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  • $299,000

    505 W South Ave, Houghton, MI 49931

    5beds
    2,096sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $299,000 Zestimate®
    $143/sqft
    $2,306 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $299,000

    $281,000 - $320,000

    $2,306/mo

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    What's special

    A beautiful surprise tucked away in West Houghton! This spacious home on two lots in the City of Houghton is licensed as a rental for 4 unrelated occupants. The features and updates since 2016+/- include gorgeous hardwood floors, some windows, wiring, plumbing and electrical, updated kitchen and basement bathroom. Since 2017 the seller has added the apartment private entrance, vinyl sided the home and will be siding the garage, some newer cabinets/shelving and refrigerator. The metal roofs are an added bonus! The main home includes large eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 in basement near laundry area) and enclosed front porch. You will appreciate the original woodwork as well! The efficiency apartment on the 3rd floor as a newer private entry through the back yard. The apartment is a studio style with kitchenette, dining, sitting and bedroom areas and 3/4 bathroom. The backyard is relatively private and the lot is lined with trees along South Ave. The detached garage has plenty of space and the driveway and parking area is paved. Electric portable fireplace and cabinets are negotiable.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Full
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 05227500300

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Yes
    • Sewer: City

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $20 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Houghton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $143/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $224,100
    • Annual tax amount: $3,777

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/23/2020Sold$163,000-4%$78/sqft
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    6/19/2020Pending sale$169,800$81/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 NORTH COUNTRY AGENCY #1117219 Report a problem
    6/9/2020Listed for sale$169,800$81/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 NORTH COUNTRY AGENCY #1117219 Report a problem
    2/7/2020Pending sale$169,800$81/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 North Country Agency #1117219 Report a problem
    11/18/2019Listing removed$1,600-8.6%$1/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 North Country Agency #1118557 Report a problem
    11/15/2019Price change$169,800-1.5%$81/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 North Country Agency #1117219 Report a problem
    11/1/2019Listed for rent$1,750$1/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 NORTH COUNTRY AGENCY-H #1118557 Report a problem
    10/2/2019Price change$172,400-1.4%$82/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 North Country Agency #1117219 Report a problem
    8/23/2019Listed for sale$174,900+34.5%$83/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 NORTH COUNTRY AGENCY-H #1117219 Report a problem
    11/16/2016Sold$130,000$62/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,777 +4.9%$112,050 +9.3%
    2024$3,601 $102,537 +20.5%
    2023-- $85,086 +12.8%
    2022-- $75,444 +4.2%
    2021-- $72,410 +3.5%
    2020-- $69,952 +14.6%
    2019-- $61,058 +6.4%
    2018-- $57,394 +5.4%
    2017-- $54,460 +5.3%
    2016-- $51,743 +4.7%
    2015-- $49,401 -0.1%
    2014-- $49,428 +0.6%
    2013-- $49,148
    2012-- $49,148 +3.8%
    2011-- $47,368 -0.1%
    2010-- $47,428
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 49931

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Houghton Portage Twp

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

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