area
20-Rocky Gap Library
21-Rocky Gap Library
22-Rocky Gap Library Deck
23-Rocky Gap Details
24-Rocky Gap Details
25-Rocky Gap Primary
26-Rocky Gap Primary Deck
27-Primary Bath Suite
28-Primary Bath Suite
29-Rocky Gap Upper Primary
30-Rocky Gap Upper Primary
31-Rocky Gap Bed 3
32- Rocky Gap Rec Room
33-Rocky Gap Rec Room
34-Rocky Gap Upper Decks
35-Exterior lake side
36-Exterior gardens
37-Rocky Gap Exterior
38-Exterior front
39-Exterior pool
40-Exterior pool
41-Tennis Court 1600 Rocky Gap
43-Rocky Gap Entry Details
42-Rocky Gap Shoreline

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. Norman Carver Jr design 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...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. Norman Carver Jr design 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
  1. Listed by Elizabeth Roch • Brokerage DRE #6505375260 • @properties Christie's International R.E.
    P: (312)-636-8751 lizroch1@gmail.com

Property Details for 1600 Rocky Gap Road

Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Mid-Century Modern
LISTING UPDATED: 03/08/2026 01:00 PM

Property Details for 1600 Rocky Gap Road

StatusActive
MLS #26008264
Days on Market20
Taxes$59,254 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1968
Lot Size17.21 AC / 749,668 SF
CountyBerrien County
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Building Information for 1600 Rocky Gap Road

Stories2Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size17.21 AC / 749,668 SF

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Property Information for 1600 Rocky Gap Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: M63
  • Municipality: Benton Twp
  • Body of Water: Lake Michigan
  • 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.
  • Street #: 1600
  • Street Name: Rocky Gap
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.13989
  • Longitude: -86.457677
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 1210084.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 11-03-0212-0002-19-0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5744.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 17.21
  • Lot Square Footage: 749668.0
  • Lot Size Area: 17.21
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: 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 Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 600
Utilities
  • Utilities: High-Speed Internet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage
  • Exterior Material: Other
  • Substructure: Partial, Slab
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Landscape: Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges, Underground Sprinkler
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Landscape : Underground Sprinkler: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Garden Window
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Room Total: 11
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 8.0
  • Full Baths: 7
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Recreation, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2, Office, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 8
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 7.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 7.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Desk Built-In, Eating Area, Garden Window, Pantry
  • Additional Items: Ensuite, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Vehicle Charging Station, Wet Bar
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 4
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 4319
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 305.0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: See floorplan in docs
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Guest suite
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Guest suite
Room 11
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1600 Rocky Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26008264

$5,995,000—
Mar 3, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25008286

$5,995,000—
Dec 19, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25008286

$5,995,000—
Mar 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25008286

$7,950,000—
Mar 1, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24042816

$7,995,000—
Aug 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24042816

$7,995,000—
Oct 10, 2000

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #9923699

$1—
Aug 17, 2000

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #9923699

—
Aug 28, 1999

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #9923699

$1,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26008264

$5,995,000
03/03/2026

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25008286

$5,995,000
12/19/2025

Permanently Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25008286

$5,995,000
03/06/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25008286

$7,950,000
03/01/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24042816

$7,995,000
08/16/2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24042816

$7,995,000
10/10/2000

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #9923699

$1
08/17/2000

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #9923699

—
08/28/1999

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #9923699

$1,800,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1600 Rocky Gap Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2021$24,306 ($2,025 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt5,744 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,744 SqFtStories2Lot Size550,598 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningA1 SING FAMCountyBERRIENAPN11-03-0212-0002-19-0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1600 Rocky Gap Road

This home is within Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public - 4 to 5
Fair Plain Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Benton Harbor High School
Public - 9 to 12
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public4 to 5

Fair Plain Middle School
Public6 to 8

Benton Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
PublicK to 12

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More information about 1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

1600 Rocky Gap Road is a single family home for sale in Benton Harbor, MI 49022. This property was listed for sale on March 5, 2026 by @properties Christie's International R.E., it's currently listed at $5,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 20 days and was last sold on October 10, 2000. This listing's school district is Benton Harbor Area Schools. Nearby schools include Fair Plain East Elementary, Fair Plain Middle School and Benton Harbor High School. 1600 Rocky Gap Road is a 7-bed, 8-bath, 5,744 sqft single family home built in 1968.

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