1600 Rocky Gap Rd, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022
About This Home
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
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Materials
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Built-In Gas Oven,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Partial,Slab
Bathroom2
- Level: Main
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom5
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Guest Quarters,Wet Bar,Center Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
- Window features: Garden Window
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Den,Family Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,263
- Total interior livable area: 5,744 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Upper
Recreation
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 110302120002190
Features
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Waterbody name: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Lot size: 17.21 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Ground Cover,Shrubs/Hedges
- Lot size dimensions: irregular
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Attached,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Berrien County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $30,313 | $363,756 |
| Home Insurance * | $5,324 | $63,888 |
| Property Taxes | $5,095 | $61,140 |
| Electricity | $626 | $7,518 |
| Total | $41,358 | $496,296 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000 |
| 2025-12-19 | Listing removed | $5,995,000 |
| 2025-11-01 | Price change | $5,995,000 |
| 2025-07-23 | Price change | $6,800,000 |
| 2025-05-29 | Price change | $7,250,000 |
| 2025-03-06 | Listed for sale | $7,950,000 |
| 2024-10-17 | Listing removed | $7,995,000 |
| 2024-08-16 | Listed for sale | $7,995,000 |
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