SATURDAY/SUNDAY SHOWINGS ONLY!! 48 HR. NOTICE TO SHOW! GREAT INCOME OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!!! THIS 2 UNIT DUPLEX WON'T LAST LONG. LOWER UNIT HAS 2 BEDROOMS 1 BATH AND IS OCCUPIED, TENANT PAYING 650/MONTH!!!!(GAS INCLUDED) ONLY AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND SHOWINGS ONLY!!! UPPER UNIT IS VACANT (HAS RENTAL C OF O), ENTRY UPON LOCK BOX, HAS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH. PROPERTY HAS A BASEMENT AND 2 CAR GARAGE. NEW HOT WATER HEATER, FURNACE ONLY A YEAR OLD. NEW ROOF 2 YEARS AGO! PROPERTY SOLD AS IS. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR CITY INSPECTION AND ANY REQUIREMENTS/REPAIRS (IF ANY). BUYER TO ASSUME TERM OF LEASE. PHOTOS ARE OF VACANT UPPER ONLY. UPPER UNIT JUST VACANT, CARPET CLEANING AND PAINT NEEDED.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY SHOWINGS ONLY!! 48 HR. NOTICE TO SHOW! GREAT INCOME OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!!! THIS 2 UNIT DUPLEX WON'T LAST LONG. LOWER UNIT HAS 2 BEDROOMS 1 BATH AND IS OCCUPIED, TENANT PAYING 650/MONTH!!!!(GAS INCLUDED) ONLY AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND SHOWINGS ONLY!!! UPPER UNIT IS VACANT (HAS RENTAL C OF O), ENTRY UPON LOCK BOX, HAS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH. PROPERTY HAS A BASEMENT AND 2 CAR GARAGE. NEW HOT WATER HEATER, FURNACE ONLY A YEAR OLD. NEW ROOF 2 YEARS AGO! PROPERTY SOLD AS IS. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR CITY INSPECTION AND ANY REQUIREMENTS/REPAIRS (IF ANY). BUYER TO ASSUME TERM OF LEASE. PHOTOS ARE OF VACANT UPPER ONLY. UPPER UNIT JUST VACANT, CARPET CLEANING AND PAINT NEEDED.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21209764
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
$55,000
$36/sq ft
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
$55,000
$36/sq ft
Oct 7, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2016
Price Changed
$62,900
$42/sq ft
Aug 29, 2016
Listed
$64,900
$43/sq ft
Aug 29, 2016
Listed
$62,900
$42/sq ft
SATURDAY/SUNDAY SHOWINGS ONLY!! 48 HR. NOTICE TO SHOW! GREAT INCOME OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!!! THIS 2 UNIT DUPLEX WON'T LAST LONG. LOWER UNIT HAS 2 BEDROOMS 1 BATH AND IS OCCUPIED, TENANT PAYING 650/MONTH!!!!(GAS INCLUDED) ONLY AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND SHOWINGS ONLY!!! UPPER UNIT IS VACANT (HAS RENTAL C OF O), ENTRY UPON LOCK BOX, HAS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH. PROPERTY HAS A BASEMENT AND 2 CAR GARAGE. NEW HOT WATER HEATER, FURNACE ONLY A YEAR OLD. NEW ROOF 2 YEARS AGO! PROPERTY SOLD AS IS. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR CITY INSPECTION AND ANY REQUIREMENTS/REPAIRS (IF ANY). BUYER TO ASSUME TERM OF LEASE. PHOTOS ARE OF VACANT UPPER ONLY. UPPER UNIT JUST VACANT, CARPET CLEANING AND PAINT NEEDED.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #16998
Apr 17, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2002
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #447482
Apr 17, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2002
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40230674
Apr 17, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2002
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60040223
Apr 17, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2002
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
REALCOMP #22005291
Jan 17, 2002
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 2000
Sold
$69,000
$46/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #18146
Oct 13, 2000
Sold
$75,000
$50/sq ft
Sep 20, 2000
Listed
$89,900
$59/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #347562
Oct 13, 2000
Sold
$75,000
$50/sq ft
Sep 20, 2000
Listed
$89,900
$59/sq ft
REALCOMP #20066982
Sep 20, 2000
Listed
$89,900
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,981 (+1.8%)
2024
$3,910 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,722 (+3.8%)
2022
$3,585 (+3.2%)
2021
$3,474 (+0.6%)
2020
$3,454 (+6.6%)
2019
$3,239 (+8.2%)
2018
$2,993 (−3.5%)
2017
$3,102 (+18.8%)
2016
$2,612 (+2.6%)
2015
$2,546 (+10.5%)
2014
$2,304
Tax history for 18533 RUTH St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,981 (+1.8%)
2024
$3,910 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,722 (+3.8%)
2022
$3,585 (+3.2%)
2021
$3,474 (+0.6%)
2020
$3,454 (+6.6%)
2019
$3,239 (+8.2%)
2018
$2,993 (−3.5%)
2017
$3,102 (+18.8%)
2016
$2,612 (+2.6%)
2015
$2,546 (+10.5%)
2014
$2,304
*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
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 010 01 0050 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Multi-Family
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1930
Lot Information
Lot Size: 40,100
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 40
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $2,546
Summer Tax Amount: $1,808
Winter Tax Amount: $738
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public Water
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary
Location
Mult-Unit Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Net Operating Income: $7,800
Net Operating Income: 7800
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: S. of Oakwood, E. of Allen
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: OAKBORN-ROUGE SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 010 01 0050 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
Around this home
Schools
Allendale Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 1548
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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
$153,000 – $185,000
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