Good location ranch style home with updates and ready to move into. Home is in the Ripley area (Franklin Township) with great views of the Portage Canal. Very conveniently located to all Houghton and Hancock amenities along with Michigan Tech University. Property has been used for a rental in the past and can continue to be used in this capacity or can also become your single family home. This is a three bedroom, one bathroom home with one floor living. New windows in entire home along with new roof completed in 2022. 8 x 24 deck off front of home where you can enjoy sitting and relaxing. The attic is partially finished and could be updated to your liking (this is not included in the square footage). Full basement with access from both inside and outside the home. If you are looking for a rental property or a place to call home, come and take a look. NOTICE: All information believed accurate but not warranted. Buyer recommended to inspect all aspects of the property & bears all risks for any inaccuracies. Buyer to verify all information including but not limited to the estimated acreage, lot size, square footage, utilities (availability & costs associated). Buyer should not assume the buyer’s taxes will be the same as seller’s present tax bills. Taxes are subject to change & property will be reassessed by the municipality after sale is completed. Sellers/Tenants may have audio/video recording devices present on property and buyers and agents consent to being recorded by entering property. OFFERS: 72 hours response time requested on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer submission & response deadlines.
Good location ranch style home with updates and ready to move into. Home is in the Ripley area (Franklin Township) with great views of the Portage Canal. Very conveniently located to all Houghton and Hancock amenities along with Michigan Tech University. Property has been used for a rental in the past and can continue to be used in this capacity or can also become your single family home. This is a three bedroom, one bathroom home with one floor living. New windows in entire home along with new roof completed in 2022. 8 x 24 deck off front of home where you can enjoy sitting and relaxing. The attic is partially finished and could be updated to your liking (this is not included in the square footage). Full basement with access from both inside and outside the home. If you are looking for a rental property or a place to call home, come and take a look. NOTICE: All information believed accurate but not warranted. Buyer recommended to inspect all aspects of the property & bears all risks for any inaccuracies. Buyer to verify all information including but not limited to the estimated acreage, lot size, square footage, utilities (availability & costs associated). Buyer should not assume the buyer’s taxes will be the same as seller’s present tax bills. Taxes are subject to change & property will be reassessed by the municipality after sale is completed. Sellers/Tenants may have audio/video recording devices present on property and buyers and agents consent to being recorded by entering property. OFFERS: 72 hours response time requested on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer submission & response deadlines.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,978 (+4.3%)
2024
$1,897 (+4.3%)
2023
$1,819 (−0.9%)
2022
$1,836 (+3.6%)
2021
$1,772 (−6.3%)
2020
$1,892 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,823 (+1.4%)
2018
$1,797 (+4.7%)
2017
$1,716 (+344.5%)
2016
$386
2015
$386 (+1.6%)
2013
$380
Tax history for 21322 Royce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,978 (+4.3%)
2024
$1,897 (+4.3%)
2023
$1,819 (−0.9%)
2022
$1,836 (+3.6%)
2021
$1,772 (−6.3%)
2020
$1,892 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,823 (+1.4%)
2018
$1,797 (+4.7%)
2017
$1,716 (+344.5%)
2016
$386
2015
$386 (+1.6%)
2013
$380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,454
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-169-001-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking: Unassigned/General, 3 Or More Spaces
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, Living Room, Unfinished Room, Utility/Laundry Room, First Flr Full Bathroom
Site Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft.
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.57
Roads: Paved Street, Year Round, City/County
Frontage: 152
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2024
Total Tax Amount: $1,909
Summer Tax Year: 2024
Summer Tax Amount: $477
Winter Tax Year: 2023
Winter Tax Amount: $1,432
Utilities
Utility Information
ELECTRIC: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
UTILITIES: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Internet DSL Available
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S)
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=966
School Information
School District: Hancock Public Schools
School District: Hancock Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From Sharon Avenue / M 26 intersection, go to Houghton / Hancock lift bridge, go across the bridge and make an immediate right onto M26 which will also be Royce Road, go though Ripley and look for property on your left.
Side of Street: N
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Franklin Twp
Mail City: Hancock
Subdivision: Highland Addition to Ripley
Municipality: Franklin Twp
Area (Municipality): Franklin Twp (31011)
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,454
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-169-001-00
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
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Around this home
Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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