Warm and inviting open layout. Contemporary decor. Convenience of 1-story living if you prefer or enjoy the large master bedroom suite that encompasses the entire second floor. Cork-lined vinyl plank flooring installed this year in the entryway, laundry room, and 1st-floor bathroom. Hardwood floors grace the kitchen, dining room, living room, and 1st-floor bedroom. Kitchen features quartz counter tops, custom built (by the original owner) cherry wood cabinetry, and newer dishwasher and oven/range. Warm up in the living room next to the efficient and attractive soap stone wood stove. Living room also features a built-in china cabinet. Huge, screened-in porch adds plenty of 3-season living space great for entertaining and relaxing while you enjoy this private setting. Porch also includes a newer sauna. Economical and environmentally thoughtful solar panels provide all of your electricity for potentially 30 years. A net metering contract is in place with REA. Electric service to the house is underground. Exterior siding and trim recently painted. You will appreciate the lovely, private yard surrounded by a forest. 2.5 acres are fenced in for your pets. Imagine gazing at a star-filled sky not dimmed by city lights and spending your days in peace and privacy. This beautiful and well-cared for home is waiting for you. Lot Size: 264x660x264x660x132x450x660x1770
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
18.82 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by GRETCHEN JANSSEN• RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
Warm and inviting open layout. Contemporary decor. Convenience of 1-story living if you prefer or enjoy the large master bedroom suite that encompasses the entire second floor. Cork-lined vinyl plank flooring installed this year in the entryway, laundry room, and 1st-floor bathroom. Hardwood floors grace the kitchen, dining room, living room, and 1st-floor bedroom. Kitchen features quartz counter tops, custom built (by the original owner) cherry wood cabinetry, and newer dishwasher and oven/range. Warm up in the living room next to the efficient and attractive soap stone wood stove. Living room also features a built-in china cabinet. Huge, screened-in porch adds plenty of 3-season living space great for entertaining and relaxing while you enjoy this private setting. Porch also includes a newer sauna. Economical and environmentally thoughtful solar panels provide all of your electricity for potentially 30 years. A net metering contract is in place with REA. Electric service to the house is underground. Exterior siding and trim recently painted. You will appreciate the lovely, private yard surrounded by a forest. 2.5 acres are fenced in for your pets. Imagine gazing at a star-filled sky not dimmed by city lights and spending your days in peace and privacy. This beautiful and well-cared for home is waiting for you. Lot Size: 264x660x264x660x132x450x660x1770
UPAR #10000971
Jun 26, 2012
Sold
$200,000
$125/sq ft
Jun 26, 2012
Sold
$200,000
$125/sq ft
May 4, 2011
Listed
$199,000
$125/sq ft
May 4, 2011
Listed
$199,000
$125/sq ft
+3
This secluded get-away has the feel of a log cabin with the modern conveniences of the twenty-first century. It is a charming two story home that has two bedrooms, one and a three quarter baths, enclosed porch, and basement. The upper level of the house is a master bedroom suite. House comes with: furnace, fireplace, woodstove, washer and dryer, refrigerator, oven, and two car garage. An open floor plan shows off the spacious living room, and the sunlight let in by the well placed windows glistens on the pine flooring and trim. The property itself has maintainable yard with over eighteen acres of woods surrounding. There is also a small fenced in portion of yard off from the house. Located a little over four miles from downtown Hancock it has the luxury of serenity with easy access to the city.
Public Records
Aug 1, 2005
Sold
$195,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,575 (+4.9%)
2024
$3,408 (+3.9%)
2023
$3,279 (−4.4%)
2022
$3,430 (+3.4%)
2021
$3,316 (−8.6%)
2020
$3,627 (+7.8%)
2019
$3,364 (+974.5%)
2018
$313 (+6.1%)
2017
$295 (+192.1%)
2016
$101 (+1.0%)
2015
$100 (+1.0%)
2013
$99
Tax history for 53357 Pontiac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,575 (+4.9%)
2024
$3,408 (+3.9%)
2023
$3,279 (−4.4%)
2022
$3,430 (+3.4%)
2021
$3,316 (−8.6%)
2020
$3,627 (+7.8%)
2019
$3,364 (+974.5%)
2018
$313 (+6.1%)
2017
$295 (+192.1%)
2016
$101 (+1.0%)
2015
$100 (+1.0%)
2013
$99
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
18.82 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
006-101-012-00
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 Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Flr Full Bathroom
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 20 x 16
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 13 x 10
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 9 x 13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 19
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Partial Basement, Crawl
Property Features
Green Features: Solar
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1980
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 528
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Land Information
Acreage: 18.82
Roads: City/County
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas, Solar, Wood
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1597
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: —
Lot Size: 18.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 006-101-012-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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 88° 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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Historical weather
Hancock, MI • 49930
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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