584 Benson Rd
 Benton Harbor, Michigan

Private 1-Acre Retreat Near Lake Michigan

Offered at $485,000

Nestled on a private one-acre wooded lot just minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline, this fully renovated home offers a rare balance of privacy, comfort, and flexibility.

Whether used as a personal retreat or income-producing property, the home presents an opportunity to step into a fully completed, thoughtfully designed space without the time and uncertainty of renovation.

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PROPERTY OVERVIEW

Completely renovated within the past two years including major systems, mechanicals, and interior finishes the property is fully turn-key and ready for immediate use.

The home is currently occupied full-time and has been consistently maintained since completion of the renovation.

A spacious two-level layout provides flexibility for both everyday living and hosting:

  • 3 bedrooms on the main floor

  • 3 additional bedrooms in the finished basement

Designed to comfortably accommodate larger groups, extended stays, or vacation rental guests.

Set within a quiet wooded setting, the property offers a sense of privacy close to the Lake Michigan coastline.

Evenings can be spent around the outdoor fire pit, relaxing in the jacuzzi, or enjoying the natural surroundings of the one-acre parcel.

The property sits within Southwest Michigan’s Lake Michigan coastline, offering convenient access to several of the region’s most popular beach towns while maintaining the privacy and space that is often difficult to find closer to the immediate lakefront.

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A Rare Combination of Land, Location, and Flexibility

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • 6 Total Bedrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom

Interior

  • Fully renovated (within the past two years)

  • Open-concept kitchen and living area

  • Finished basement for additional living and entertainment space

Exterior & Lot

  • 1-acre wooded lot

  • Private forest surroundings

  • Outdoor fire pit

  • Outdoor jacuzzi

  • Brick exterior

  • Attached 2-car garage

  • Parking for 6+ vehicles

Mechanicals

  • Gas forced air heating

  • Central air conditioning

  • Updated appliances and systems

  • Three minutes to Rocky Gap Park / Beach

  • Five minutes to Jean Klock Park/Beach

  • Seven minutes to Tiscornia Beach / Silver Beach (St. Joseph)

Investment Opportunity

One of the most valuable aspects of this property is the absence of HOA restrictions and short-term rental limitations. Many surrounding communities particularly along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline have introduced increasing restrictions on vacation rentals.

This flexibility allows the property to function as:

• A private residence
• A seasonal vacation home
• An income-producing short-term rental

Homes with larger sleeping capacity and outdoor gathering spaces tend to perform particularly well in the Southwest Michigan vacation rental market, attracting vacation renters, large family groups, and weekend travelers exploring the region’s popular Lake Michigan beach towns.


This offering allows a buyer to step into a fully renovated property without the time, uncertainty, and coordination typically required to complete a project of this scale today.

Opportunities that offer this level of completion, flexibility, and immediate usability are rarely the ones buyers regret moving forward on.