Franklin Township home with Portage Canal views and easy access to Hancock/Houghton. This one story ranch style home layout offers three main floor bedrooms with 1 3/4 bathrooms, a spacious living room, breakfast nook (dining area) , functional kitchen and a breezeway area for boots and gear. The full basement has the laundry area, mechanical items, and plenty of storage. Situated on three lots with 0.37 of an acre and 135 feet of road frontage. This is a corner lot with the driveway and garage entrance off of the side street. This township location is across from the snowmobile/ORV trail. Nice option for a year-round home, close to all Houghton and Hancock offer, Michigan Tech, or Keweenaw getaway. 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 seller’s. 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 or proof of funds documentation to be provided upon request. ---- OFFERS: Please allow 72 hours fora response. Seller may set or change offer deadlines at any time with or without notice.
For sale
Price cut: $6K (10/20)
$199,000
20840 Royce Rd, Hancock, MI 49930
3beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days
- 1,011
- 26
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
BRIAN RIMPELA 906-370-0715,
CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 906-482-0001
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50225461
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Breezeway, Bedroom, Living Room, Bathroom, Dining "L"
Bedroom 1
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Living room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum, Carpet
- Basement: Block,Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,496
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,248
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Unassigned, Driveway, Attached, Electric in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 135
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 135 x 120
- Features: Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Corner Lot, Main Street, Platted
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00616400500
- Special conditions: Trust,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Masonite
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable/Internet Avail., Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Internet DSL Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Village Of Ripley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hancock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,742
- Annual tax amount: $2,402
- Date on market: 10/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan
- Ownership: Trust
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,710/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$159/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $205,000-10.5%$164/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000$183/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,402 +5% | $127,371 +7.1% |
| 2025 | $2,288 +3.9% | $118,954 +24.2% |
| 2024 | $2,203 | $95,753 +19.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $80,167 +7.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $74,558 +4.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $71,584 +6.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $67,221 -6.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $72,024 +16.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $61,627 -3.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $63,916 +1.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $62,728 |
| 2015 | -- | $62,728 +2.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $61,258 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,258 |
| 2012 | -- | $61,258 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,258 +9.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,980 |
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