18840 Ruth St is a 652 square foot house on a 3,920 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 01, 2025 for $180,000. Based on Redfin's Melvindale data, we estimate the home's value is $136,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$136,000
$44K since sold in October 2025$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($135K) 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
Sep 24, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Oct 9, 2015 • Final
Building
Tear off and reroof a detached garage.
Roofing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 648
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LONE STAR SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 652
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 648
Building Sq. Ft: 652
Legal Description: BB48 LOT 48 ALSO WLY 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY LONE STAR SUB PC 35 L48 P69 WCR
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Legal Lot Number: 48
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.: 652
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 010 02 0048 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Allendale Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Melvindale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% chance 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
$130,000 – $157,000
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