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$57,240$93 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

26 RUTH ST

ECORSE, MI 48229
1
Baths
616 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.
3,049 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.

Valuation

$57K
$55K low$60K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,017 (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.$26,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,200

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.16 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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Ann Visger Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
River Rouge High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: River Rouge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48229These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,284
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,542 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,643
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

26 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 91% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Ecorse 48229
  • Among the smallest homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Wayne County

What homes are worth in Ecorse 48229

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

This home
$42K$153K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Ecorse 48229.

How it measures up in Ecorse 48229

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ecorse 48229.

Estimated value$57,240
CheaperTypical $71,273Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$93
CheaperTypical $71Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area616 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,007 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 26 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEcorse 48229Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$57,24019% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9385% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than616 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192640% of homes16% of homes

About 26 Ruth St

How much is 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI is $57,240 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $54,566 to $59,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI last sell?

26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI last sold on Aug 26, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI has 1 bathrooms, 616 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI built?

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

What schools serve 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI is assigned to Ann Visger Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Clarence B. Sabbath Middle School (middle), rated F; River Rouge High School (high), rated F. All sit in River Rouge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI compare to other homes in Ecorse 48229?

Among the 3,185 homes in Ecorse 48229, it is worth more than 19% of them ($57,240 against a typical $71,273), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($93 against a typical $71), it is bigger than 2% of them (616 ft² against a typical 1,007 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1926 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 9% 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 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI was $1,017. The county assessed it at $26,600.

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