Great starter home or investment property. Walk into this cute and quaint home that has all new kitchen cabinets and flooring. Kitchen appliances stay. Freshly painted throughout, blank canvas for your favorite colors. Hardwood floors throughout. Bathroom has been completely redone with new ceramic tile, sink, toilet, and shower. Don't pass this one up, it will go fast. Seller will be ordering city inspection this week, buyer to assume repairs, sold as-is. All m & d approximate. Agent must be present for all showings, inspections, and walk throughs. Please follow Covid protocol. Interior pictures to follow.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Erdman McGue• Remerica Integrity II
Bought with Sarah Myszkier• Mutual Realty, LLC
Source:REALCOMP #2200099203
Redfin Estimate
$140,758
$49K since sold in May 2025$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 2.2% higher than the average sale price ($138K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great starter home or investment property. Walk into this cute and quaint home that has all new kitchen cabinets and flooring. Kitchen appliances stay. Freshly painted throughout, blank canvas for your favorite colors. Hardwood floors throughout. Bathroom has been completely redone with new ceramic tile, sink, toilet, and shower. Don't pass this one up, it will go fast. Seller will be ordering city inspection this week, buyer to assume repairs, sold as-is. All m & d approximate. Agent must be present for all showings, inspections, and walk throughs. Please follow Covid protocol. Interior pictures to follow.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #338763
Oct 2, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2004
Listed
$92,900
$108/sq ft
REALCOMP #24037087
Oct 2, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2004
Listed
$92,900
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 1999
Sold
$45,000
$52/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #269273
Jun 18, 1999
Sold
$45,000
$52/sq ft
Jun 2, 1999
Listed
$54,900
$64/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000269273
Jun 18, 1999
Sold
$45,000
$52/sq ft
Jun 2, 1999
Listed
$54,900
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,400 (−14.0%)
2024
$3,952 (+23.7%)
2023
$3,194 (+3.5%)
2022
$3,085 (+139.7%)
2021
$1,287 (+0.3%)
2020
$1,283 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,189 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,148 (+0.9%)
2017
$1,137 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,127 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,092 (+13.3%)
2014
$964
Tax history for 17980 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,400 (−14.0%)
2024
$3,952 (+23.7%)
2023
$3,194 (+3.5%)
2022
$3,085 (+139.7%)
2021
$1,287 (+0.3%)
2020
$1,283 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,189 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,148 (+0.9%)
2017
$1,137 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,127 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,092 (+13.3%)
2014
$964
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
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: 864
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 864
Building Sq. Ft: 864
Legal Description: W117 LOT 117 ALSO WLY 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Legal Lot Number: 117
Municipality Name: MELVINDALE
Acres: 0.09
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.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0117 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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 • 1.2mi
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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Melvindale, MI • 48122
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$134,000 – $162,000
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