17959 Ruth St is a 772 square foot house on a 3,485 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Melvindale data, we estimate the home's value is $122,491.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
3,485 sq ftLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$122,491
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 0.5% lower than the average sale price ($123K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,800 (+1.5%)
2024
$1,774 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,691 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,633 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,583 (+0.4%)
2020
$1,577 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,462 (+3.8%)
2018
$1,409 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,399 (+1.4%)
2016
$1,379 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,336 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,180
Tax history for 17959 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,800 (+1.5%)
2024
$1,774 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,691 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,633 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,583 (+0.4%)
2020
$1,577 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,462 (+3.8%)
2018
$1,409 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,399 (+1.4%)
2016
$1,379 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,336 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,180
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 29, 2016 • Final
Building
Remodel
Apr 26, 2013 • Final
Building
Tear off and reroof a single-family home.
Roofing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 768
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ALLEN BLVD HEIGHTS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 772
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 768
Building Sq. Ft: 772
Legal Description: W61 LOT 61 ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Legal Lot Number: 61
Municipality Name: MELVINDALE
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: R1 1 FA
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 772
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0061 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Allendale Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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 97° 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
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Estimated sale price
$117,000 – $141,000
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