Darling 2 bedroom home in great location. Home includes :Handicap ramps on front and back of home. ,Partially finished basement with attached 1 car garage. Recent updates include: New roof, front porch, back deck and awning, ceiling fans, sliding door to back deck, some newer appliances. Home is located just steps from a city Park, and also near shopping and expressways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$103Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Milinda Valente• Real Living Kee Realty-Rockwood
Darling 2 bedroom home in great location. Home includes :Handicap ramps on front and back of home. ,Partially finished basement with attached 1 car garage. Recent updates include: New roof, front porch, back deck and awning, ceiling fans, sliding door to back deck, some newer appliances. Home is located just steps from a city Park, and also near shopping and expressways.
REALCOMP #2200068949
Oct 15, 2020
Sold
$113,000
$75/sq ft
Sep 3, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 30, 2020
Price Changed
$110,000
$73/sq ft
Aug 28, 2020
Price Changed
$113,000
$75/sq ft
Aug 24, 2020
Listed
$115,000
$76/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #447195
Dec 6, 2005
Listing Removed
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Aug 6, 2005
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000447195
Aug 6, 2005
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 2003
Sold
$110,000
$73/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #377642
Nov 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2003
Listed
$105,900
$70/sq ft
REALCOMP #23059702
Nov 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2003
Listed
$105,900
$70/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #379608
Nov 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2003
Listed
$105,900
$70/sq ft
REALCOMP #23047991
Nov 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2003
Listed
$105,900
$70/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #384376
Sep 4, 2003
Sold
$110,000
$73/sq ft
Jul 25, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2003
Listed
$104,900
$70/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000384376
Sep 4, 2003
Sold
$110,000
$73/sq ft
Jul 3, 2003
Listed
$104,900
$70/sq ft
REALCOMP #23069139
Jul 7, 2003
Listed
$104,900
$70/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #380227
May 12, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2003
Listed
$109,900
$73/sq ft
REALCOMP #23000803
May 12, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 2003
Listed
$109,900
$73/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000380227
Feb 18, 2003
Listed
$109,900
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 2000
Sold
$86,000
$57/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #336962
Dec 9, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 2000
Listed
$87,900
$58/sq ft
REALCOMP #20054638
Aug 9, 2000
Listed
$87,900
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,513 (−25.0%)
2024
$4,683 (+41.9%)
2023
$3,299 (+3.5%)
2022
$3,187 (+27.5%)
2021
$2,500 (+33.0%)
2020
$1,880 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,743 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,683 (+0.9%)
2017
$1,667 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,652 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,601 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,414
Tax history for 17678 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,513 (−25.0%)
2024
$4,683 (+41.9%)
2023
$3,299 (+3.5%)
2022
$3,187 (+27.5%)
2021
$2,500 (+33.0%)
2020
$1,880 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,743 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,683 (+0.9%)
2017
$1,667 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,652 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,601 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,414
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
44 ft.
Lot depth
111 ft.
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 009 02 0093 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Oct 7, 2020 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Oct 24, 2008 • Final
Building
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,008
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 44
Lot Size : 44.00X111.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,743
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Location Information
Directions: Turn off of Allen onto Elizabeth, to Ruth
Subdivision Name: ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB
Cross Street: Oakwood
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0093 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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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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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$149,000 – $180,000
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