Charming 2BR 1BA home with fantastic views of the Portage Lift Bridge and Canal! Great location on this 0.44 acre wooded lot tucked into the hillside near Ripley. Sellers have updated most flooring, marble tile in bathroom, new fixtures and paint throughout. Home has vinyl siding and newer water heater and high efficiency natural gas furnace. Nice kitchen, and great views from the dining room and living room, day and night. Very simple and efficient floor plan that makes the most of the 1,049 square feet of living space. This is truly a special place to live.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
$147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JOSH STEIN• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
•906-523-5575 (broker)
•office.nmlb@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with DAVID JUKURI• CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
•906-482-0001 (broker)
•kristine.weidner@c21affiliated.com (broker)
Bought with ADAM TAIVALKOSKI• CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
Charming 2BR 1BA home with fantastic views of the Portage Lift Bridge and Canal! Great location on this 0.44 acre wooded lot tucked into the hillside near Ripley. Sellers have updated most flooring, marble tile in bathroom, new fixtures and paint throughout. Home has vinyl siding and newer water heater and high efficiency natural gas furnace. Nice kitchen, and great views from the dining room and living room, day and night. Very simple and efficient floor plan that makes the most of the 1,049 square feet of living space. This is truly a special place to live.
UPAR #10008397
Jan 11, 2013
Sold
$59,500
$57/sq ft
Jan 11, 2013
Sold
$59,500
$57/sq ft
Sep 12, 2011
Listed
$62,000
$59/sq ft
Sep 12, 2011
Listed
$62,000
$59/sq ft
+4
Million dollar view from this compact 2BR home in Ripley, just off the bridge. Recent upgrades include living room carpeting, vinyl flooring in hall and the dining room, some newer windows, furnace @ 2010, water heater @ 2010. 100 amp electric. Walk-up attic, full basement with access to yard, vinyl siding. SEMCO Budget amount: $58/month
Public Records
May 1, 1996
Sold
$30,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,905 (+4.3%)
2024
$2,786 (+4.3%)
2023
$2,671 (−0.9%)
2022
$2,697 (+3.1%)
2021
$2,616 (+100.8%)
2020
$1,303 (+4.7%)
2019
$1,244 (+1.0%)
2018
$1,232 (+27.0%)
2017
$970 (+196.7%)
2016
$327
2015
$327 (+1.6%)
2013
$322
Tax history for 20042 Royce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,905 (+4.3%)
2024
$2,786 (+4.3%)
2023
$2,671 (−0.9%)
2022
$2,697 (+3.1%)
2021
$2,616 (+100.8%)
2020
$1,303 (+4.7%)
2019
$1,244 (+1.0%)
2018
$1,232 (+27.0%)
2017
$970 (+196.7%)
2016
$327
2015
$327 (+1.6%)
2013
$322
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-136-015-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Flr Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Range/Oven
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 13 x 11
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 14 x 13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
Lake Name: Portage Canal
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 19
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1049
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 10,411,331,207,310,332
Land Information
Acreage: 0.44
Roads: City/County
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1049
School Information
School District: Hancock Public Schools
School District: Hancock Public Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Franklin Twp
Mail City: Hancock
Municipality: Franklin Twp
Area (Municipality): Franklin Twp (31011)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-136-015-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Hancock Central High School
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