$3,700,000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
MLS# 26051788
4 beds | 6 baths | 5052 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to Fairbanks Manor, set on just over 5 acres with 244 feet of Lake Michigan frontage, expansive lake views, a private setting, and newly added beach stairs providing access to the sandy shoreline. The gracious floor plan offers 4 bedrooms and 6 full baths, including a spacious primary suite, along with a beautiful conservatory, upper loft/library, and office with custom built-in cabinetry. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen features a La Cornue range, stainless accents, and generous space for gathering, with a new kitchen remodel currently in progress. New landscaping and exterior lighting, The adjoining great room takes full advantage of the Lake Michigan setting with floor-to-ceiling windows, a Travertine fireplace, and beautiful wood floors. A mudroom conveniently connects to the garage and side entrance.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Benson Rd & Monte Rd
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Benton Charter Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 732.38
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 210x881x229x915
Road Frontage: 248
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 14
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6748
SqFt Above Grade: 5052
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1696
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 256
Building Total SqFt: 7004
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 5.32
Lot Square Footage: 231739
Year Built: 1937
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 6
Total Baths: 6
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 1027000
SEV: 1054200
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 32755
Tax Year: 2026
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Tax ID #: 11-03-0006-0012-01-5
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to Fairbanks Manor, set on just over 5 acres with 244 feet of Lake Michigan frontage, expansive lake views, a private setting, and newly added beach stairs providing access to the sandy shoreline. The gracious floor plan offers 4 bedrooms and 6 full baths, including a spacious primary suite, along with a beautiful conservatory, upper loft/library, and office with custom built-in cabinetry. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen features a La Cornue range, stainless accents, and generous space for gathering, with a new kitchen remodel currently in progress. New landscaping and exterior lighting, The adjoining great room takes full advantage of the Lake Michigan setting with floor-to-ceiling windows, a Travertine fireplace, and beautiful wood floors. A mudroom conveniently connects to the garage and side entrance.
Legal: COM AT S1/4 POST OF SEC 6 T4S R18W TH W 788' TH N53DEG09'W 544.12'TH N36DEG15'E 603.1'TO POB TH N53DEG 45'W 554.7'TO LAKE MICHIGAN TH N36DEG15'E ALONG LAKE 242.5'TH S53DEG45'E 951'MOL TO C/L OF HWY TH S23DEG27'W 248.2'TH N53DEG45'W 466.1'TO BEG
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 244
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Sink: 1
Upper Level: 1
Exterior Material
Stone: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 4
Upper Level Square Feet: 2720
Total Baths Above Grade: 5
Main Rooms
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 2332
Lower Rooms
Lower Full Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 1696
Total Lower SQFT: 1952
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Underground Sprinkler: 1
Architectural Style
Tudor: 1
Possession
Close Plus 3 to 5 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1804
Street Name: M-63
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $3,700,000
Current Price: $3,700,000
Listing Date: 2026-09-29
Remarks Misc
Directions: North on M-63 to property on the left. 2 stone columns mark the driveway entrance.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Lower Level; Sink; Upper Level
Exterior Material: Stone
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer; Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Mud Room Access
Fireplace: Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Tudor
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 3 to 5 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The finished lower level features 9-foot ceilings, granite walls, a stone fireplace, full bath, exercise room, second laundry, billiard area, and exterior access to the lakeside yard. Outdoors, enjoy new landscaping and exterior lighting, an outdoor shower, potting shed, and the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. A recent quote to repair the gondola for beach access is available upon request. This rare opportunity combines substantial acreage, exceptional frontage, and a beautifully crafted home along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Listing Agent: Kevin Cozzie
Last Updated: September - 29 - 2026
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