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  • $250,000

    20888 3rd St, Hancock, MI 49930

    4beds
    1,562sqft
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    $1,703/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $245,900 Zestimate®
    $160/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

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    Nicely updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Franklin Township, just about 3 miles from Michigan Tech’s campus. This move-in-ready home offers space, comfort, and many recent updates. The main floor features a kitchen updated in 2020, with room for an eat-in area and a sliding door to the back patio, along with a living room, dining room, laundry/mudroom, and 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom, with the fourth bedroom offering a great option for an office. Since 2022, both bathrooms have been updated with modern vanities, and the flooring has also been refreshed. The private outdoor living area behind the home is accessible from both the kitchen and laundry/mudroom and includes a concrete patio with retaining walls. The backyard borders property owned by Michigan Tech, adding to the private setting. You can also catch a water view of Portage Lake from some areas of the house. The home may also be purchased furnished for an additional $18,000, making it a turn-key option. The furnishings add-on to the purchase support easy occupancy or continued use as a furnished short-term rental known as Greenleaf on rental sites. There is a 2 car garage and also an additional storage space between the basement and garage. Whether for personal use or investment, the location offers convenient access to Mont Ripley, recreational trails, Houghton, and Hancock. The property is also available for long-term lease with furnishings. The property is currently professionally managed as a short-term rental and the management arrangement may be available to continue with the buyer. Showings must be scheduled around short term rental reservations. Showings will not be permitted during any rental periods with short term guests. ---- 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. 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. Also for rent under MLS 50219003.
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    KRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI) 906-281-1848,

    CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED 906-482-0001

    Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50218859MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Entry, Laundry, Living Room, Bathroom, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Dining Room
      Bedroom 1
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 140
      • Dimensions: 10 x 14
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 100
      • Dimensions: 10 x 10
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 72
      • Dimensions: 8 x 9
      Bathroom 1
      • Features: Tile
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 60
      • Dimensions: 6 x 10
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 40
      • Dimensions: 4 x 10
      Dining room
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 130
      • Dimensions: 13 x 10
      Kitchen
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Living room
      • Features: Vinyl
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 210
      • Dimensions: 15 x 14
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: First Floor Laundry, Main Level
      Features
      • Flooring: Vinyl
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Stone
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,186
      • Total interior livable area: 1,562 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,562
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: 2 Spaces, Garage, Detached, Electric in Garage, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Canal
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Canal
      • Waterfront features: None
      • Frontage type: Road
      • Frontage length: 50
      Lot
      • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 150+/-
      • Features: Platted
      Details
      • Additional structures: None
      • Parcel number: 00615300500
      • Zoning: https://sites.google.com/prod/view/franklin-township/information/ordinances
      • Zoning description: Other
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Hard Board
      • Foundation: Basement, Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sanitary
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Internet Spectrum

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Village Of Ripley
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Hancock

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $160/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $148,936
      • Annual tax amount: $2,605
      • Date on market: 8/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 4 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership type: LLC
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $245,900

        $234,000 - $258,000

        $1,369/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/19/2026Listed for rent$2,600$2/sqft
        Source: MiRealSource #50219003 Report a problem
        8/18/2026Price change$250,000+26.3%$160/sqft
        Source: MiRealSource #50218859 Report a problem
        6/12/2025Listed for sale$198,000+37.5%$127/sqft
        Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50178161 Report a problem
        11/18/2022Sold$144,000-3.9%$92/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX of Michigan Solds #50086103_49930 Report a problem
        11/3/2022Pending sale$149,900$96/sqft
        Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50086103 Report a problem
        10/23/2022Contingent$149,900$96/sqft
        Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50086103 Report a problem
        10/19/2022Price change$149,900-6.3%$96/sqft
        Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50086103 Report a problem
        9/2/2022Price change$159,900-8.6%$102/sqft
        Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50086103 Report a problem
        8/10/2022Listed for sale$175,000$112/sqft
        Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50086103 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,605 +4.3%$74,468 +24%
        2024$2,498 $60,079 +18.7%
        2023-- $50,635 +24.9%
        2022-- $40,535 +3.1%
        2021-- $39,323 +5.9%
        2020-- $37,145 -4%
        2019-- $38,705 +13.3%
        2018-- $34,148 -3.7%
        2017-- $35,447 +2.9%
        2016-- $34,435
        2015-- $34,435 +2.4%
        2014-- $33,628
        2013-- $33,628
        2012-- $33,628
        2011-- $33,628 +9.4%
        2010-- $30,730
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49930

        Getting around

        13 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        3 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Hancock Public Schools

        Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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