#50175238, GINGER STROUBE, Listing office: RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
18918 Canal Rd Houghton, MI 49931
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About 18918 Canal Rd
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.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: 9 ft + Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceramic Floors, Hardwood Floors, Furnished, Spa/Sauna, Whirlpool/Hot Tub
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Paved Driveway
- Waterfront: Lake, Canal Front, Seawall, Waterfront
- View: Water
- Exterior: Deck, Lawn Sprinkler, Satellite Dish, Spa/Hot Tub, Garden Area
- Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Pellet Stove
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $885,000
- Price/SqFt: $365
- Lot: Trees
- Directions: from downtown, Shelden Ave to M26W, Right on Canal Rd, Continue for 3/4 mile. home on right.
- Year Built: 1987
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,422 SqFt
- School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
- Lot Size: 0.47 Acres
- MLS Number: 50175224
- MLS Name: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
- Office Name: RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
- Office Phone: (906) 482-1000
- Office Email: douglassrealestate@keweenawrealestate.com
- Listing Agent: BARBARA PARKER
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $380,585 | $- |
2023 | $363,011 | $- |
2022 | $332,484 | $- |
2021 | $312,819 | $- |
2020 | $344,621 | $- |
2019 | $341,609 | $- |
2018 | $283,106 | $- |
2017 | $287,675 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Houghton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•203 W Jacker Ave
6
Barkell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•1201 N Elevation St
8
South Range Elementary School
Public District KG-6
4.2 mi
•2 Whealkate Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,263. The majority of Houghton, MI residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 18918 Canal Rd
The listing price of 18918 Canal Rd property is $885,000.
The property 18918 Canal Rd is a house located in Houghton, Michigan, 49931.
Active Listing: 18918 Canal Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 18918 Canal Rd are: Houghton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Barkell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), South Range Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Houghton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), E. B. Holman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Houghton Portage Township High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hancock Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
The property at 18918 Canal Rd has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The property 18918 Canal Rd is 2,422 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 18918 Canal Rd is 1987.
This home is located at 18918 Canal Rd in Houghton, MI and zip code 49931. This 2,422 square foot home, which was built in 1987, sits on a 0.47 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $885,000.
Houghton, MI housing market in May 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 0 sold below. In May 2025 in Houghton, MI there were 214.3% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 6 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $680,000.