Great recreational property with snowmobile trail out the back door & ski hill out the front, along with a view of the Portage Canal. 2BR+ 2 bath home just minutes from Hancock or Houghton.
Great recreational property with snowmobile trail out the back door & ski hill out the front, along with a view of the Portage Canal. 2BR+ 2 bath home just minutes from Hancock or Houghton.
Public Records
May 11, 2017
Sold
$54,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$946 (+5.0%)
2024
$901 (+3.9%)
2023
$868 (−4.1%)
2022
$905 (+3.7%)
2021
$872 (−10.0%)
2020
$969 (−17.5%)
2019
$1,175 (+1.0%)
2018
$1,163 (+103.9%)
2017
$571 (+197.2%)
2016
$192
2015
$192 (+3.2%)
2013
$186
Tax history for 20815 Royce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$946 (+5.0%)
2024
$901 (+3.9%)
2023
$868 (−4.1%)
2022
$905 (+3.7%)
2021
$872 (−10.0%)
2020
$969 (−17.5%)
2019
$1,175 (+1.0%)
2018
$1,163 (+103.9%)
2017
$571 (+197.2%)
2016
$192
2015
$192 (+3.2%)
2013
$186
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,020
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-168-006-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Rooms: First Flr Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Range/Oven
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 20
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 9 x 16
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Log, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
Lake Name: Portage Canal View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1900
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 400
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 33,100
Land Information
Acreage: 0.7
Roads: City/County
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1284
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,020
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-168-006-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 91° expected this year, 13 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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Historical weather
Hancock, MI • 49930
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.