Property Attributes
- ID#50222111
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyHOUGHTON
- CityHancock
- AreaHancock Twp
- Zip49930
- StyleTraditional,Cottage
- Year Built1920
- Taxes$ 1820
- Price$ 250,000
- Bedrooms1
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage923
- Lot Size0.37 Acres
Data Source:
MiRealSource (MIRS)
Property Description
SEE BELOW FOR OFFER DEADLINE INFO! COTTAGE ON THE PORTAGE! Located in Hancock Township, this 1- to 2-bedroom, 1-bath waterfront cottage sits on M-203 just outside Hancock and includes frontage on the Portage Canal. Enjoy convenient access to the Keweenaw Waterway, with Lake Superior about one mile north by boat and McLain State Park approximately one mile away. The main level features an entry with laundry, an eat-in kitchen, a living room with wood floors and a propane fireplace, a bathroom, and a library or office that could also be used for additional sleeping space. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom offers water views. The cottage has a functional layout and plenty of opportunity for updates and personal touches to make it your own! Outside, youâll find a covered front porch, paved driveway, storage shed, and a yard with room for outdoor activities and lake views. Across the road, stairs lead to the waterfront, where a grassy landing provides shoreline access. Itâs a great spot for boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and other Portage Canal recreation. Conveniently located about 5 miles from Hancock and 12 miles from Calumet, the property also offers easy access to nearby recreational trails and parks. Lot dimensions and acreage are estimates based on legal description and various GIS mapping apps. Seller is selling the property AS-IS. No survey is available or on file. Buyer to inspect and verify all information as part of buyerâs due diligence. Showings must be scheduled with an agent. Do not walk on the dock. ----NOTICE: Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers must inspect & verify all property details. Buyers accept all risks of inaccuracies, including but not limited to, acreage, lot size/location, square footage, & utility availability/costs. Real estate taxes will be reassessed & may change significantly after sale; do not assume your tax bills will match the sellerâs. Taxes are not zero. GIS, apps and plat book pages/maps are not surveys. Audio/video recording may occur on the property; entry implies consent to recording. Buyer pre-approval and/or proof of funds documentation to be provided upon request. -----OFFER DEADLINE: Written offers with prequalification letter or proof of funds submitted by 9/23/2026 5pm. Offer response times preferred to be no sooner than 9/25/2026 at 8pm. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify deadlines for receipt of and sellerâs response to offers.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed $250,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Other-See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Main |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | At Close |
| Fireplaces | Gas Fireplace,LivRoom Fireplace |
| Zoning | https://hancocktwp.org/ordinances/ |
| Water | Private Well |
| Appliances | Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Parking | 2 Spaces,Paved Driveway |
| Subdivision | . |
| Water Heater | Electric |
| Style | Traditional,Cottage |
| County | Houghton |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Ownership | Government Owned |
| New Construction Y/N | No |
| Associated Document Count | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Zoning | Other |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected,Propane |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| ROOMS | Entry,First Floor Laundry,Living Room,First Flr Full Bathroom,Eat-In Kitchen |
| Structure Style | 1 1/2 Story |
| Subj to Short Sale Apprvl | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Area | Hancock Twp (31012) |
| Primary City | Hancock |
| Directions | N on US41 through Hancock. Continue on M203. Property on R. |
| City | Hancock |
| School District | Hancock Public Schools |
| VIEW | Canal View |
| Lease Y/N | No |
| Originating MLS | Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor |
| Source MLS | MI Real Source |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 4 D/F: COM AT NE COR OF GOVT LOT 5,TH E 786',TH NW 1230' M/L TO SHORE OF PORTAGE LAKE,SW'LY ALONG SHORE 220' TO POB.,TH SE 135',THSW ALONG FENCE 120' |
| DOM | 7 |
| Postal Code | 49930 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 270.86 |
| Internet Remarks | Listing Agent: DEVIN LEONARDUZZI Broker: CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED: SEE BELOW FOR OFFER DEADLINE INFO! COTTAGE ON THE PORTAGE! Located in Hancock Township,this 1- to 2-bedroom |
| Public Remarks | SEE BELOW FOR OFFER DEADLINE INFO! COTTAGE ON THE PORTAGE! Located in Hancock Township,this 1- to 2-bedroom |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Hardwood Floors |
|---|---|
| Living Room Level | Main |
| Basement | None (Basement) |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Second |
| Laundry Room Level | Main |
| Kitchen Length | 16 |
| Laundry Room Width | 7 |
| Living Room Length | 16 |
| Laundry Room Length | 9 |
| Living Room Width | 13 |
| Kitchen Width | 7 |
| Beds | 1 |
| Fireplace? | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 16 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 17 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 923 |
| Bath Descriptions | Not Applicable |
| Basement Y/N | No |
| Library/Den Length | 9 |
| Library/Den Level | Main |
| Library/Den Width | 8 |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Kitchen Floor Covering | Vinyl |
| Total SqFt Finished | 923 |
| Bathroom 1 Length | 8 |
| Bathroom 1 Width | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Exterior Amenities | None (ExteriorFeatures) |
| Frontage | 120 |
| Body of Water | Portage |
| Lot Size Area | 0.37 |
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 120x135x120x160+/- |
| OUT BUILDINGS | Shed |
| Water Features | Canal Frontage,Water View,Waterfront |
| Roads | City/County,Private Road,Year Round |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Crawl |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Septic |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Frontage Type | Water |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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