First floor country living on scenic Canal Road just outside of Houghton! Enjoy the benefits of rural life, but still be very close to all of the amenities of Houghton & Hancock. 3 BR 2 BA home is over 1,200 square feet on the main floor. Nice kitchen/dining area leads to a large living room complete with a fireplace and large picture window. New kitchen appliances and recent flooring. generator. Convenient main floor laundry with appliances included. Large basement with lots of storage potential. Beautiful backyard with mature pine trees, fruit trees, berries and much more! This home has an attached one car garage, as well as a sizable detached garage in the backyard for additional storage. Make this cozy cottage in Houghton yours today! Please provide 72 hour for sellers response . Buyer to verify all information and assumes all risks
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JULIE WAARA• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
•906-523-5575 (broker)
•office.nmlb@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with GINGER STROUBE• RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
First floor country living on scenic Canal Road just outside of Houghton! Enjoy the benefits of rural life, but still be very close to all of the amenities of Houghton & Hancock. 3 BR 2 BA home is over 1,200 square feet on the main floor. Nice kitchen/dining area leads to a large living room complete with a fireplace and large picture window. New kitchen appliances and recent flooring. generator. Convenient main floor laundry with appliances included. Large basement with lots of storage potential. Beautiful backyard with mature pine trees, fruit trees, berries and much more! This home has an attached one car garage, as well as a sizable detached garage in the backyard for additional storage. Make this cozy cottage in Houghton yours today! Please provide 72 hour for sellers response . Buyer to verify all information and assumes all risks
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10030886
Jun 1, 2018
Sold
$145,000
$119/sq ft
Feb 27, 2018
Listed
$149,900
$123/sq ft
Nice ranch style home on scenic Canal Road just outside of Houghton! Enjoy the benefits of rural living, but still be very close to all of the amenities of Houghton/Hancock. 3 BR 2 BA home is over 1,200 square feet on the main floor. Nice kitchen/dining area leads to a large living room complete with a fireplace and large picture window. Convenient main floor laundry with appliances included. Large basement with a lot of usable potential. Two ductless air conditioners have been installed, as well as a newer Generac Propane generator. Beautiful backyard with mature pine trees, fruit trees, berries and much more! Home has an attached one gar garage, as well as a sizable detached garage in the backyard for additional storage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,705 (+47.8%)
2024
$2,508 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,390 (+3.3%)
2022
$2,314 (+0.7%)
2021
$2,298 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,273 (+0.5%)
2019
$2,262 (+16.8%)
2018
$1,938 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,894 (+129.0%)
2016
$827 (+0.1%)
2015
$826 (+3.1%)
2013
$801
Tax history for 51209 Canal Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,705 (+47.8%)
2024
$2,508 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,390 (+3.3%)
2022
$2,314 (+0.7%)
2021
$2,298 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,273 (+0.5%)
2019
$2,262 (+16.8%)
2018
$1,938 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,894 (+129.0%)
2016
$827 (+0.1%)
2015
$826 (+3.1%)
2013
$801
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
013-167-049-00
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: Attached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 6
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Flr Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Livingroom Fireplace
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=9
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Lavatory 1 Level: First
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 13 x 9
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Breakfast Nook Dimension: 11 x 9
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 21 x 15
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Masonite
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
Water Features: None
Frontage Type: Road
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1970
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1215
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Not Applicable
Lot Size: 206,291,130,100,286
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 1.25
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 200
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2017
Total Tax Amount: $2,390
Summer Tax Year: 2023
Summer Tax Amount: $1,093
Winter Tax Year: 2023
Winter Tax Amount: $1,297
Utilities
Utility Information
SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT: Wood
UTILITIES: Electricity Connected, Propane
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Wall/Window A/C
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1215
School Information
School District: Stanton Twp Public Schools
School District: Stanton Twp Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
At Ski Resort Y/N: No
Directions: Take Canal Road out past Schmidt's Corner, home and sign is on your left.
Municipality: Stanton Twp
Mail City: Houghton
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Stanton Twp
Area (Municipality): Stanton Twp (31028)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 013-167-049-00
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
E.B. Holman Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Jeffers High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
8/10
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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 90° 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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Houghton, MI • 49931
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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