Location, location, location! This is a lovely area, property does not come onto the market often in these parts. 301 feet of prime waterfront on the Portage Canal (with an outlet into Lake Superior). This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom humble house/cottage is ready for you to turn into your dream home or keep it "as-is" as the family cottage/camp. Upon entry you will find a large living room with a rustic handcrafted fireplace along with the kitchen, full bathroom and dining room (last used as a bedroom). The laundry is in the back porch area (note: front of the house is located on the waterside). The second floor has two bedrooms and a shared closet. Outside on the property you will find two one car garages as well as an additional building that could be used as a bunkhouse or an art studio. This lot is a total of 2.4 acres, 1.7 on the water side and the remaining across the road. Come see this beautiful property today!
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$525,000
52680 Red Brick Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
2beds
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2.4 Acres Lot
$557,000 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$1,445 Estimated rent
Home value
$557,000
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,445/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2024 at 01:46pm
Listed by:
JENNIFER DEEPHOUSE 906-370-6955,
STATE WIDE OF HOUGHTON 906-482-6955
Bought with:
JULIE WAARA, 6501374217
NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50149245
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 18 x 8
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 384
- Dimensions: 24 x 16
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry, Main Level
Features
- None
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal, Lake, Rural View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal,Lake
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Canal Front, Lake Front, Waterfront, Beach Access, Beach Front, Great Lake, Interior Lake, Sandy Bottom
- Body of water: Portage Canal
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 301
Lot
- Size: 2.40 Acres
- Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Dead End, Rural, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 01315901500
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Conventional Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Hard Board
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Artesian Private Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Houghton
- Subdivision: none
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2024 | Sold | $525,000$420/sqft |
Source:  Upper Peninsula AOR #50149245 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2024 | Pending sale | $525,000$420/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50149245 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $525,000$420/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50149245 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,322 +4.9% | $167,800 -3.2% |
| 2024 | $1,260 | $173,400 +15.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $150,300 +4.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49931
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E.B. Holman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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