Fabulous home with breathtaking views! Waterfront living in Portage Township within minutes of Houghton. This stunning house is an absolute gem and is situated on the most lucrative coastline in the area! As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a spacious and elevated foyer equipped with a large closet, all overlooking the Portage Canal and the living room. The primary bedroom suite offers a breathtaking 180-degree view of the canal, where you can see the Portage lift bridge towards the east and enjoy stunning summer sunsets from to the west. From the primary bedroom, you can gaze down at your very own peninsula, which comes with a sandy beach, dock, storage shed, and a fantastic swimming area. The kitchen is open and spacious, with stainless appliances, beautiful tile and an island where you will easily manage cooking and entertaining. Just out the patio door is the large upper deck where you can create unforgettable memories with summer BBQ parties, while boat watching, including watching The Ranger III pass by, which never gets old. In the left wing are two bedrooms with good closet space and a huge bathroom all just off the kitchen. The lower level of this house is finished, making it an ideal spot for a home gym, additional family room, home office space, hosting large gatherings, or whatever you have in mind. The lower deck provides a perfect shady spot to relax in summer while offering a panoramic view of the canal. The hot tub on the deck is in excellent condition, has a brand-new cover, control unit and ozone system. There is a considerable amount of storage space available on this level that can be utilized for your deck furniture or other summer items. A room bonus here can be a 4th bedroom/guest room. The large downstairs bathroom comes with a wet sauna, a great way to boost physical and mental health. This home has an above-garage mother-in-law suite with a kitchen, bathroom and living room/bedroom area which comes fully furnished. While the stairs to this apartment could be opened into the home with a simple renovation, the entrance is currently from two car attached garage. Your guests will love the privacy of this apartment, which the previous owners used for guests and as an owner-occupied short-term rental. The lot width is 155 feet by 130 feet; however, with the peninsula the property has 200’ of waterfront. The peninsula has electrical outlets and a dusk to dawn light for navigating your boat home at night. The home comes with a roll-in dock. Some home specifics are 4-5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3976 finished square feet, forced air heating with central air, in ground sprinkler system which runs off lake water, a 2 car attached garage and another large 1+ car garage. And did I mention the views from almost every window are simply amazing! All information is believed to be true but buyer bears full responsibility of verifying.
Closed
$857,000
18918 Canal Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
5beds
3,976sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.47 Acres Lot
$857,100 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$3,287 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 09:05am
Listed by:
BARBARA PARKER 906-281-1677,
RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H 906-482-1000,
MICHAEL BORSUM 906-370-6738,
RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
Bought with:
MARK HEINONEN, 6501428222
COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50175224
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 416
- Dimensions: 16 x 26
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 8 x 13
Bathroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 384
- Dimensions: 24 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 572
- Dimensions: 26 x 22
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 24 x 14
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 322
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Pellet Stove, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Spa/Sauna, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,494
- Total interior livable area: 3,976 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,422
- Finished area below ground: 1,554
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Driveway, Attached, Electric in Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Covered Entrance, Lever Door Handles, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler, Garden
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub, Whirlpool/Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Canal Front, Dock/Pier Facility, Seawall, Waterfront
- Body of water: Portage Canal
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 155
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Dimensions: 155 x 130
- Features: Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Wooded, Cleared, Platted, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 01061000600
- Zoning: Residental Imporoved
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Doors, Thermostat, Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Houghton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Conventional Blend,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Paved