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Last sold for $75,000 on Dec 29, 2003

17740 RUTH ST

MELVINDALE, MI 48122
0
Baths
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Dec 29, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$251 (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.$28,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$57,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWayne
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.5 mi
E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.8 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%

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How this home compares

17740 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Wayne County

How it measures up in Melvindale 48122

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

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

How 17740 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvindale 48122Wayne County
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac47% of homes25% of homes

About 17740 Ruth St

When did 17740 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sell?

17740 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sold on Dec 29, 2003 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 17740 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

17740 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.

What are the property taxes on 17740 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 17740 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was $251. The county assessed it at $28,900.

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