A beautiful home with an unbeatable location outside of Houghton! This four bedroom, four bathroom home on Springbrook Road provides plenty of interior space and acreage. It also has a pole barn with an attached lean-to and a firepit area. Step into the spacious main floor which has a beautiful view of the forest and creek below. The bright and remodeled kitchen has corian countertops and custom cabinetry. Newer appliances and furnishings throughout the home, yet with a classic and comfortable feel. Large living room with a sunken conversation pit and a powder room. Formal dining room is connected to the kitchen and entryway. There's also a space near the living room which has been used as an office. Stunning double story windows in the family room. There's a woodstove included in the family room as well. Laundry room/mudroom are also located on the main floor with convenient access to the two-car garage. There's an open studio space located above the garage which could be turned into living quarters. Take the staircase up to the second floor, where you can find the primary suite with an attached bathroom. In addition, there's a brand-new bathroom with a soaking tub and custom tile. Two other bedrooms round out the second floor. Head downstairs, where you can take the spiral staircase to the walk-out basement. There's a bar area and plenty of room with an office and additional storage. Also, you can find a large hot tub and sauna. There's a powder room and a bathroom with a shower. The tree-lined exterior features a paver patio with a flat yard, apple trees, and a peaceful forest with a brook. This property has an amazing location, with true country living yet only 5 minutes from the City of Houghton! Check out this fine home at an even better price today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
3.28 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JULIE WAARA• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
•906-523-5575 (broker)
•office.nmlb@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with CRAIG HEINONEN• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
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Market trends in 49905, MI
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.3%
3.6% MoM
Median sale price
$175K
$15K MoM
Avg. days on market
51d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 17970 Springbrook Rd
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50187484
Oct 31, 2025
Sold
$410,000
$146/sq ft
Oct 29, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 25, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 5, 2025
Listed
$425,000
$152/sq ft
A beautiful home with an unbeatable location outside of Houghton! This four bedroom, four bathroom home on Springbrook Road provides plenty of interior space and acreage. It also has a pole barn with an attached lean-to and a firepit area. Step into the spacious main floor which has a beautiful view of the forest and creek below. The bright and remodeled kitchen has corian countertops and custom cabinetry. Newer appliances and furnishings throughout the home, yet with a classic and comfortable feel. Large living room with a sunken conversation pit and a powder room. Formal dining room is connected to the kitchen and entryway. There's also a space near the living room which has been used as an office. Stunning double story windows in the family room. There's a woodstove included in the family room as well. Laundry room/mudroom are also located on the main floor with convenient access to the two-car garage. There's an open studio space located above the garage which could be turned into living quarters. Take the staircase up to the second floor, where you can find the primary suite with an attached bathroom. In addition, there's a brand-new bathroom with a soaking tub and custom tile. Two other bedrooms round out the second floor. Head downstairs, where you can take the spiral staircase to the walk-out basement. There's a bar area and plenty of room with an office and additional storage. Also, you can find a large hot tub and sauna. There's a powder room and a bathroom with a shower. The tree-lined exterior features a paver patio with a flat yard, apple trees, and a peaceful forest with a brook. This property has an amazing location, with true country living yet only 5 minutes from the City of Houghton! Check out this fine home at an even better price today!
Public Records
Jan 24, 2019
Sold
$205,000
$73/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10028342
Dec 16, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2017
Listed
$234,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1998
Sold
$142,500
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,575 (+6.3%)
2024
$4,302 (+4.3%)
2023
$4,126 (+8.8%)
2022
$3,792 (+2.0%)
2021
$3,718 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,670 (+5.9%)
2019
$3,464 (+2.6%)
2018
$3,378 (+2.1%)
2017
$3,307 (+28.6%)
2016
$2,571 (+0.2%)
2015
$2,566 (+3.2%)
2013
$2,486
Tax history for 17970 Springbrook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,575 (+6.3%)
2024
$4,302 (+4.3%)
2023
$4,126 (+8.8%)
2022
$3,792 (+2.0%)
2021
$3,718 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,670 (+5.9%)
2019
$3,464 (+2.6%)
2018
$3,378 (+2.1%)
2017
$3,307 (+28.6%)
2016
$2,571 (+0.2%)
2015
$2,566 (+3.2%)
2013
$2,486
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
UTILITIES: Electricity Connected, Natrl Gas Not to Property
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=4102
School Information
School District: Adams Twp School District
School District: Adams Twp School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: Take M-26 and turn onto Canal Road. Continue and take a left on Old Mill Hill road. Take a right turn onto Springbrook Road. Property is on your right.
Municipality: Adams Twp
Mail City: Atlantic Mine
Subdivision: Springbrook
Municipality: Adams Twp
Area (Municipality): Adams Twp (31001)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,580
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 001-054-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
Around this home
Schools
South Range Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
Jeffers High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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