Million dollar views, for much less, from this property: Oscar Bay to Portage Lake. Most of the home was built about 1985. The open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, and window walls in the living/dining/kitchen area take advantage of the waterfront views and the beautiful professionally landscaped lawn with many perennials, and birch trees. An outdoor deck is just outside the dining area. Home is heated by a geothermal system which also provides central air. The lower level is partially exposed; there's a bedroom and a family room in lower level ('train' room in days gone by). The kitchen has a convenient pantry and there are eight closets throughout the house. The main floor bedrooms are separated, providing a bathroom & privacy for each. The loft is listed as an office, but could also serve as a sleeping area. The circular driveway is good for overflow parking. The garage is large enough for at least two cars. There's a dock (not assembled) on the waterfront. Portable dock can be included. Make memories and enjoy the good life on the lake! Some electric bills available-(Feb-July 2017: Heat at 65 degrees: $344 not occupied. 2016:March-Dec -April missing: $219/month avg). 2X6 construction with 1" foam board insulation on house. New control panel on furnace 2014. There is a pump & a system of spigots to draw water from the lake to water the lawn.
Million dollar views, for much less, from this property: Oscar Bay to Portage Lake. Most of the home was built about 1985. The open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, and window walls in the living/dining/kitchen area take advantage of the waterfront views and the beautiful professionally landscaped lawn with many perennials, and birch trees. An outdoor deck is just outside the dining area. Home is heated by a geothermal system which also provides central air. The lower level is partially exposed; there's a bedroom and a family room in lower level ('train' room in days gone by). The kitchen has a convenient pantry and there are eight closets throughout the house. The main floor bedrooms are separated, providing a bathroom & privacy for each. The loft is listed as an office, but could also serve as a sleeping area. The circular driveway is good for overflow parking. The garage is large enough for at least two cars. There's a dock (not assembled) on the waterfront. Portable dock can be included. Make memories and enjoy the good life on the lake! Some electric bills available-(Feb-July 2017: Heat at 65 degrees: $344 not occupied. 2016:March-Dec -April missing: $219/month avg). 2X6 construction with 1" foam board insulation on house. New control panel on furnace 2014. There is a pump & a system of spigots to draw water from the lake to water the lawn.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10028285
Jan 1, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2017
Listed
$299,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,197 (+6.9%)
2024
$3,926 (+4.9%)
2023
$3,742 (+3.3%)
2022
$3,624 (+0.7%)
2021
$3,599 (+1.1%)
2020
$3,558 (+1.9%)
2019
$3,493 (+65.9%)
2018
$2,106 (+2.3%)
2017
$2,058 (+129.0%)
2016
$899 (+0.1%)
2015
$898 (+3.2%)
2013
$870
Tax history for 52026 Canal Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,197 (+6.9%)
2024
$3,926 (+4.9%)
2023
$3,742 (+3.3%)
2022
$3,624 (+0.7%)
2021
$3,599 (+1.1%)
2020
$3,558 (+1.9%)
2019
$3,493 (+65.9%)
2018
$2,106 (+2.3%)
2017
$2,058 (+129.0%)
2016
$899 (+0.1%)
2015
$898 (+3.2%)
2013
$870
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,896
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
013-158-052-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Flr Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven
Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16 x 17
Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=11
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 24 x 11
Breakfast Nook Level: First
Breakfast Nook Dimension: 24 x 12
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: Basement
Family Room Dimensions: 30 x 10
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 21 x 18
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Partial Basement
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, Lake Frontage
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Portage
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1985
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1152
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 300
Lot Information
Lot Size: 100,300
Land Information
Acreage: 0.58
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 102
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Geothermal, Wood
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Heat Pump(S)
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2556
School Information
School District: Stanton Twp Public Schools
School District: Stanton Twp Public Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Stanton Twp
Mail City: Houghton
Area (Municipality): Stanton Twp (31028)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,896
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 013-158-052-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
E.B. Holman Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Jeffers High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
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
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