Welcome to your new home within walking distance to the Michigan Tech campus and downtown Houghton. Beautifully remodeled using quality materials and thoughtful design, it is move-in ready. You'll appreciate the large corner lot with garden areas, two patios, a deck, and a convenient detached double garage. Enter a heated foyer with a roomy coat closet. Proceed inside to an attractive, comfortable living room featuring a gas fireplace with ceramic tile, oak mantle, and shelves. A small office is just off the living room. The dining room has a unique inlay and a sliding glass door to the private deck. The kitchen features a large island and plenty of cherry cabinets. Rounding out the main level is a 1/2 bath. Downstairs is a walkout basement, insulated and partly finished. Upstairs, a spacious landing opens onto three nicely sized bedrooms. One bedroom even has a solid maple built-in twin bed. A bright full bath with a separate tub and corner walk-in shower completes this level. An attractive, solid oak ladder takes you to the finished attic: a great place for hobbies, a teen hangout, or what have you. It adds approximately 200 square feet (not included in the total finished area as shown above). Schedule a showing of this beautiful East Houghton home today for the opportunity to make it your own.
Active
$389,900
305 Emerald St, Houghton, MI 49931
3beds
1,790sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$394,300 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Heated foyerConvenient detached double garageRoomy coat closetThree nicely sized bedroomsTwo patios
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 02, 2026 at 06:11am
Listed by:
GRETCHEN JANSSEN 906-370-4738,
RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H 906-482-1000
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50202860
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry, Living Room, Office, Basement Lavatory, First Flr Lavatory, Second Flr Full Bathroom
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Stone,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,486
- Total interior livable area: 1,790 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,790
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Driveway, Detached, Electric in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100 x 50
- Features: Corner Lot, Platted, City Lot
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 05244102500
- Zoning: R-1
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable/Internet Avail., Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Hard Line Internet, Internet Spectrum
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat, Water Heater
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Houghton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,022
- Annual tax amount: $2,448
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$394,300
$375,000 - $414,000
$2,040/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,900+6.8%$218/sqft |
Source:  Upper Peninsula AOR #50202860 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $365,000$204/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50177758 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $365,000-6.4%$204/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50177758 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $390,000+441.7%$218/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50177758 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/1999 | Sold | $72,000$40/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,447 +4.9% | $88,011 +15.6% |
| 2024 | $2,334 | $76,134 +15.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $65,719 +11.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $58,707 +4.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $56,308 +2.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $55,055 +6.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $51,705 +1% |
| 2018 | -- | $51,206 +7.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $47,657 +5% |
| 2016 | -- | $45,377 -1.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $45,910 +0.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $45,881 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,196 |
| 2012 | -- | $45,196 +3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,699 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,403 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,362/mo
Principal & interest
$1949
Property taxes
$413
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49931
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Houghton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Houghton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Houghton Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Houghton-Portage Twp 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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