This is the location on the Portage Lake that many dream of! With panoramic views of The Portage Canal you'll get beautiful sunrises, views of the northern lights and will be able to have a cup of coffee watching The Ranger III go by on its way to Isle Royale ! The location is ideal with Houghton less than 10 minutes away. Or get on your boat and go either way. Just a short boat ride to Lake Superior to the west or go East to the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The sellers have gone through this property that was built in the 80's and given it a fresh look for 2024! The updates include new flooring throughout, new lighting, remodeled bathrooms, a new half bath and completely renovated kitchen with new Samsung appliances, new kitchen cabinets and granite counter-tops. The drywall has been freshly painted throughout but the classic tongue and groove paneling has been left untouched. With 3 levels of living space there is plenty of room for a large family with lots of room left over for guests. The main floor is ideal for entertaining with a wide open layout that includes the living room, dining area and kitchen that has an over sized granite counter top. The second floor has two bedrooms (one of them currently being used as a home office) with a 3/4 bath in between. The lower level also has two bedrooms, a walkout basement, and a newly added half bath. The waterfront property is unbelievable and includes a pier with an 80' permanent dock that is built to last! And there is also your very own boat launch. Bring out your fishing boat and get ready to get some giant Northerns in Oscar Bay! The property and location is surprisingly quiet and has a private feel. There is also an over sized two car garage that has an insulated work shop in the rear. Property is located close enough to Houghton, in Stanton Township, but far enough away from city taxes! Follow to see 3D Video! https://download.cubi.casa/a4391597-475a-4857-a4fa-0d4e6d798f37/v1/a4391597-475a-4857-a4fa-0d4e6d798f37_video_1.mp4
Active
$599,000
52170 Canal Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
4beds
2,916sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.25 Acres Lot
$560,600 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront propertyWalkout basementBeautiful sunrisesRemodeled bathroomsNew half bathGranite counter-topsOversized granite counter top
- 45 days |
- 3,685 |
- 111 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2026 at 06:40am
Listed by:
MARK COON 906-281-4197,
RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H 906-482-1000
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50198998
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility/Laundry Room, Office, Bonus Room, Basement Lavatory
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry, Laundry Room, First Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Block,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,136
- Total interior livable area: 2,916 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,816
- Finished area below ground: 1,100
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Lake
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Canal Front, Dock/Pier Facility, Lake Front, Lake/River Access, Seawall, Waterfront, Interior Lake
- Body of water: Portage Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 100
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 01315804500
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Air Cleaner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Trim
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Artesian Private Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Propane Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Stanton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Houghton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,120
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$560,600
$533,000 - $589,000
$2,879/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $599,000-3.4%$205/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Price change | $620,000-4.6%$213/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $650,000-7%$223/sqft |
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| 7/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $699,000$240/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50147369 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,274 +4.9% | $133,800 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $3,120 | $131,000 +10.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $119,000 +8.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $110,100 +7.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $102,300 +0.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $101,600 +1.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $99,800 +16% |
| 2018 | -- | $86,000 -6.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $91,800 +2.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $89,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $89,900 -3.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $93,200 +2.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $90,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $90,700 -2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $93,200 -16% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,900 |
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Est. payment
$3,575/mo
Principal & interest
$2941
Property taxes
$634
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Neighborhood: 49931
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E.B. Holman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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