Closed
$680,000
51780 Canal Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
3beds
1,755sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
4.87 Acres Lot
$680,800 Zestimate®
$387/sqft
$2,083 Estimated rent
Home value
$680,800
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,083/mo
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WATERFRONT Here is your chance to own a waterfront property that gives you acreage (just under 5 acres) and waterfrontage (171' +/-) on the Portage Canal in Stanton Township. There are two homes on the property (both included in sale price). The information in the listing is the for main home. Cottage does have electricity, water, and electric heat. Current owner has winterized the cottage in the winter. The main home is near Canal Road with a view of the canal from the home. There is a circular driveway with a detached two car garage by the road. The home has been very well maintained throughout the years. The main home has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. You will find new flooring in the living room and a wood burning fireplace with a stone hearth. Sunken dining room off the living room. Kitchen is well designed with an island and a breakfast nook that overlooks the property with view of the canal. The rest of the main floor has one bedroom and one bathroom. Upstairs you will find two more bedrooms with a full bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a large walk in type closet that could also be used as a nursery and a deck to sit out and enjoy the views of the property. A full basement compliments the home that will allow you storage and has the washer / dryer and mechanical units for the property. You can either drive or walk down to the cottage as their is a two track road connecting them. Apple trees are abundant on the property. There is an artesian well that runs all the time just outside the back door of the home. The cottage presents many opportunities as it has electric heat, a small kitchen, a bathroom, and two bedrooms, a living room area with a wood stove and a three season room. There is a permanent dock built around a rock with a built in bench that has a bubbler system that can be used in the winter to prevent ice damage. Spectacular views of the canal in both directions from the waters edge. Two boats down by the water that Seller would like to be left with the sale. There is also a storage building behind the cottage. The cottage will be left with all furnishings. NOTICE: All information believed accurate but not warranted. Buyer recommended to inspect all aspects of the property & bears all risks for any inaccuracies. Buyer to verify all information including but not limited to the estimated acreage, lot size, square footage, utilities (availability & costs associated).Buyer should not assume the buyer’s taxes will be the same as seller’s present tax bills. Taxes are subject to change & property will be reassessed by the municipality after sale is completed. Sellers/Tenants may have audio/video recording devices present on property and buyers and agents consent to being recorded by entering property. OFFERS: 72 hours response time requested on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer submission &response deadlines.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 23, 2025 at 09:16am
Listed by:
BRIAN RIMPELA 906-370-0715,
CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 906-482-0001
Bought with:
DAVID JUKURI
CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50182951
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 25 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
- Basement: Full,MI Basement,Interior Entry,Stone,Michigan Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,907
- Total interior livable area: 1,755 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,755
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Unassigned, Driveway, Detached, Electric in Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Lake Front, Beach Access, Interior Lake, Waterfront
- Body of water: Portage Canal
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 171
Lot
- Size: 4.87 Acres
- Dimensions: 171 x 149 x 619 x 295 x 140 x 119 x 8
- Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Wooded, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Guest House
- Parcel number: 01316700200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Hard Board
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Houghton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $680,000-2.2%$387/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000+13%$396/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Sold | $615,000+7%$350/sqft |
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| 11/5/2021 | Pending sale | $575,000$328/sqft |
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| 10/24/2021 | Contingent | $575,000$328/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,298 +5% | $170,700 -2.1% |
| 2024 | $6,953 | $174,300 +11.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $156,400 +6.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49931
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E.B. Holman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: EB Holman
- Middle: Houghton - Portage Township
- High: Houghton - Portage Township
- District: Stanton Twp Public Schools
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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