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About TBD Portage Cove
A rare opportunity to own Portage Lake waterfront property in the City of Houghton. This huge .73 acre lot with 227 feet of waterfrontage is located in Portage Cove and has all city service at the road. Here you’ll experience incredible views of Portage Lake and stunning sunrises on this east facing lot. Just minutes from Houghton, MTU, the Portage Lake Golf Course and steps away from the Portage walking trail this in an outstanding location to build your dream home. Portage Lake is great for boating, jet skiing, sailing, fishing, kayaking and peaceful raft floating just to name a few of the fun things to be done here. This lot was hydro seeded years ago and has many mature trees. There is a sandy beach front with a partial rock seawall in place. This lot come with a city dock near the pump house building. The city hasn’t maintained this dock area and at the present time the dock is not safe for use. Come take a look at one of the last available vacant water front lots in Portage Cove and start your waterfront dream life.
Highlights
Summary
- Waterfront: Canal Front, Water Access, Waterfront, Lake, Beach
- View: Water
- List Price: $400,000
- Lot: Dead End Street, Subdivision, Cleared, City Lot, Landscaped
- Directions: US 41 S past MTU, Left on Sand Piper Dr (Across from Krist Gas Station), Left on Portage Cove, follor to the bend at the water, lot is on the left.
- School District: Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
- Lot Size: 0.73 Acres
- MLS Number: 50148645
- 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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Nearby schools
7
Houghton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.3 mi
•203 W Jacker Ave
6
Barkell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.5 mi
•1201 N Elevation St
8
South Range Elementary School
Public District KG-6
6.3 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 $142,763. Residents of Houghton, MI typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Pro Wrestling
Soccer
College Football
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Family Dollar
Wal-Mart
Old Navy
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Sonic
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Ford
Oldsmobile
GMC
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
Contemporary Inspirational- Oldies
Frequently asked questions
About TBD Portage Cove
The listing price of TBD Portage Cove property is $400,000.
The property TBD Portage Cove is land located in Houghton, Michigan, 49931.
Active Listing: TBD Portage Cove is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for TBD Portage Cove 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), Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Houghton Portage Township High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hancock Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
The property TBD Portage Cove is 0.73 acres.
This home is located at TBD Portage Cove in Houghton, MI and zip code 49931. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $400,000.
In July 2025 more than 1 listings in Houghton, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 8 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Houghton, MI between June and July 2025 increased by 17.9%. In July 2025 median list price was $276,750 and the average listing age was 27 days.