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$131,335$136 / 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 80How 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 $125,000 on May 7, 2025

18868 RUTH ST

MELVINDALE, MI 48122
1
Baths
965 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$131K
$105K low$158K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · May 7, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,198 (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.$62,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,600

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
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Melvindale High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.3 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

18868 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 82% of homes in Wayne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Melvindale 48122
  • Older than 81% of homes in Melvindale 48122

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
$72K$219K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$131,335
CheaperTypical $128,333Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area965 ft²
SmallerTypical 928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 18868 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelvindale 48122Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,33554% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13656% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than965 ft²58% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²8% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than194019% of homes29% of homes

About 18868 Ruth St

How much is 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI is $131,335 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $104,555 to $158,115. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sell?

18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI last sold on May 7, 2025 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI has 1 bathrooms, 965 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI built?

18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

18868 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 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI compare to other homes in Melvindale 48122?

Among the 3,744 homes in Melvindale 48122, it is worth more than 54% of them ($131,335 against a typical $128,333), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($136 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 58% of them (965 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 19% of them (1940 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 38% 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 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI?

The 2023 property tax bill for 18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI was $2,198. The county assessed it at $62,800.

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