Exquisite original features including original woodwork and doors, built-in glass-door bookshelves, pocket doors, wood floors, stained glass, leaded glass and more! The main floor includes a welcoming foyer with decorative fireplace with original sitting/storage benches, living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room, kitchen, pantry, 1/2 bathroom and the enclosed seasonal front porch with a view of the Portage Canal! The kitchen has direct access to the side 2-tiered patio constructed of Jacobsville sandstone. On the 2nd floor there are 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished 3rd level includes the 5th bedroom, full bathroom and laundry room with sink and built in closets for additional storage. The front porch, both the open area porch and enclosed are fantastic areas to relax and enjoy the water view! The double lot yard has very useable flat area and sandstone retaining wall. The 2 car tandem garage has access off of the side street where the paved driveway is located. The attic level has electric baseboard heat. The 1st and 2nd floor are natural gas hot water heat. Basement has a 1/4 bathroom which is not included in the total bathrooms. The location is in West Houghton a few blocks up from the tunnel access to go to the Houghton waterfront park and conveniently located to the elementary school. A beautiful home with wonderful living spaces inside and out! The total finished square footage includes approximately 761+/- sf on the 3rd floor attic finished living area. Appliances: Refrigerator will be exchanged for a new counter depth refrigerator. 2 washers and 2 dryers included. 2 washers and 2 dryers included. Stained glass hanging in staircase window is not attached and not included. NOTICE: All information believed accurate but not warranted. Buyer recommended to inspect & verify all aspects of the property & bares all risks for any inaccuracies including but not limited to estimated acreage, lot location/size, square footage, utilities (availability & costs associated). Real estate taxes are subject to change (possibly significant) & municipality reassessment after sale. Buyer should NOT assume that buyer’s tax bills will be similar to the seller’s current tax bills. Taxes are not zero. Audio/video recording devices may be present on property and entering the property shall be considered consent to be recorded. 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.
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$459,000
607 W South Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
5beds
2,912sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$443,100 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Decorative fireplaceSandstone retaining wallAttic levelWater viewWood floorsStained glassDouble lot yard
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Listing updated: April 17, 2025 at 06:14pm
Listed by:
KRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI),
CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 906-482-0001
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50170531
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry, Living Room, Utility/Laundry Room, First Flr Lavatory, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Dining Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Level: Third
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Third Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Other, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Interior Entry,Stone,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,989
- Total interior livable area: 2,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,912
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Driveway, Detached, Electric in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: More than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Body of water: Portage View
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100 x 100+/-
- Features: Corner Lot, Platted
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 05227501000
- Zoning: R1 https://www.cityofhoughton.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Zoning-Map-1-3-24.pdf
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SECOND WEST HOUGHTON ADD TO CITY OF HOUGHTON
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Houghton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,156
- Annual tax amount: $3,367
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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