18540 RUTH St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1549

Off Market Aug 2024 for $220K

$222,416

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,723/mo

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1,100

sq ft

18540 RUTH St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1549

About this home

Welcome home to this completely remodeled, beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath brick bungalow in the heart of Melvindale. Upon entering the home, you will fall in love with the modern and elegant touches leading you to an open concept kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and ample natural light. The first floor features two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs you will find an additional two bedrooms with walk-in closets. The partially finished basement includes a full bath and is ready for your customization. The backyard is fully fenced and includes a detached 2 car garage. Certificate of Occupancy complete! This house is ready for someone to make it home! You wonâ€™t want to miss this one! Open House this weekend 7/20 12-2 PM.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mario Gonzalez • MG Realty Co LLC

•313-695-9750 (broker)

•mariogon@umich.edu (broker)

Bought with Kalid Shami • Keller Williams Legacy

•313-752-0000 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #60324110

Redfin Estimate

$222,416

$2,416 since sold in August 2024$17K since August

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This home's estimate is 40.2% higher than the average sale price ($159K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$185,000
A
4 beds1 bath1,944 sq ft
18616 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1556
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$160,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
18233 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1526
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$115,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,302 sq ft
18039 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1475
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$145,000
D
3 beds1 bath870 sq ft
18247 Harman St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1403
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$177,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,296 sq ft
18641 Henry St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1462
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$170,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,770 sq ft
17182 Henry St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1070

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$1,510/mo

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Market trends in 48122, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$155K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$179,900
3 beds2 baths2,176 sq ft
18647 Robert St, Melvindale, MI 48122 1461
(810) 227-1111
$100,000
2 beds1 bath696 sq ft
2396 Fisher St, Melvindale, MI 48122
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Sale history for 18540 RUTH St

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #60324110

Aug 20, 2024

Sold

$220,000

$200/sq ft

Aug 20, 2024

Sold

$220,000

$200/sq ft

Jul 21, 2024

Pending

—

Jul 17, 2024

Listed

$195,000

$177/sq ft

Jul 17, 2024

Listed

$195,000

$177/sq ft

REALCOMP #20240051539

Aug 20, 2024

Sold

$220,000

$200/sq ft

Jul 21, 2024

Pending

—

Jul 17, 2024

Listed

$195,000

$177/sq ft

Welcome home to this completely remodeled, beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath brick bungalow in the heart of Melvindale. Upon entering the home, you will fall in love with the modern and elegant touches leading you to an open concept kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and ample natural light. The first floor features two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs you will find an additional two bedrooms with walk-in closets. The partially finished basement includes a full bath and is ready for your customization. The backyard is fully fenced and includes a detached 2 car garage. Certificate of Occupancy complete! This house is ready for someone to make it home! You won’t want to miss this one! Open House this weekend 7/20 12-2 PM.

Greater Lansing AoR #60249057

Dec 15, 2023

Sold

$115,000

$105/sq ft

Dec 15, 2023

Sold

$115,000

$105/sq ft

Sep 29, 2023

Pending

—

Sep 27, 2023

Contingent

—

Sep 18, 2023

Price Changed

$119,900

$109/sq ft

Sep 5, 2023

Relisted

—

Aug 30, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 23, 2023

Listed

$119,900

$109/sq ft

Aug 23, 2023

Listed

$129,900

$118/sq ft

REALCOMP #20230066518

Dec 15, 2023

Sold

$115,000

$105/sq ft

Sep 29, 2023

Pending

—

Sep 27, 2023

Contingent

—

Sep 18, 2023

Price Changed

$119,900

$109/sq ft

Sep 5, 2023

Relisted

—

Aug 30, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 23, 2023

Listed

$129,900

$118/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 30, 2001

Sold

$103,000

$94/sq ft

REALCOMP #20081011

Jan 31, 2001

Sold

$103,000

$94/sq ft

Nov 22, 2000

Listed

$112,900

$103/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 14, 2000

Sold

$77,500

$70/sq ft

REALCOMP #20013279

Mar 1, 2000

Listed

$84,900

$77/sq ft

REALCOMP #00957796

Jan 19, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 1999

Listed

$85,000

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 25, 1998

Sold

$76,900

$70/sq ft

Tax history for 18540 RUTH St

*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

Stories

1.5

Lot width

40 ft.

Lot depth

113 ft.

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,050

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wayne County

APN

47 010 01 0084 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
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage

Interior

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Entry
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 4 Level: Entry
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 10 x 9

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2

Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Basement

Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Entry

Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 10

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 13

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partially Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum, Brick
Foundation Type: Basement

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1928
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 700
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 600

Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.1
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 40

Financial

Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $3,381
Summer Tax Amount: $2,367
Winter Tax Amount: $1,014
Has Assessments
Assessments Amount: $851

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water At Street
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1700

School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park

Address Information
Street Designation: Street

Location Details
Directions: TURN SOUTH ON RUTH FROM OAKWOOD
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.: 1,050
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 010 01 0084 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 • 0.2mi

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 1549

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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

$212,000 – $256,000

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Home values near 18540 RUTH St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
18601 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1266 Sq. Ft.	$189,312
18551 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 777 Sq. Ft.	$125,001

Address	Redfin Estimate
18591 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1358 Sq. Ft.	$189,031
18533 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$157,991

Address	Redfin Estimate
18543 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1123 Sq. Ft.	$144,019
18581 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$137,137

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