Three-bedroom Melvindale vinyl-sided bungalow, up-to-code with no City-required repairs to do! Enjoy: updated kitchen with dining nook, large living room, first-floor full bath plus a three-piece bath in the basement, large upper bedroom, updated windows, finished room in the basement plus a partially-finished family room, 1.5-car detached garage, central air, Goodman forced-warm-air furnace, updated 100 amp breaker box, copper pipes, glass block windows, covered front porch, and immediate occupancy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • Century 21 Riverpointe
•734-671-3020 (broker)
•eann.redfield@century21.com (broker)
Bought with Vlada Mukaiyama• Social House Real Estate Group LLC
Three-bedroom Melvindale vinyl-sided bungalow, up-to-code with no City-required repairs to do! Enjoy: updated kitchen with dining nook, large living room, first-floor full bath plus a three-piece bath in the basement, large upper bedroom, updated windows, finished room in the basement plus a partially-finished family room, 1.5-car detached garage, central air, Goodman forced-warm-air furnace, updated 100 amp breaker box, copper pipes, glass block windows, covered front porch, and immediate occupancy!
REALCOMP #218114752
Mar 27, 2019
Sold
$92,600
$84/sq ft
Feb 26, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2019
Relisted
—
Feb 11, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 29, 2018
Listed
$89,900
$82/sq ft
REALCOMP #29159771
Dec 22, 2009
Listed
$22,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 2005
Sold
$120,000
$109/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #456508
Sep 30, 2004
Sold
$120,000
$109/sq ft
Jul 29, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2004
Listed
$120,000
$109/sq ft
REALCOMP #24048502
Oct 1, 2004
Sold
$120,000
$109/sq ft
Apr 26, 2004
Listed
$120,000
$109/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000456508
Apr 29, 2004
Listed
$120,000
$109/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #343589
May 9, 2001
Sold
$95,000
$86/sq ft
Mar 13, 2001
Listed
$93,500
$85/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000343589
May 9, 2001
Sold
$95,000
$86/sq ft
Mar 13, 2001
Listed
$93,500
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 18, 1991
Sold
$43,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,972 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,929 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,792 (+3.5%)
2022
$2,697 (+3.2%)
2021
$2,613 (+0.4%)
2020
$2,604 (+71.2%)
2019
$1,521 (−18.2%)
2018
$1,860 (+1.1%)
2017
$1,840 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,823 (+2.5%)
2015
$1,778 (+10.6%)
2014
$1,608
Tax history for 18014 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,972 (+1.5%)
2024
$2,929 (+4.9%)
2023
$2,792 (+3.5%)
2022
$2,697 (+3.2%)
2021
$2,613 (+0.4%)
2020
$2,604 (+71.2%)
2019
$1,521 (−18.2%)
2018
$1,860 (+1.1%)
2017
$1,840 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,823 (+2.5%)
2015
$1,778 (+10.6%)
2014
$1,608
*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
114 ft.
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
964
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 009 04 0075 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 22x14
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1947
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 768
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 691
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.09
Frontage: 35
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $1,864
Summer Tax Amount: $1,300
Winter Tax Amount: $564
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1793
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: Allen Road to Clarence, east to Ruth, south to home
Side of Street: E
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: ALLEN PARK SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 964
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 04 0075 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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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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Estimated sale price
$167,000 – $202,000
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