WOW THIS WELL MAINTAINED BRICK BUNGALOW IS MOVE IN READY. COVED CEILINGS AND PLASTER WALLS WITH HARDWOOD FLOOR UNDER CARPET ON MAIN FLOOR. GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS IN BASEMENT. UPDATES INCLUDE: FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONER 2014 * ROOF 2008 * WINDOWS 2001 * LIVING ROOM PICTURE WINDOW 2015 (MAGIC) * TOP OF THE LINE ENTRY DOORS AND STORM DOORS 2015 & 2016 * STOVE 2015 * FRIDGE 2014 * NORTH AND WEST OUTSIDE WALLS HAD TOTAL RECONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE NEW INSULATION AND NEW BRICK AND WINDOWS. BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM LIGHT TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW, ONLY EXCLUSION. C OF O ALREADY DONE. 12 HOUR NOTICE DURING WEEK AND 2 HOUR NOTICE ON WEEKENDS PLEASE.
WOW THIS WELL MAINTAINED BRICK BUNGALOW IS MOVE IN READY. COVED CEILINGS AND PLASTER WALLS WITH HARDWOOD FLOOR UNDER CARPET ON MAIN FLOOR. GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS IN BASEMENT. UPDATES INCLUDE: FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONER 2014 * ROOF 2008 * WINDOWS 2001 * LIVING ROOM PICTURE WINDOW 2015 (MAGIC) * TOP OF THE LINE ENTRY DOORS AND STORM DOORS 2015 & 2016 * STOVE 2015 * FRIDGE 2014 * NORTH AND WEST OUTSIDE WALLS HAD TOTAL RECONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE NEW INSULATION AND NEW BRICK AND WINDOWS. BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM LIGHT TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW, ONLY EXCLUSION. C OF O ALREADY DONE. 12 HOUR NOTICE DURING WEEK AND 2 HOUR NOTICE ON WEEKENDS PLEASE.
REALCOMP #218114455
Jan 11, 2019
Sold
$85,000
$74/sq ft
Dec 11, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 30, 2018
Listed
$89,900
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 2001
Sold
$89,500
$78/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #343846
Feb 26, 2001
Sold
$89,500
$78/sq ft
Jan 15, 2001
Listed
$89,500
$78/sq ft
REALCOMP #21003692
Mar 26, 2001
Sold
$89,500
$78/sq ft
Jan 15, 2001
Listed
$89,500
$78/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000343846
Feb 26, 2001
Sold
$89,500
$78/sq ft
Jan 15, 2001
Listed
$89,500
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 27, 2000
Sold
$50,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,629 (+1.5%)
2024
$1,605 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,530 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,478 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,432 (+0.3%)
2020
$1,427 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,323 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,277 (+0.9%)
2017
$1,265 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,254 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,215 (+12.1%)
2014
$1,084
Tax history for 17989 RUTH St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,629 (+1.5%)
2024
$1,605 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,530 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,478 (+3.2%)
2021
$1,432 (+0.3%)
2020
$1,427 (+7.9%)
2019
$1,323 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,277 (+0.9%)
2017
$1,265 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,254 (+3.2%)
2015
$1,215 (+12.1%)
2014
$1,084
*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
Stories
1.25
Lot width
35 ft.
Lot depth
101 ft.
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
964
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 009 02 0057 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail., Dsl Available
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1947
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 768
Lot Information
Lot Size: 35,119
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.08
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 35
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $1,282
Summer Tax Amount: $791
Winter Tax Amount: $491
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1152
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: NORTH OFF OAKWOOD BLVD
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 964
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 02 0057 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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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 • 1.2mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$150,000 – $181,000
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