Franklin Township home with Portage Canal views and easy access to Hancock/Houghton. This 1 1/2 story layout offers two main floor bedrooms with adjacent full bathroom, a spacious living room, dining room with hardwood floors, functional kitchen and a front porch/entry area for boots and gear. Upstairs offers a third bedroom. The basement offers a drive under garage, laundry area, and additional space including a sauna with a shower. Situated on 0.34 of an acre lot with 150 feet of road frontage, the property offers ample parking and includes a large shed. This township location is across from the snowmobile/ORV trail and a power-sports location, which offers snowmobile and boat rentals that makes this an excellent all-season home base or rental opportunity. Nice option for a year-round home, MTU housing or Keweenaw getaway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by CRAIG HEINONEN• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
Franklin Township home with Portage Canal views and easy access to Hancock/Houghton. This 1 1/2 story layout offers two main floor bedrooms with adjacent full bathroom, a spacious living room, dining room with hardwood floors, functional kitchen and a front porch/entry area for boots and gear. Upstairs offers a third bedroom. The basement offers a drive under garage, laundry area, and additional space including a sauna with a shower. Situated on 0.34 of an acre lot with 150 feet of road frontage, the property offers ample parking and includes a large shed. This township location is across from the snowmobile/ORV trail and a power-sports location, which offers snowmobile and boat rentals that makes this an excellent all-season home base or rental opportunity. Nice option for a year-round home, MTU housing or Keweenaw getaway.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10002328
Nov 30, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2011
Listed
$54,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 2003
Sold
$40,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,145 (+4.3%)
2024
$2,058 (+4.3%)
2023
$1,973 (−0.9%)
2022
$1,992 (+3.6%)
2021
$1,923 (−6.3%)
2020
$2,052 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,977 (+67.4%)
2018
$1,181 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,162 (+196.5%)
2016
$392 (−0.3%)
2015
$393 (+6.8%)
2013
$368
Tax history for 21108 Royce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,145 (+4.3%)
2024
$2,058 (+4.3%)
2023
$1,973 (−0.9%)
2022
$1,992 (+3.6%)
2021
$1,923 (−6.3%)
2020
$2,052 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,977 (+67.4%)
2018
$1,181 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,162 (+196.5%)
2016
$392 (−0.3%)
2015
$393 (+6.8%)
2013
$368
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,434
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-031-026-00
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
Garage Type: Gar Door Opener, Attached Garage, Basement Garage, Electric In Garage
Parking: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Rooms: Entry, First Floor Bedroom, Living Room, Formal Dining Room
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Spa/Sauna
Appliances: Washer, Dryer
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=15
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
Bathroom Information
Main Floor Full Bathroom
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bath Descriptions: Not Applicable
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Linoleum
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 1 Length: 6
Bathroom 1 Width: 6
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
Kitchen Floor Covering: Linoleum
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 11 x 10
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 14 x 10
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Laminate
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 17
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Block, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Stone, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Hard Board
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
Water Features: Water View
Frontage Type: Road
Lake Name: Portage Canal
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1940
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 922
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 33
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Not Applicable
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Easement, Rolling/Hilly
VIEW: Canal View
Site Description: Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Treed
Lot Size: 150,100
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.34
Roads: Access, Paved Street, Year Round, City/County
Frontage: 150
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Summer Tax Year: 0
Winter Tax Year: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
ELECTRIC: 100 Amp Service
UTILITIES: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Internet Spectrum
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1480
School Information
School District: Hancock Public Schools
School District: Hancock Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
At Ski Resort Y/N: No
Directions: From the Lift Bridge, 0.1 mi to M-26 E, merge 1.1 mi. Home on L.
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Franklin Twp
Mail City: Hancock
Subdivision: Franklin
Municipality: Franklin Twp
Area (Municipality): Franklin Twp (31011)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,434
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-031-026-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
Around this home
Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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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