Location, location, location! This is a lovely area, property does not come onto the market often in these parts. 301 feet of prime waterfront on the Portage Canal (with an outlet into Lake Superior). This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom humble house/cottage is ready for you to turn into your dream home or keep it "as-is" as the family cottage/camp. Upon entry you will find a large living room with a rustic handcrafted fireplace along with the kitchen, full bathroom and dining room (last used as a bedroom). The laundry is in the back porch area (note: front of the house is located on the waterside). The second floor has two bedrooms and a shared closet. Outside on the property you will find two one car garages as well as an additional building that could be used as a bunkhouse or an art studio. This lot is a total of 2.4 acres, 1.7 on the water side and the remaining across the road. Come see this beautiful property today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$460Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by JENNIFER DEEPHOUSE• STATE WIDE OF HOUGHTON
•906-482-6955 (broker)
•kevin@statewideofhoughton.com (broker)
Bought with JULIE WAARA• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
Location, location, location! This is a lovely area, property does not come onto the market often in these parts. 301 feet of prime waterfront on the Portage Canal (with an outlet into Lake Superior). This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom humble house/cottage is ready for you to turn into your dream home or keep it "as-is" as the family cottage/camp. Upon entry you will find a large living room with a rustic handcrafted fireplace along with the kitchen, full bathroom and dining room (last used as a bedroom). The laundry is in the back porch area (note: front of the house is located on the waterside). The second floor has two bedrooms and a shared closet. Outside on the property you will find two one car garages as well as an additional building that could be used as a bunkhouse or an art studio. This lot is a total of 2.4 acres, 1.7 on the water side and the remaining across the road. Come see this beautiful property today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,743 (+485.7%)
2024
$1,322 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,260 (+3.3%)
2022
$1,220 (+0.7%)
2021
$1,212 (+1.1%)
2020
$1,198 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,176 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,146 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,120 (+129.1%)
2016
$489
2015
$489 (+3.4%)
2013
$473
Tax history for 52680 Red Brick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,743 (+485.7%)
2024
$1,322 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,260 (+3.3%)
2022
$1,220 (+0.7%)
2021
$1,212 (+1.1%)
2020
$1,198 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,176 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,146 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,120 (+129.1%)
2016
$489
2015
$489 (+3.4%)
2013
$473
*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
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,038
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
013-159-015-00
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: 1
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces, Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 6
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Rooms: Entry, First Floor Laundry, Living Room, First Flr Full Bathroom
Water Features: All Sports Lake, Canal Frontage, Lake Frontage, Water View, Waterfront, Beach Access, Beach Front, Great Lake, Interior Lake, Sandy Bottom
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Portage Canal
Accessibility Features: Main Floor Laundry
Property Information
Out Buildings: Second Garage, Workshop
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1910
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Mixed, Sand, Vegetation
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Dead End, Rural, Wooded
VIEW: Rural View, Canal View, Lake View
Site Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft.
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 2.4
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 301
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $1,260
Summer Tax Year: 2023
Summer Tax Amount: $576
Winter Tax Year: 2023
Winter Tax Amount: $684
Utilities
Utility Information
ELECTRIC: 100 Amp Service
SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT: Wood
UTILITIES: Electricity Connected
Heat/Fuel Type: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Artesian Private Well
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Baseboard
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1250
School Information
School District: Stanton Twp Public Schools
School District: Stanton Twp Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From Downtown Houghton, S on M26, R onto the Houghton Canal Rd, continue through Oscar Bay, R onto Red Brick Rd (veer right), Property on L & R
Municipality: Stanton Twp
Mail City: Houghton
Subdivision: none
Municipality: Stanton Twp
Area (Municipality): Stanton Twp (31028)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,038
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 013-159-015-00
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 • 4.3mi
5/10
Jeffers High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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 89° 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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