Established vacation rental with potential earnings of $15K/year. Excellent home for MTU or Finlandia student or would be a lovely home for a family or individual. Home has been completely remodeled! Newer windows, newer water heater, newer 200 amp electrical service, newer plumbing, 1/2 metal roof. Tastefully decorated home features HW floors and a wood stove in the living room. Kitchen has breakfast nook (Dining Area) but is large enough for a kitchen table too. Convenient first floor laundry. Front bedroom has canal view. 7x19 enclosed front porch is a great 3-season room to enjoy the views and southern exposure. Just a few blocks from Mont Ripley or the Keweenaw Trail (#3). Perfect for an outdoor enthusiast! Most furnishings and personal property (dishes, towels, etc. ) are included (address in purchase agreement) with acceptable offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by GRETCHEN JANSSEN• RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
Bought with GRETCHEN JANSSEN• RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
Source:UPAR #10011803
Redfin Estimate
$150,246
$90K since sold in April 2024$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($178K) of 6 comparable homes.
Established vacation rental with potential earnings of $15K/year. Excellent home for MTU or Finlandia student or would be a lovely home for a family or individual. Home has been completely remodeled! Newer windows, newer water heater, newer 200 amp electrical service, newer plumbing, 1/2 metal roof. Tastefully decorated home features HW floors and a wood stove in the living room. Kitchen has breakfast nook (Dining Area) but is large enough for a kitchen table too. Convenient first floor laundry. Front bedroom has canal view. 7x19 enclosed front porch is a great 3-season room to enjoy the views and southern exposure. Just a few blocks from Mont Ripley or the Keweenaw Trail (#3). Perfect for an outdoor enthusiast! Most furnishings and personal property (dishes, towels, etc. ) are included (address in purchase agreement) with acceptable offer.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10010656
Oct 7, 2013
Listing Removed
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Aug 28, 2013
Listed
$59,900
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,579 (+84.9%)
2024
$1,395 (−39.0%)
2023
$2,287 (+30.7%)
2022
$1,750 (+34.2%)
2021
$1,304 (−28.2%)
2020
$1,816 (+35.4%)
2019
$1,341 (−19.4%)
2018
$1,663 (+31.8%)
2017
$1,262 (+344.3%)
2016
$284
2015
$284 (+32.1%)
2013
$215
Tax history for 20972 Royce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,579 (+84.9%)
2024
$1,395 (−39.0%)
2023
$2,287 (+30.7%)
2022
$1,750 (+34.2%)
2021
$1,304 (−28.2%)
2020
$1,816 (+35.4%)
2019
$1,341 (−19.4%)
2018
$1,663 (+31.8%)
2017
$1,262 (+344.3%)
2016
$284
2015
$284 (+32.1%)
2013
$215
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VILAGE/RIPLEY
Living Sq. Ft: 1,120
Building Sq. Ft: 1,120
Legal Description: FA-12-12 LOT 12 BLK 12 VILLAGE OF RIPLEY.
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 12
Municipality Name: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.18
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-162-012-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
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Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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