Gorgeous setting on a branch of the Pilgrim River where you can enjoy the sites, sounds and activities that life on the river provide. This is an extra special site as there is a waterfall which fills a pool area that is accessible. This 3 to 4 bedroom home with 3 1/2 bathrooms has plenty of living space on three levels. The main floor includes a side entry mudroom with great built in storage, a main entry/foyer, open kitchen and dining area, living room, office nook and half bathroom. Upstairs there is the master suite with full bathroom and Jacuzzi room, 2 additional bedrooms and a 3/4 bathroom with laundry. The home has a fireplace in the main floor living room, Russian fireplace in kitchen and a fireplace in the master suite (chimney has 5 flues). The lower walk-out level includes the 4th bedroom, family/rec room, kitchen with dining area, 3/4 bathroom and laundry room. Open the windows and listen to the smooth sounds of the river! In addition to enjoying the great living spaces the home provides and the AWESOME river views from most rooms you can enjoy the outdoors where there is a deck overlooking the river, farmer's field rock terraced gardens with path to the river access. The pole building serves as a detached garage, pole building storage for your toys and equipment and has an enclosed workshop room with electric space heat. The paved circular drive surrounds a garden area with sprinkler system. Located in Portage Township with a country setting but a quick drive to Houghton.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
3.17 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by KRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI)• CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
•906-482-0001 (broker)
•kristine.weidner@c21affiliated.com (broker)
Bought with JULIE WAARA• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
Gorgeous setting on a branch of the Pilgrim River where you can enjoy the sites, sounds and activities that life on the river provide. This is an extra special site as there is a waterfall which fills a pool area that is accessible. This 3 to 4 bedroom home with 3 1/2 bathrooms has plenty of living space on three levels. The main floor includes a side entry mudroom with great built in storage, a main entry/foyer, open kitchen and dining area, living room, office nook and half bathroom. Upstairs there is the master suite with full bathroom and Jacuzzi room, 2 additional bedrooms and a 3/4 bathroom with laundry. The home has a fireplace in the main floor living room, Russian fireplace in kitchen and a fireplace in the master suite (chimney has 5 flues). The lower walk-out level includes the 4th bedroom, family/rec room, kitchen with dining area, 3/4 bathroom and laundry room. Open the windows and listen to the smooth sounds of the river! In addition to enjoying the great living spaces the home provides and the AWESOME river views from most rooms you can enjoy the outdoors where there is a deck overlooking the river, farmer's field rock terraced gardens with path to the river access. The pole building serves as a detached garage, pole building storage for your toys and equipment and has an enclosed workshop room with electric space heat. The paved circular drive surrounds a garden area with sprinkler system. Located in Portage Township with a country setting but a quick drive to Houghton.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10030069
Dec 16, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2017
Listed
$319,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,543 (+6.4%)
2024
$3,330 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,178 (+4.8%)
2022
$3,031 (−31.8%)
2021
$4,446 (+6.0%)
2020
$4,195 (+15.8%)
2019
$3,622 (+1.1%)
2018
$3,580 (+4.8%)
2017
$3,417 (+78.9%)
2016
$1,910 (+0.2%)
2015
$1,906 (+51.9%)
2013
$1,255
Tax history for 18269 Elsie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,543 (+6.4%)
2024
$3,330 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,178 (+4.8%)
2022
$3,031 (−31.8%)
2021
$4,446 (+6.0%)
2020
$4,195 (+15.8%)
2019
$3,622 (+1.1%)
2018
$3,580 (+4.8%)
2017
$3,417 (+78.9%)
2016
$1,910 (+0.2%)
2015
$1,906 (+51.9%)
2013
$1,255
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.17 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,978
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
010-272-020-20
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Flr Full Bathroom, PrimaryBdrm Full Bathroom
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 x 21
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=12
Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 4
Bathroom 1 Information
Lavatory 1 Level: First
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3 Information
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Bathroom 4 Information
Bathroom 4 Level: Lower
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 13
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Breakfast Nook Dimension: 8 x 8
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: Lower
Family Room Dimensions: 11 x 18
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 20
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full, Walk Out
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: River Frontage
Lake Name: Branch of Pilgrim River
Property Information
Out Buildings: Pole Barn
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1980
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1146
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 900
Lot Information
Lot Size: 473,948,674,341,593
Land Information
Acreage: 3.17
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=3155
School Information
School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Portage Twp
Mail City: Atlantic Mine
Municipality: Portage Twp
Area (Municipality): Portage Twp (31024)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,978
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 010-272-020-20
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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Houghton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Houghton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Houghton Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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