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$60,967$65 / 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

39 RUTH ST

ECORSE, MI 48229
1
Baths
936 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.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$61K
$54K low$68K 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.$60,967
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$48,774

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$318 (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.$24,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,200

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.31 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.0.07
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

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 SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
River Rouge High SchoolC-
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%

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

39 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 90% of homes in Wayne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Wayne County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the smallest lots in Wayne County
  • Older than 86% 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
$45K$172K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$60,967
CheaperTypical $76,098Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $75Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,007 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 39 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEcorse 48229Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,96718% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6529% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²38% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192535% of homes14% of homes

About 39 Ruth St

How much is 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI is $60,967 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $53,985 to $67,949. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI last sell?

39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI has 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI built?

39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

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

How does 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI compare to other homes in Ecorse 48229?

Among the 3,183 homes in Ecorse 48229, it is worth more than 18% of them ($60,967 against a typical $76,098), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($65 against a typical $75), it is bigger than 38% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,007 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1925 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 10% 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 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI was $318. The county assessed it at $24,100.

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