Sharp looking 2 UNIT INCOME PROPERTY - or live in one and rent out the other! Excellent solution for first time home Buyer interested in building an investment portfolio. The upper unit has 1 bedroom, bath, dining, living room & kitchen. The 1st floor has 1 bedroom also (but could easily be converted to a 2 bedroom) bath, living & kitchen. Property has a full unfinished basement, a large yard and an above ground swimming pool with deck! Just down the street from ballpark and playground!
Sharp looking 2 UNIT INCOME PROPERTY - or live in one and rent out the other! Excellent solution for first time home Buyer interested in building an investment portfolio. The upper unit has 1 bedroom, bath, dining, living room & kitchen. The 1st floor has 1 bedroom also (but could easily be converted to a 2 bedroom) bath, living & kitchen. Property has a full unfinished basement, a large yard and an above ground swimming pool with deck! Just down the street from ballpark and playground!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20589099
Feb 8, 2014
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2013
Listed
$44,900
$24/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #18617
Sep 27, 1999
Sold
$125,900
$66/sq ft
Aug 26, 1999
Listed
$124,900
$66/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #455267
Sep 27, 1999
Sold
$125,900
$66/sq ft
Aug 26, 1999
Listed
$124,900
$66/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000455267
Sep 27, 1999
Sold
$125,900
$66/sq ft
Aug 26, 1999
Listed
$124,900
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 14, 1991
Sold
$52,900
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,423 (+1.5%)
2024
$4,358 (+4.9%)
2023
$4,155 (+3.5%)
2022
$4,013 (+25.3%)
2021
$3,203 (+0.4%)
2020
$3,192 (+7.9%)
2019
$2,959 (+3.6%)
2018
$2,857 (+0.9%)
2017
$2,830 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,804 (+3.2%)
2015
$2,718 (+15.2%)
2014
$2,360
Tax history for 17654 Ruth
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,423 (+1.5%)
2024
$4,358 (+4.9%)
2023
$4,155 (+3.5%)
2022
$4,013 (+25.3%)
2021
$3,203 (+0.4%)
2020
$3,192 (+7.9%)
2019
$2,959 (+3.6%)
2018
$2,857 (+0.9%)
2017
$2,830 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,804 (+3.2%)
2015
$2,718 (+15.2%)
2014
$2,360
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
35 ft.
Lot depth
111 ft.
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,425
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 009 02 0090 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Multi-Family
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1929
Lot Information
Lot Size: 35,111
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.09
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 35
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $3,206
Summer Tax Amount: $1,570
Winter Tax Amount: $1,636
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public Water
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Mult-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Net Operating Income: 0
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Location Details
Directions: NORTH OF CLARENCE AND WEST OF PROSPECT
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Update
Subdivision: Allen Boulevard Heights Sub
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,425
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0090 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
Allendale Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Melvindale, MI • 48122
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$127,000 – $153,000
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