18044 Ruth St is a 895 square foot house on a 3,920 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 24, 2018 for $81,000. Based on Redfin's Melvindale data, we estimate the home's value is $148,173.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$148,173
$67K since sold in September 2018$2,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 8.9% higher than the average sale price ($136K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Aug 22, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jun 27, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Replace the furnace and air conditioning unit.
Electrical
HVAC
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 888
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ALLEN PARK SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 895
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 888
Building Sq. Ft: 895
Legal Description: Y79 LOT 79 ALSO WLY 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY ALLEN PARK SUB PC 35 L38 P84 WCR
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 308
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Legal Lot Number: 79
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.: 895
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 04 0079 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 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
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Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$141,000 – $171,000
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