17706 RUTH St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1180

Off Market Oct 2024 for $150K

$189,064

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,008/mo

•

830

sq ft

17706 RUTH St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1180

About this home

Welcome to this charming, well-taken-care-of, two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom brick ranch located in a very desirable part of Melvindale. Featuring a finished basement with a half bath and a bonus room, upstairs you'll find a newer doorwall that leads to a beautiful deck overlooking the serene backyard. The backyard features a privacy fence along the back and one side. * All appliances are included! * Alarm System * Attic Fan * Shed * City inspection has been done * Buyer to assume the MINIMAL LOW- COST REPAIRS! * FHA and VA AT NO COST TO THE SELLER

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jessica Wilson • LPT Realty, LLC

•877-366-2213 (broker)

Bought with Jessica Wilson • LPT Realty, LLC

•877-366-2213 (broker)

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•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #60339779

Redfin Estimate

$189,064

$39K since sold in October 2024$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 20.4% higher than the average sale price ($157K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$170,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,770 sq ft
17182 Henry St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1070
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$145,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,584 sq ft
17136 Harman St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1009
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$115,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,302 sq ft
18039 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1475
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$176,000
D
3 beds1 bath990 sq ft
17614 Eddon St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1226
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$150,000
E
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
18606 Hanna St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1435
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$186,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
17248 Harman St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1060

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Market trends in 48122, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$155K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$179,900
3 beds2 baths2,176 sq ft
18647 Robert St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1461
(810) 227-1111
$100,000
2 beds1 bath696 sq ft
2396 Fisher St, Melvindale, MI 48122
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Sale history for 17706 RUTH St

Date

Event

Price

REALCOMP #20240069291

Oct 8, 2024

Sold

$150,000

$181/sq ft

Sep 29, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 26, 2024

Price Changed

$169,999

$205/sq ft

Sep 20, 2024

Listed

$199,999

$241/sq ft

Sep 15, 2024

Coming Soon

$199,999

$241/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #60339779

Oct 8, 2024

Sold

$150,000

$181/sq ft

Oct 8, 2024

Sold

$150,000

$181/sq ft

Sep 29, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 27, 2024

Price Changed

$169,999

$205/sq ft

Sep 20, 2024

Listed

$199,999

$241/sq ft

Sep 15, 2024

Coming Soon

$199,999

$241/sq ft

Sep 15, 2024

Listed

$169,999

$205/sq ft

Tax history for 17706 RUTH St

*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

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

43 ft.

Lot depth

111 ft.

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

830

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

47 009 02 0096 002

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): 9
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Entry
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 2 Level: Entry
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 8

Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2

Bathroom 1 Information
Lavatory 1 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1 Level: Entry

Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 13 x 9
Dining Room Level: Entry
Dining Room Dimension: 9 x 8

Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: Basement
Family Room Dimensions: 19 x 9

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 12

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Foundation Type: Basement

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1943
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 720
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 720

Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.11
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 43

Financial

Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $26,379
Total Tax Amount: $1,871
Summer Tax Amount: $930
Winter Tax Amount: $941

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: Central A/C, Attic Fan
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1550

School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park

Address Information
Street Designation: Street

Location Details
Directions: Allen to Right on Clarence Left On Ruth
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 830
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0096 002

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
No

Around this home

Schools

Allendale Elementary School

Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

Julian O. Strong Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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 1180

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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

$180,000 – $218,000

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Home values near 17706 RUTH St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17723 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$144,853
17654 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$132,842

Address	Redfin Estimate
17670 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 836 Sq. Ft.	$132,748
17656 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 919 Sq. Ft.	$175,746

Address	Redfin Estimate
17678 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$164,567
17712 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 748 Sq. Ft.	$98,257

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