Beautiful bungalow completely redone sitting on a great double lot including a garage. One block from the park and entire neighborhood shows high pride of ownership. Move right in with the long list of updates completed. New windows, refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, entirely new kitchen with granite counter tops, freshly painted, new doors, fixtures etc. .. The list goes on here. .
Beautiful bungalow completely redone sitting on a great double lot including a garage. One block from the park and entire neighborhood shows high pride of ownership. Move right in with the long list of updates completed. New windows, refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, entirely new kitchen with granite counter tops, freshly painted, new doors, fixtures etc. .. The list goes on here. .
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,382 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,347 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,238 (+3.5%)
2022
$2,162 (+3.2%)
2021
$2,095 (+0.4%)
2020
$2,087 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,935 (+13.3%)
2018
$1,708 (+19.1%)
2017
$1,434 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,421 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,377 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,216
Tax history for 17681 RUTH St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,382 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,347 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,238 (+3.5%)
2022
$2,162 (+3.2%)
2021
$2,095 (+0.4%)
2020
$2,087 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,935 (+13.3%)
2018
$1,708 (+19.1%)
2017
$1,434 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,421 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,377 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,216
*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
1
Stories
1.25
Lot width
53 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 009 02 0081 303
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1950
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 768
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Irregular
Lot Size: 75,100
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 75
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $1,421
Summer Tax Amount: $870
Winter Tax Amount: $551
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public At Street
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=960
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: North of Oakwood, East of Allen
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0081 303
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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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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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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Historical weather
Melvindale, MI • 48122 1144
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$160,000 – $194,000
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