'Maison De L'Amour Eternel' is offered furnished for you to enjoy your own Lake Michigan private beach upon arrival and welcome summer home in style. 2-3 bedroom, stunningly beautiful, panoramic views of Lake Michigan from every room. 110 feet of private Lake Michigan beach, seawall, cable car, 3 season room and more await you at this paradise just in time to enjoy the sunshine, sand and waves. Feel on vacation every day! Enjoy luxurious lifestyle at nearby Marinas, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Yacht Club, Boat Launch, spectacular year round festivals, wineries, world class entertainment, parks, biking and hiking trails, beaches, spas, easy travel to Chicago and South Bend, explore Harbor Country communities along Lake Michigan shoreline and fabulous choices of Michigan waterfront and beachfront living you always dreamed of! Time to make it your reality and the time is now to begin and live your dream life here. Seller is a Realtor TM, Licensed Real Estate Broker in MI.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$744Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elena Oelke• Prestige Properties and Professionals Southwest Michigan R.E.
Bought with Keith Claunch Real Estate Claunch• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $2,132 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1716 W Benson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALCOMP #69026028309
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$1,500,000
$744/sq ft
Aug 10, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$1,700,000
$843/sq ft
'Maison De L'Amour Eternel' is offered furnished for you to enjoy your own Lake Michigan private beach upon arrival and welcome summer home in style. 2-3 bedroom, stunningly beautiful, panoramic views of Lake Michigan from every room. 110 feet of private Lake Michigan beach, seawall, cable car, 3 season room and more await you at this paradise just in time to enjoy the sunshine, sand and waves. Feel on vacation every day! Enjoy luxurious lifestyle at nearby Marinas, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Yacht Club, Boat Launch, spectacular year round festivals, wineries, world class entertainment, parks, biking and hiking trails, beaches, spas, easy travel to Chicago and South Bend, explore Harbor Country communities along Lake Michigan shoreline and fabulous choices of Michigan waterfront and beachfront living you always dreamed of! Time to make it your reality and the time is now to begin and live your dream life here. Seller is a Realtor TM, Licensed Real Estate Broker in MI.
SW Michigan MLS #26028309
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$1,500,000
$744/sq ft
Aug 10, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$1,700,000
$843/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70538001
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$1,500,000
$744/sq ft
Aug 10, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$1,700,000
$843/sq ft
'Maison De L'Amour Eternel' is offered furnished for you to enjoy your own Lake Michigan private beach upon arrival and welcome summer home in style. 2-3 bedroom, stunningly beautiful, panoramic views of Lake Michigan from every room. 110 feet of private Lake Michigan beach, seawall, cable car, 3 season room and more await you at this paradise just in time to enjoy the sunshine, sand and waves. Feel on vacation every day! Enjoy luxurious lifestyle at nearby Marinas, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Yacht Club, Boat Launch, spectacular year round festivals, wineries, world class entertainment, parks, biking and hiking trails, beaches, spas, easy travel to Chicago and South Bend, explore Harbor Country communities along Lake Michigan shoreline and fabulous choices of Michigan waterfront and beachfront living you always dreamed of! Time to make it your reality and the time is now to begin and live your dream life here. Seller is a Realtor TM, Licensed Real Estate Broker in MI.
SW Michigan MLS #2414072
May 28, 2004
Sold
$687,000
$341/sq ft
Apr 16, 2004
Listed
$649,000
$322/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002414072
May 28, 2004
Sold
$687,000
$341/sq ft
Apr 16, 2004
Listed
$649,000
$322/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,205 (+3.2%)
2024
$6,013 (+5.0%)
2023
$5,727 (+5.0%)
2022
$5,454 (+3.3%)
2021
$5,280 (+1.4%)
2020
$5,208 (+1.9%)
2019
$5,111 (−28.5%)
2005
$7,144
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
331 ft.
Lot size
0.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,017
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
03-0006-0014-04-2
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 8
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement, Bay/Bow
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 18
Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 16
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Description: 1/2 Bath in this room
Room Length: 8
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 16
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 18
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Description: Could be 2 bedr, closets
Room Length: 21
Room Width: 15
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Description: With Private bathroom
Room Length: 17
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Width: 5.5
Room 9 Information
Room Description: Primary Bedroom bath
Room Length: 8
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Width: 9
Room 10 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 8
Room Description: Laundry in this1/2 bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 2,017
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1964
Roof: Metal
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.94
Lot Size Area: 0.94
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2017.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $6,014
Tax Assessed Value: $191,909
Location
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor
Location Information
Directions: M 63 to west onto private rd - West Benson Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,017
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 03-0006-0014-04-2
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Discovery Enrichment Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 2.6mi
Fair Plain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
Benton Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Benton Harbor, MI • 49022
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.76M
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