This incredibly unique property has everything you need. The heritage home welcomes you with beautiful softwood floors, newer windows and gas fireplace. While completely updated it still has the feel of the historic home it is. The kitchen has amazing stainless appliances, hard countertops, tile backsplash and a large pantry with the laundry area. The antique island with granite counter and small enclosed porch to the yard give it that old world feel. The dining room is off the kitchen and leads to the living area. A family room with a gas fireplace and large closet, and the living room which is airy and bright. An open, covered porch is off the living room and gives you views of the Portage Canal and the Houghton courthouse. A ¾ tiled bath, with large storage area behind this complete the main floor. The second floor consists of 3 bedrooms all with those gorgeous softwood floors. The back bedroom gives those views of the Portage Canal and has a large closet. The middle room is smaller and makes a great office yet has a nice closet for a small bedroom. The third bedroom is very large with built in shelving along one wall, the closet is in the hallway for this room. The full bath has an amazing tiled walk-in shower, corner soaking tub and an incredible vanity. A walk-in closet, off the bathroom has nooks and drawers for all your needs. The owner added a 24x24 studio above the garage in 2014, fully heated and air conditioned this space has dozens of uses. A large open room, is wired and plumbed for a kitchen. The sink and counter are there now. A ¾ bath and plenty of room for additional closet space. Sliding doors from the studio lead to a 3-tiered deck overlook the back yard. The interior staircase from the garage with covered walkway from the studio to home are an added bonus. The gardens here are impossible to describe. 21/2 acres of flowers, berries, rocks, streams, woods, retaining walls, and an arbor are a sight to behold. A storage
This incredibly unique property has everything you need. The heritage home welcomes you with beautiful softwood floors, newer windows and gas fireplace. While completely updated it still has the feel of the historic home it is. The kitchen has amazing stainless appliances, hard countertops, tile backsplash and a large pantry with the laundry area. The antique island with granite counter and small enclosed porch to the yard give it that old world feel. The dining room is off the kitchen and leads to the living area. A family room with a gas fireplace and large closet, and the living room which is airy and bright. An open, covered porch is off the living room and gives you views of the Portage Canal and the Houghton courthouse. A ¾ tiled bath, with large storage area behind this complete the main floor. The second floor consists of 3 bedrooms all with those gorgeous softwood floors. The back bedroom gives those views of the Portage Canal and has a large closet. The middle room is smaller and makes a great office yet has a nice closet for a small bedroom. The third bedroom is very large with built in shelving along one wall, the closet is in the hallway for this room. The full bath has an amazing tiled walk-in shower, corner soaking tub and an incredible vanity. A walk-in closet, off the bathroom has nooks and drawers for all your needs. The owner added a 24x24 studio above the garage in 2014, fully heated and air conditioned this space has dozens of uses. A large open room, is wired and plumbed for a kitchen. The sink and counter are there now. A ¾ bath and plenty of room for additional closet space. Sliding doors from the studio lead to a 3-tiered deck overlook the back yard. The interior staircase from the garage with covered walkway from the studio to home are an added bonus. The gardens here are impossible to describe. 21/2 acres of flowers, berries, rocks, streams, woods, retaining walls, and an arbor are a sight to behold. A storage shed and firepit area overlook the stream. Words can’t describe this property. Just minutes from Houghton and Hancock, yet with the out of town feel of an estate.
Public Records
Nov 9, 2018
Sold
$230,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 20, 2010
Sold
$95,750
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,766 (+4.3%)
2024
$3,611 (+4.3%)
2023
$3,463 (−0.9%)
2022
$3,496 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,375 (−6.3%)
2020
$3,602 (−4.0%)
2019
$3,752 (+87.3%)
2018
$2,003 (+6.0%)
2017
$1,889 (+196.1%)
2016
$638 (+3.7%)
2015
$615 (+3.4%)
2013
$595
Tax history for 49107 N Royce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,766 (+4.3%)
2024
$3,611 (+4.3%)
2023
$3,463 (−0.9%)
2022
$3,496 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,375 (−6.3%)
2020
$3,602 (−4.0%)
2019
$3,752 (+87.3%)
2018
$2,003 (+6.0%)
2017
$1,889 (+196.1%)
2016
$638 (+3.7%)
2015
$615 (+3.4%)
2013
$595
*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
2.21 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,458
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-170-007-00
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: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Laundry, First Flr Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 7 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=17
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 11
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 13 x 11
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 23
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Partial Basement
Property Features
Green Features: HVAC
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1900
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 234
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 363,422,353,223
Land Information
Acreage: 2.6
Roads: City/County
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2236
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: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,458
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-170-007-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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, 12 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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