Move-in ready and full of natural light, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath Franklin Township home is just minutes from Houghton and Hancock. Large south-facing windows brighten the interior, which includes an enclosed front porch, living room, kitchen, main-floor bedroom, full bathroom with laundry, side entry, and two additional upstairs bedrooms. Since 2019, the home has received several updates, including a remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, quartzite countertops, sink, and appliances; a house roof; select bathroom improvements; a replaced back door; and a new washer and refrigerator in 2026. There are some hardwood floors adding to the charm of this home. In addition to the main floor bathroom, the basement includes functional toilet that is not included in the total bathroom count. The detached garage is set at street level and provides parking and storage. There is a shed in the back yard great for storing tools and gardening equipment. The backyard is private and has a nice patio with shelter to enjoy the days and evenings. Set on a quiet dead-end street adjacent to land currently owned by Michigan Tech, the property offers township tax rates while remaining close to city amenities. The adjacent access to Michigan Tech land provides convenient access to hiking trails, a local stream, waterfalls, Mont Ripley views; which are expansive and beautiful at the top. Michigan Tech’s campus is approximately 3+/- miles away. The seller has used the home as a part-time short-term rental with 5-star guest reviews. Buyers to verify with the appropriate municipality any rules and regulations for rental use, if applicable. Photos following the approximate trail map photos were taken from the adjoining property owned by Michigan Tech and not the property listed for sale. ---- 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 for a response. Seller may set or change offer deadlines at any time with or without notice.
For sale
$220,000
20848 3rd St, Hancock, MI 49930
3beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$217,000 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet dead-end streetTwo additional upstairs bedroomsEnclosed front porchMove-in readyFull of natural lightSide entry
- 24 days
- 799
- 56
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
KRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI) 906-281-1848,
CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 906-482-0001
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50221616
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Living Room, Bathroom
Bedroom 1
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Living room
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Stone,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,348
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Detached, Electric in Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 50
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150+/-
- Features: Platted
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00615400300
- Zoning: https://sites.google.com/prod/view/franklin-township/information/ordinances
- Zoning description: Other
- Special conditions: Private,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonite
- Foundation: Basement, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Village Of Ripley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hancock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,696
- Annual tax amount: $880
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$217,000
$206,000 - $228,000
$1,373/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000+243.8%$163/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/11/2018 | Sold | $64,000-11.1%$47/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2018 | Pending sale | $72,000$53/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 North Country Agency #1111131 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2018 | Price change | $72,000-4%$53/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 North Country Agency #1111131 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $75,000$56/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 NORTH COUNTRY AGENCY-H #1111131 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $879 +5% | $47,348 +6.3% |
| 2025 | $837 +3.9% | $44,529 +29.3% |
| 2024 | $806 | $34,441 +20.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $28,531 +8.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $26,317 +4.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $25,265 +7.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $23,535 -5.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $25,001 +10.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $22,665 -3.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $23,506 +10.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $21,246 |
| 2015 | -- | $21,246 +2.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $20,748 |
| 2013 | -- | $20,748 |
| 2012 | -- | $20,748 |
| 2011 | -- | $20,748 +9.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $18,960 |
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