Great investment to own with a lot of potential, property features 3 bedrooms, living room, Dining room, 1 bath and full basement. . All sizes and measurements are approximate but not guaranteed, buyer or agent to verify. Property sold as is, buyer to order city inspection and final water bill. Asset built prior to 1978 lead based paint potentially exists. This property may qualify for Seller Financing (Vendee).
Great investment to own with a lot of potential, property features 3 bedrooms, living room, Dining room, 1 bath and full basement. . All sizes and measurements are approximate but not guaranteed, buyer or agent to verify. Property sold as is, buyer to order city inspection and final water bill. Asset built prior to 1978 lead based paint potentially exists. This property may qualify for Seller Financing (Vendee).
REALCOMP #219124276
Jul 2, 2020
Sold
$46,500
$62/sq ft
Feb 12, 2020
Price Changed
$49,900
$66/sq ft
Feb 12, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 22, 2019
Listed
$56,500
$75/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31389497
Oct 29, 2019
Listing Removed
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Oct 25, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2019
Price Changed
$68,000
$90/sq ft
Sep 13, 2019
Relisted
—
Aug 16, 2019
Contingent
—
Aug 7, 2019
Price Changed
$50,000
$66/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Listed
$74,000
$98/sq ft
REALCOMP #57031389497
Oct 29, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2019
Price Changed
$68,000
$90/sq ft
Sep 13, 2019
Relisted
—
Aug 16, 2019
Contingent
—
Aug 7, 2019
Price Changed
$50,000
$66/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Listed
$74,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2003
Sold
$89,900
$120/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #333668
Mar 10, 2003
Sold
$89,900
$120/sq ft
Jan 24, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Nov 30, 2002
Listed
$89,900
$120/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000333668
Mar 10, 2003
Sold
$89,900
$120/sq ft
Nov 30, 2002
Listed
$89,900
$120/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #342131
Jan 26, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2002
Listed
$89,900
$120/sq ft
REALCOMP #57000342131
Oct 26, 2002
Listed
$89,900
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,623 (+1.8%)
2024
$3,559 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,388 (+3.8%)
2022
$3,263 (+3.2%)
2021
$3,162 (+53.5%)
2020
$2,059 (−47.8%)
2019
$3,949 (+111.3%)
2018
$1,869 (+1.1%)
2017
$1,849 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,832 (+30.5%)
2015
$1,404 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,240
Tax history for 18559 RUTH St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,623 (+1.8%)
2024
$3,559 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,388 (+3.8%)
2022
$3,263 (+3.2%)
2021
$3,162 (+53.5%)
2020
$2,059 (−47.8%)
2019
$3,949 (+111.3%)
2018
$1,869 (+1.1%)
2017
$1,849 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,832 (+30.5%)
2015
$1,404 (+13.2%)
2014
$1,240
*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
—
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
752
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 010 01 0053 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): 7
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1940
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 752
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 600
Lot Information
Lot Size: 53,100
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.09
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 53
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $22,250
Total Tax Amount: $3,935
Summer Tax Amount: $3,356
Winter Tax Amount: $579
Has Assessments
Assessments Amount: $2,017.44
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1352
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: S of Allen W of Oakwood
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: OAKBORN-ROUGE SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 752
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 010 01 0053 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 • 0.6mi
5/10
Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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 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
$147,000 – $178,000
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