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Last sold for $54,000 on Nov 16, 2018

17930 RUTH ST

MELVINDALE, MI 48122
1
Baths
770 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$54,000 · Nov 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,859 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$57,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,400

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Melvindale High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.7 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

17930 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.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Melvindale 48122
  • Older than 90% 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.

Living area770 ft²
SmallerTypical 928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 17930 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvindale 48122Wayne County
Living areabigger than770 ft²20% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²8% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192610% of homes16% of homes

About 17930 Ruth St

When did 17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sell?

17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sold on Nov 16, 2018 for $54,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI has 1 bathrooms, 770 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI built?

17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

17930 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 17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI compare to other homes in Melvindale 48122?

Among the 3,744 homes in Melvindale 48122, it is bigger than 20% of them (770 ft² against a typical 928 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1926 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was $1,859. The county assessed it at $57,700.

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