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$122,779$132 / 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 89How 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

18576 RUTH ST

MELVINDALE, MI 48122
1
Baths
927 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$123K
$109K low$137K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$122,779
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$98,223

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,683 (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.$64,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,800

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.7 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.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.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.

H
Melvindale High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.4 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

18576 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 less than 65% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% 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 40% 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$122,779
CheaperTypical $131,131Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area927 ft²
SmallerTypical 928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 18576 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvindale 48122Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,77940% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13248% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than927 ft²50% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac47% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than194953% of homes46% of homes

About 18576 Ruth St

How much is 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI is $122,779 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $108,918 to $136,640. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI has 1 bathrooms, 927 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI built?

18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI is assigned to Melvindale High School (high), rated B-; Julian O. Strong Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI compare to other homes in Melvindale 48122?

Among the 3,744 homes in Melvindale 48122, it is worth more than 40% of them ($122,779 against a typical $131,131), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($132 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 50% of them (927 ft² against a typical 928 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1949 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 35% 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 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 18576 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was $1,683. The county assessed it at $64,400.

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