Beautiful, brick 5 bedroom home with hardwood floors throughout.
REALCOMP #214053179
Jul 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2014
Listed
$62,000
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 2007
Sold
$75,000
$56/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #272171
Oct 17, 2007
Sold
$70,000
$52/sq ft
Sep 24, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2007
Listed
$80,000
$60/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000272171
Oct 17, 2007
Sold
$70,000
$52/sq ft
May 15, 2007
Listed
$80,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,079 (−2.8%)
2024
$3,166 (+9.5%)
2023
$2,892 (+3.5%)
2022
$2,794 (−11.3%)
2021
$3,149 (+3.9%)
2020
$3,032 (+21.2%)
2019
$2,501 (+3.6%)
2018
$2,414 (+0.9%)
2017
$2,392 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,370 (+10.9%)
2015
$2,137 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,887
Tax history for 18289 RUTH St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,079 (−2.8%)
2024
$3,166 (+9.5%)
2023
$2,892 (+3.5%)
2022
$2,794 (−11.3%)
2021
$3,149 (+3.9%)
2020
$3,032 (+21.2%)
2019
$2,501 (+3.6%)
2018
$2,414 (+0.9%)
2017
$2,392 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,370 (+10.9%)
2015
$2,137 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,887
*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
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,342
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 009 04 0049 303
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Sep 2, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Jan 9, 2008 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Livingroom Fireplace
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1939
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 892
Lot Information
Lot Size: 50,110
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.13
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 50
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $1,887
Summer Tax Amount: $1,111
Winter Tax Amount: $776
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public At Street
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1342
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: South Oakwood to Ruth East
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: ALLEN PARK SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 009 04 0049 303
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 • 0.3mi
4/10
Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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Historical weather
Melvindale, MI • 48122 1526
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$176,000 – $212,000
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