1209 8th Ave, Houghton, MI 49931

$289,000 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
1,754  sqft
Built in 1977

Comfortable 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of Houghton. Located in a quiet neighborhood, it’s just a 12-minute walk to MTU. As you enter this split-level home, step up to the main floor which includes a spacious living room with an unsurpassable view above the trees. You’ll have glimpses of the ski hill and can see a few buildings on campus in the near distance. The living room opens to the dining area which features a sliding glass door to the deck. The dining area light has a dimmer switch to create the perfect atmosphere for your meals. The attractive galley-style kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and counter space for you to create your culinary masterpieces. The rest of the main floor contains 3 nice-sized bedrooms and a full bath. Heading to the lower level of the home you’ll find a large family room with a custom built-in entertainment center, a non-conforming bedroom, a ¾ bathroom, laundry facilities, the mechanical room, and access to the garage which has a motion sensor light. The lower level could be considered a single-floor bedroom suite suitable for the mobility challenged. The lower-level bathroom door is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Outside you’ll enjoy a huge yard with gardens, black currants, raspberries, thimbleberries, a honey crisp apple tree, and a deck overlooking the backyard. There is a shed for storing your outdoor equipment. There are so many updates! They include new furnace 2019, new central a/c 2020, new natural gas water heater 2022, new refrigerator 2020, all new windows 2014, roof/soffit/insulation 2009, attractive kitchen remodel 2005, Dricore subfloor under basement carpeting 2005, custom built-in entertainment center in family room 2010. This wonderful location is close to MTU, schools, the Tech trails, shopping, dining, and Houghton’s charming downtown. Snowblower, lawn mower, outdoor grill, and some furniture are negotiable. This information has been secured from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. References to square footage, lot size /dimensions, and age are approximate. Buyer must verify the information and bears all risk for inaccuracies. Taxes may change upon sale.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Cable/Internet Avail.,Ceramic Floors
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement:
Block
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior

General:
Wood, Deck,Garden Area
Style:
Modular,Raised Ranch
Other Structures:
Shed
Parking:
3 or More Spaces,Garage,Paved Driveway

Construction

General:
Bi-Level, Basement

Location

Road/Access:
City/County,Paved Street,Year Round
Originating MLS:
Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
School District:
Houghton-Portage Twp Schools
County:
Houghton

Lot

Zoning:
Residential, Lengthy. See Assoc. Docs., 31-052-186-046-00

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected,Hard Line Internet,Internet Spectrum
Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sanitary

Financial

Source:
Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H, GRETCHEN JANSSEN

About Houghton, MI

Housing

Number of Units
3,328
Median Home Value
$184,896
Median Rent
$612

56.67% of housing units are renter occupied.

12.49% are vacant.

Commute

Car
64.16%
Public Transportation
0.11%
Walk to Work
26.03%
Work from Home
6.63%
Other
1.06%

The median travel time to work is 13 minutes.

People

Population
10,303
Median Age
25.60
Median Household Size
2.27

Education

High School
22.56%
Associate’s Degree
6.79%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.09%
Graduate Degree
26.92%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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