1211 E 5th Ave, Houghton, MI 49931

CONVENIENCE, COMFORT AND CHARM in this 3-bedroom 2-bath home situated on a double lot just blocks from Michigan Technological University. Enter the classic enclosed front porch and then into the grand foyer/entryway. Note the original woodwork, pocket doors and hardwood floors. The living room features lattice trim and leaded windows. This flows to the large dining room and then into the nicely updated large kitchen space, the sellers have done some nice updates with tile flooring, open shelving and updated stainless appliances. The second floor offers 3 nicely sized bedrooms, all with large closets and updated windows. A cheery bright full bath completes this level. The walk-out basement has a large, finished room, perfect for recreation or a guest room, the second bath is located on this level as well. Enter the parklike backyard off of the kitchen with a covered patio, apple trees, vegetable and flower gardens. The oversized 2 car garage leaves plenty of room for garden and recreation equipment, along with your vehicles. The alley access for the garage is plowed by the City of Houghton. The playground and tennis/basketball courts are just 2 blocks away with MTU Nordic Ski/Mountain Bike trails nearby. This location is ideal, you are within walking distance to grocery shopping, restaurants, the Houghton waterfront trails and the downtown district. Recent updates include: residing of the entire house (2024), replaced some dining room and kitchen windows (2024), living/dining/kitchen freshly painted (2024), entry and dining light fixtures (2023), replaced water line (2020) and boiler system (2019).