This 2–3 bedroom, 1–2 bath home offers stunning views of Lake Bancroft and endless potential. Currently gutted to the studs with electrical roughed in and new wiring already completed—ready for your custom floor plan. Features include hardwood floors, a welcoming front porch, and a back deck overlooking the lake. Perfect for investors or buyers looking to build equity in a prime location!
For sale
$154,900
163 Cliff St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
3beds
1,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1881
0.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsWelcoming front porch
- 150 days
- 1,225
- 33
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
KRISTINE GOUPILLE 906-250-7344,
RE/MAX 1ST REALTY 906-225-1136,
TRAVIS BENNETT 906-236-3101,
RE/MAX 1ST REALTY
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50205540
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 406
- Dimensions: 29 x 14
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 1008
- Dimensions: 36 x 28
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Block,Brick,Stone
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,582
- Total interior livable area: 1,218 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,218
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Bancroft
- Frontage length: 127
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 157 x 127
- Features: Corner Lot, City Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 525155801500
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Private,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Basement, Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bankcroft
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ishpeming
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $108,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,636
- Date on market: 4/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 151 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Conventional Blend
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,688/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $154,900-6.1%$127/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+3.2%$135/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Listing removed | $159,900$131/sqft |
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| 11/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $159,900$131/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,636 +8.3% | $54,100 +14.6% |
| 2023 | $1,510 +3.2% | $47,200 +16.4% |
| 2022 | $1,464 +2.1% | $40,550 +4% |
| 2021 | $1,433 +4.8% | $39,000 +18.9% |
| 2019 | $1,368 | $32,800 +6.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $30,900 +0.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $30,850 +5.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $29,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $29,300 -13.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $34,000 +3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,900 -1.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $33,450 |
| 2010 | -- | $33,450 |
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Neighborhood: 49849
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ishpeming Public School District
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





