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$168,922$235 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $139,000 on Sep 27, 2023

17640 RUTH ST

MELVINDALE, MI 48122
2 / 1
Baths
720 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$169K
$152K low$186K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,000 · Sep 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,914 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$87,500 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Melvindale High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.9 mi

District: Melvindale-North Allen Park School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48122These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,380
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,732 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,186
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,569
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17640 Ruth St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Melvindale 48122
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Melvindale 48122
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Melvindale 48122

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$71K$228K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Melvindale 48122.

How it measures up in Melvindale 48122

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melvindale 48122.

Estimated value$168,922
CheaperTypical $131,131Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 17640 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvindale 48122Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,92283% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$235almost all homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²11% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac62% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194336% of homes36% of homes

About 17640 Ruth St

How much is 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI is $168,922 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $151,829 to $186,015. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sell?

17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sold on Sep 27, 2023 for $139,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI has 2 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI built?

17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI is assigned to Julian O. Strong Middle School (middle), rated C-; Melvindale High School (high), rated B-; Rogers Early Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Melvindale-North Allen Park School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI compare to other homes in Melvindale 48122?

Among the 3,744 homes in Melvindale 48122, it is worth more than 83% of them ($168,922 against a typical $131,131), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($235 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 11% of them (720 ft² against a typical 928 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1943 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 51% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 17640 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was $4,914. The county assessed it at $87,500.

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