Waterfront

Address

1804 N M-63, Benton Harbor, MI

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 3,700,000

Property Attributes

MLS#26051788
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyBERRIEN
CityBenton Harbor
AreaBenton Charter Twp
NeighborhoodBenton Charter Twp
Zip49022
StyleTudor
Year Built1937
Taxes$ 32755
Price$ 3,700,000
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms6
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage6748
Lot Size5.32 Acres

Data Source:

Michigan Regional Information Center (MICHRIC)

Property Description

Welcome to Fairbanks Manor, set on just over 5 acres with 244 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, expansive lake views, a private setting & 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 steel counters & accents & 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. Dumb waiter and laundry chute. 2nd laundry in lower level. Other in master suite. New water heater & softener. 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. 5,052 square feet of finsished living area in this landmark granite and stone home on 5+ acres with a luxury solarium or conservatory lakeside with heated slate floors. Large outside slate patio. Glass storage building or gardening house near S Property line. Hot tub on patio N of kitchen. Upper lakeside deck. Gondola could be repaired to get to the beach. 3rd floor attic.

Price History
9/29/2026	Listed $3,700,000

General Features

Sewer	Public,Septic Tank
Heating	Forced Air
Cooling	Central Air
Utilities	Natural Gas Available,Natural Gas Connected
Possession	Close Plus 3 to 5 Days
Appliances	Dishwasher,Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Garage Spaces	3
Architectural Style	Tudor
Construction Materials	Stone
Year Built	1937
Stories Count	3
Township	Benton Charter Twp
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Tax Year	2026
Waterfront Features	Lake
County	Berrien
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
Attached Garage	true
Garage Y/N	true
Total Rooms	14
Full Baths	6
Status	Active
Directions	North on M-63 to property on the left. 2 stone columns mark the driveway entrance.
City	Benton Harbor
Body of Water	Lake Michigan
High School District	Benton Harbor
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	231739
Carport Y/N	No
Listing Terms	Cash,Conventional
Land Lease Y/N	No
Tax Annual Amount	32755
Home Warranty Y/N	No
Lease Renewal Y/N	No
Additional Parcels Y/N	No
Rent Control Y/N	No
Virtual Tour	https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/wmlar/26051788
Standard Status	Active
Tax Assessed Value	1027000
MobileHomeRemainsYN	No
Legal Description	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
Senior Community	None

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Eat-in Kitchen
Basement	Full
Flooring	Carpet,Wood
Total Fireplaces	2
Fireplace Features	Family Room,Living Room,Wood Burning
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Fireplace Y/N	true
Laundry Features	Lower Level,Sink,Upper Level
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Baths	6

Exterior Features

Parking Features	Garage Faces Front,Attached
Lot Features	Wooded
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	5.32
Spa	No
Building Area Total	5052
Lot Dimensions	210x881x229x915
Lot Size Acres	5.32
Road Surface Type	Paved
Waterfront Y/N	true
Crops Included Y/N	No
Horse Y/N	No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N	No
Private Frontage	true
View	true
All Sports	true