Welcome to this Chalet Bungalow style home, where character abounds! Spend mornings on your enclosed porch, or weekends out in your double lot gardening, or just soaking up some rays! This 1425 sq ft home boasts 4 bedrooms- 3 upstairs & the 4th conveniently located on the 1st floor. The full bath is upstairs & the remodeled half bath is situated on the main level. The kitchen is large enough to have an eat in area, or you can enjoy the full sized formal dining room for meals & entertaining. The kitchen is updated with a farmhouse style sink & boasts plenty of cabinets & counter areas. There is no shortage of storage with a full walk-in pantry, lg closets, & full basement. This home has all the original HW floors & woodworking thru-out. Included: 5 window a/c units (1 for each BR, & 1 centrally located in the DR), stove, dishwasher, a new roof, & tons of potential for a happy, lifetime home. Chimney, circuit box, & meter are new. Buyer to assume all city requirements/C of O if needed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Erick Monzo• Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes
•586-541-4000 (broker)
Bought with Erick Monzo• Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes
Welcome to this Chalet Bungalow style home, where character abounds! Spend mornings on your enclosed porch, or weekends out in your double lot gardening, or just soaking up some rays! This 1425 sq ft home boasts 4 bedrooms- 3 upstairs & the 4th conveniently located on the 1st floor. The full bath is upstairs & the remodeled half bath is situated on the main level. The kitchen is large enough to have an eat in area, or you can enjoy the full sized formal dining room for meals & entertaining. The kitchen is updated with a farmhouse style sink & boasts plenty of cabinets & counter areas. There is no shortage of storage with a full walk-in pantry, lg closets, & full basement. This home has all the original HW floors & woodworking thru-out. Included: 5 window a/c units (1 for each BR, & 1 centrally located in the DR), stove, dishwasher, a new roof, & tons of potential for a happy, lifetime home. Chimney, circuit box, & meter are new. Buyer to assume all city requirements/C of O if needed.
REALCOMP #218029482
May 2, 2018
Sold
$75,500
$53/sq ft
Apr 11, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2018
Listed
$79,900
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,986 (+10.0%)
2024
$6,350 (+15.6%)
2023
$5,496 (+28.3%)
2022
$4,284 (+3.2%)
2021
$4,151 (+0.6%)
2020
$4,128 (+6.6%)
2019
$3,871 (+71.8%)
2018
$2,253 (+0.9%)
2017
$2,232 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,212 (+3.2%)
2015
$2,144 (+13.3%)
2014
$1,893
Tax history for 18854 RUTH St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,986 (+10.0%)
2024
$6,350 (+15.6%)
2023
$5,496 (+28.3%)
2022
$4,284 (+3.2%)
2021
$4,151 (+0.6%)
2020
$4,128 (+6.6%)
2019
$3,871 (+71.8%)
2018
$2,253 (+0.9%)
2017
$2,232 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,212 (+3.2%)
2015
$2,144 (+13.3%)
2014
$1,893
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
36 ft.
Lot depth
112 ft.
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,424
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
47 010 02 0050 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
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Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1928
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 700
Lot Information
Lot Size: 72,112
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.19
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 72
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $2,224
Summer Tax Amount: $1,366
Winter Tax Amount: $858
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Cooling System: Wall/Window A/C
Heating System: Hot Water
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1424
School Information
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
School District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: N of Outer Drive W, E of Allen Rd
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Melvindale
Mail City: Melvindale
Subdivision: LONE STAR SUB
Municipality: Melvindale
Area (Municipality): Melvindale (82142)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,424
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 47 010 02 0050 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 • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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
Melvindale, MI • 48122 1547
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Estimated sale price
$185,000 – $224,000
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