Two houses for the price of one. The main house has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one with laundry) and a full basement. Large lot offers plenty of parking. Locate with easy access to the snowmobile trail in the winter and hiking/biking in the summer. In close proximity to Mt Ripley which is just down the road. Great place to enjoy recreational activities. Across the snowmobile trail is a Franklin Township waterfront park on Portage Lake. Large yard, many upgrades to both houses. The main house rents for $1,200 per month with the renters paying all utilities. The small efficiency house rents for $550 per month including utilities. The small house is perfect for a guest house or a rental for some additional income to help pay your mortgage while you live in the main home. The efficiency house has a kitchenette with oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, counter, sink and cabinets. It also has it's own laundry. The bathroom in the efficiency home is 3/4 with a shower only. The leather sofa bed
Multi-familyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI)• CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
Two houses for the price of one. The main house has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one with laundry) and a full basement. Large lot offers plenty of parking. Locate with easy access to the snowmobile trail in the winter and hiking/biking in the summer. In close proximity to Mt Ripley which is just down the road. Great place to enjoy recreational activities. Across the snowmobile trail is a Franklin Township waterfront park on Portage Lake. Large yard, many upgrades to both houses. The main house rents for $1,200 per month with the renters paying all utilities. The small efficiency house rents for $550 per month including utilities. The small house is perfect for a guest house or a rental for some additional income to help pay your mortgage while you live in the main home. The efficiency house has a kitchenette with oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, counter, sink and cabinets. It also has it's own laundry. The bathroom in the efficiency home is 3/4 with a shower only. The leather sofa bed
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10025967
Sep 24, 2018
Listing Removed
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Dec 28, 2016
Listed
$139,900
$85/sq ft
Jul 15, 2015
Listed
*
UPAR #10010079
Apr 15, 2014
Sold
$46,000
$28/sq ft
Apr 15, 2014
Sold
$46,000
$28/sq ft
Aug 2, 2013
Listed
$54,000
$33/sq ft
Aug 2, 2013
Listed
$54,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,265 (+47.0%)
2024
$2,221 (−13.9%)
2023
$2,579 (−34.2%)
2022
$3,923 (+108.3%)
2021
$1,883 (−27.8%)
2020
$2,610 (+8.0%)
2019
$2,416 (+29.0%)
2018
$1,873 (+4.7%)
2017
$1,789 (+343.9%)
2016
$403 (+75.2%)
2015
$230 (+3.1%)
2013
$223
Tax history for 20823 & 20829 Royce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,265 (+47.0%)
2024
$2,221 (−13.9%)
2023
$2,579 (−34.2%)
2022
$3,923 (+108.3%)
2021
$1,883 (−27.8%)
2020
$2,610 (+8.0%)
2019
$2,416 (+29.0%)
2018
$1,873 (+4.7%)
2017
$1,789 (+343.9%)
2016
$403 (+75.2%)
2015
$230 (+3.1%)
2013
$223
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,090
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-168-003-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Common Area
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,640
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi Family
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Multi-Family
Lot Information
Water Body Name: View of Portage Lake
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : Approx 116x157x115x157+/-
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Hancock Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: M26 to Ripley, (past Mt Ripley Ski Hill), on R (driveway is between the main house and the efficiency house)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,090
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-168-003-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
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
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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 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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Hancock, MI • 49930
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