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208 E Montezuma Ave, Houghton, MI, 49931

5beds
4baths
3,500sqft
$795,000
$227price/sqft
$5,426/moest. monthly cost
$217,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Investment Opportunity in the heart of downtown Houghton! Mixed use building iis currently set up as 2 commercial units and 2 residential units with 6 parking spaces in garage beneath the units. The location is fantastic located one block above the main Street of Houghton with restaurants, shopping, waterfront parks, trail along the lake, close to Michigan Tech and more! Unit 1 has 2 private offices, reception/waiting area, supply room and half bathroom. Unit 2 includes 3 offices, reception area and half bathroom. The third office has access options from either Unit 1 or 2, depending on the lease terms and currently included in Unit 2’s lease. Unit 3 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with eat-in kitchen, living room. Unit 4 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with eat-in kitchen and living room. Both residential units have granite counters, beautiful cabinetry and access to their own half of the deck overlooking the downtown building-scape, glimpses of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, the hillside across the Portage and maybe even a glimpse of the water from some angles. Units 1, 3 and 4 have access through the drive under garage. Currently the 6 parking spaces are allocated: Unit 2 has 1, Unit 3 has 3 and Unit 4 has 2. Each unit has separate utilities that tenants pay. Building has fire suppression system. Residential leases are through 5/2026 and 5/2027. Commercial lease is through 9/30/2028. One commercial vacancy as of 1/2026. Each unit has own heating system and water heater. Staircase inside building to access roof. Property zoning is B-3 (General Business). Some photos are from previous years between tenant occupancies. Prequalification letter is required for showings. Prequalification letter and non-disclosure agreement is required to review lease information. Year Built: Foundation is original from 1900. Main level was constructed in 2010. ---- 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.

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
51
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
8/10
Houghton Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.9 mi
8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2010

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement,Stone
  • Construction materials: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block,Partial,Stone

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,500
  • Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3105222001000
  • Zoning: Zoning Code: B-3 https://www.cityofhoughton.com/building-planning-zoning/
  • Zoning description: Commercial
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Waterfront features: None
  • Frontage length: 50

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,791 sqft
  • Features: Platted,Corner Lot,Main Street
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 100+/-

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Garage,Basement,Electric in Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 6
  • Covered spaces: 6

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Houghton County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,019$48,228
Home Insurance *$278$3,336
Property Taxes $748$8,976
Electricity $381$4,581
Total$5,426$65,112
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$186,034/yr
40% on housing$162,780/yr
45% on housing$144,693/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.3%
1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$227This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49931$218
Houghton County$156

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49931$157
Houghton County$106

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-24Listed for sale$895,000
2026-04-04Listing removed$940,000
2025-04-03Price change$940,000
2024-03-24Listed for sale$950,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI)
BrokerageCENTURY 21 AFFILIATED

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