Very nice large home 4 bedroom home, in Franklin township with a view of the water. Walking distance to Mt Ripley ski hill, very close to Finlandia University and Michigan Tech. Huge 24x36 insulated garage had room to store two or more cars all the toys and tools. There is additional off road parking for more vehicles, camper, etc. This home has newer 200 amp service, some newer windows. Nat gas hot water heat. Home also featurers, refinished floors, some original woodwork, and a great covered porch to enjoy the views of the canal. First floor bedroom and bath. Township taxes. A Professional Survey of the property has been completed and is included in the uploaded documents. Seller will provide up to 3500.00 closing help
Very nice large home 4 bedroom home, in Franklin township with a view of the water. Walking distance to Mt Ripley ski hill, very close to Finlandia University and Michigan Tech. Huge 24x36 insulated garage had room to store two or more cars all the toys and tools. There is additional off road parking for more vehicles, camper, etc. This home has newer 200 amp service, some newer windows. Nat gas hot water heat. Home also featurers, refinished floors, some original woodwork, and a great covered porch to enjoy the views of the canal. First floor bedroom and bath. Township taxes. A Professional Survey of the property has been completed and is included in the uploaded documents. Seller will provide up to 3500.00 closing help
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10009363
Dec 19, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jun 19, 2013
Listed
$120,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 2006
Sold
$114,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,082 (+5.0%)
2024
$1,984 (−10.1%)
2023
$2,206 (+10.8%)
2022
$1,991 (+3.7%)
2021
$1,920 (−19.7%)
2020
$2,392 (+17.4%)
2019
$2,036 (+1.0%)
2018
$2,017 (+5.5%)
2017
$1,911 (+196.2%)
2016
$645 (+22.2%)
2015
$528 (+3.1%)
2013
$512
Tax history for 20882 Royce
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,082 (+5.0%)
2024
$1,984 (−10.1%)
2023
$2,206 (+10.8%)
2022
$1,991 (+3.7%)
2021
$1,920 (−19.7%)
2020
$2,392 (+17.4%)
2019
$2,036 (+1.0%)
2018
$2,017 (+5.5%)
2017
$1,911 (+196.2%)
2016
$645 (+22.2%)
2015
$528 (+3.1%)
2013
$512
*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
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,980
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-163-008-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 4
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Flr Full Bathroom, PrimaryBdrm Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=11
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 4
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3 Information
Lavatory 3 Level: First
Bathroom 3 Level: First
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 10
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Breakfast Nook Dimension: 14 x 7
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 14 x 14
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 14
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
Lake Name: Portage Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 19
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 819
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 95,155
Land Information
Acreage: 0.34
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2032
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.: 1,980
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-163-008-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Hancock, MI • 49930
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