
44183 U S 41 Chassell, MI 49916
Estimated payment $3,792/month
Highlights
- Beach Front
- Contemporary Architecture
- Home Office
- Houghton Elementary School Rated A
- Wooded Lot
- Workshop
About This Home
This is a beautiful, hard to find midcentury home with the best of both worlds: 275' of private Portage Lake frontage and a 14.8-acre lot with a really nice forest. The waterfront parcel is located across the road from the house, giving you direct lake access while keeping the home tucked into a peaceful, wooded setting. You'll love this house if you appreciate natural light! Floor to ceiling glass in the main rooms allows natural light pour in and brings the outside in. The kitchen is well appointed with birch cabinets and granite countertops. The living room has a gas fireplace to cozy up by and offers views of both the water and the backyard, which features numerous mature white pines. A dedicated dining room also enjoys the large floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a warm, open atmosphere. The master bedroom is spacious and includes its own ensuite full bath with a walk-in shower, penny tiling, a heated floor, and a heated towel rack. There's a dedicated office with built-in shelving and a wooded view that makes for a quiet workspace. Off the living room, you'll find a beautiful patio area to enjoy the outdoors. The main level also includes an electric sauna which has shower and sink (not included in bath total) and a laundry room. The basement has an ample amount of storage and closets. Both the garage and the adjacent workshop are heated and insulated. Major updates include new roofs in 2019 and 2024 at a total cost of $70K, along with updated siding. The home was built by Herman Gundlach and designed by W.T. Monberg, an architect out of Chicago, for the philanthropic Rice family. Interior details include redwood, walnut, and teak finishes throughout. One-inch thick slate floors feel solid underfoot and add fantastic character. The property also includes a dock and two sheds; one by the garden area near the house and one on the waterfront side. A small creek runs through the land. You're only five minutes to the outskirts of Houghton, under three miles to Portage Lake Golf Course, and just 3.5 miles to bike and ski trails. Natural gas and cable internet are in place.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,435
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 14.8 Acre Lot
- 275 Ft Wide Lot
- Beach Front
- Lake Front
- Rural Setting
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Composite Building Materials
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Entryway
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Workshop
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Linoleum
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Partial Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
- Crawl Space
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Boiler Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 010-220-068-00
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $4,435 | $242,997 | $0 | $0 |
2023 | $4,227 | $222,355 | $0 | $0 |
2022 | $7,030 | $218,929 | $0 | $0 |
2021 | $6,896 | $206,077 | $0 | $0 |
2020 | $6,339 | $191,191 | $0 | $0 |
2019 | $6,165 | $181,835 | $0 | $0 |
2018 | $5,516 | $279,519 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $5,182 | $275,015 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | -- | $174,071 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | -- | $171,871 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | -- | $157,834 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/09/2025 08/09/25 | Price Changed | $624,900 | -5.2% | $211 / Sq Ft |
07/14/2025 07/14/25 | Price Changed | $659,000 | -2.9% | $222 / Sq Ft |
06/23/2025 06/23/25 | For Sale | $679,000 | -- | $229 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $285,000 | Attorney Only | |
Deed | $305,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $225,000 | Construction |
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Source: Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®
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