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17686 Ruth, Melvindale, MI 48122
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A must see! This clean home has an updated kitchen w/ oak cabinets & rec. lighting, a good size dining room, updated bath w/ cer. tile, neutral decor, berber carpet, an extra (11x12) fin. room in basement. Did I mention newer vinyl windows, new C/A, 2 car garage w/ opener, steel entry doors, copper pl. Cont. Continue to show.

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Sale history for 17686 Ruth
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Tax history for 17686 Ruth
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
- Garage Type: Electric In Garage
Interior
- Interior Features
- Rooms: First Floor Bedroom
- Interior Features: Window Treatment(S)
- Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bedroom Information
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 9 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 8 x 12
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- # of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
- Dining/Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimension: 8 x 12
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Dining Room Dimension: 10 x 11
- Library/Den/Living Room Information
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Laundry/Basement Information
- Basement : Has Basement
- Basement Type: Partially Finished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Construction: Brick
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sidewalks
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Structure Style: 1 Story
- Year Built: 1943
- Lot Information
- Lot Size: 44,111
- Land Information
- Roads: Paved Street
- Frontage: 44
- Flood Insurance: Not Required
Financial
- Tax/Assessments Information
- Total Tax Amount: $2,387
- Summer Tax Amount: $1,218
- Winter Tax Amount: $1,169
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
- Water: Public Water
- Cooling System: Central A/C
- Heating System: Forced Air
- Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
- Unit 5 Information
- Living Room Dimensions: L=841
- School Information
- School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
- School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
- Location Details
- Municipality: Out Of Michigan
- Mail City: Melvindale
- Subdivision: W94B95A Sw86ft of Lot 94 1/2 NE 18ft of Lot 95 Als
- Municipality: Out Of Michigan
- Area (Municipality): Out of Michigan (99999)
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 841
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1943
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Wayne County
- APN: 47 009 02 0094 002
Other
- Listing Information
- Originating MLS: Monroe County Association
- Originating MLS: Monroe
Around this home
Schools
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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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