Google street view image for 17965 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Off market jun 2019 for $91K

$159,986

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $630/mo

•

1,500

sq ft

17965 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

About this home

Cute, cozy, and comfortable bungalow offers many ways to relax! From the outdoor pool with the huge deck to the finished basement complete with bar area! Recent updates include roof '13, heat and air '15, copper plumbing and glass block windows. Front living room window is newer and remaining windows have been updated. The extra lot (making this parcel 70x100) gives plenty of space to live and play! The huge upstairs master bedroom has great closet space and a bonus sitting area. Appliances can stay, one year home warranty is included, and occupancy is negotiable. Come take a look!

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Robert Marx • Century 21 Curran & Oberski

Bought with Guss Hammoud • The Signature Group Realty, LLC

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•Source:Greater Lansing AoR #21595145

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Redfin Estimate

$159,986

$69K since sold in June 2019$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.6% lower than the average sale price ($190K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$241,000
A
3 beds2 baths950 sq ft
3511 Elizabeth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1161
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$135,000
B
3 beds1 bath902 sq ft
17419 Prospect St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1129
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$240,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,004 sq ft
3543 Caryn St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1107
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$115,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,043 sq ft
18948 Wall St, Melvindale, MI 48122
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
3575 Furgerson St, Melvindale, MI 48122
$220,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
3575 Furgerson St, Melvindale, MI 48122
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
17248 Harman St, Melvindale, MI 48122
$186,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
17248 Harman St, Melvindale, MI 48122

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$1,301/mo

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Market trends in 48122, MI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$165K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$490,000
8 beds6 baths8,261 sq ft
19621 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122
$249,900
3 beds2 baths2,193 sq ft
17740 Hanna St, Melvindale, MI 48122
$100,000
2 beds1 bath705 sq ft
18655 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122
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Sale history for 17965 Ruth St

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #21595145

Jun 3, 2019

Sold

$91,000

$61/sq ft

Apr 25, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 22, 2019

Listed

$99,900

$67/sq ft

REALCOMP #219035997

Jun 3, 2019

Sold

$91,000

$61/sq ft

Apr 25, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 22, 2019

Listed

$99,900

$67/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 13, 1997

Sold

$40,000

$27/sq ft

Tax history for 17965 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

Public record
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

70 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

772

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

47 009 02 0059 301

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Has Home Warranty

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 70
Lot Size : 70X100X70X100
Lot Size Acres: 0.16

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,645

Location

Schools Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park

Location Information
Directions: ALLEN TO CORA OR CLARENCE/ RUTH IS FIRST STREET IN OFF ALLEN
Subdivision Name: ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB
Cross Street: OAKWOOD

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 772
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0059 301

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

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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 • 0.4mi

4/10

Melvindale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

Melvindale, MI • 48122

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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

$152,000 – $184,000

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New listings for sale in 48122

$490,000

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Home values near 17965 Ruth St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17966 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$134,241
17944 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 726 Sq. Ft.	$121,428

Address	Redfin Estimate
17945 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$147,139
17930 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 770 Sq. Ft.	$124,763

Address	Redfin Estimate
17938 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$139,846
17980 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$134,196

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