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$83,050$134 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $1,212 on Jul 24, 2012

47 RUTH ST

ECORSE, MI 48229
1
Baths
618 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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

$83K
$78K low$89K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,212 · Jul 24, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,716 (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.$24,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,400

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.25 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.0.14
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(3)

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.

E
Ann Visger Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Clarence B. Sabbath Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

47 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 79% of homes in Wayne County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ecorse 48229
  • Among the smallest homes in Wayne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Ecorse 48229
  • Older than 75% 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 68% 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$83,050
CheaperTypical $71,273Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $71Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area618 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,007 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 47 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEcorse 48229Wayne County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,05068% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$134almost all homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than618 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac76% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than193848% of homes25% of homes

About 47 Ruth St

How much is 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI is $83,050 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $77,503 to $88,597. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI last sell?

47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI last sold on Jul 24, 2012 for $1,212, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI has 1 bathrooms, 618 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI built?

47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

47 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 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI compare to other homes in Ecorse 48229?

Among the 3,185 homes in Ecorse 48229, it is worth more than 68% of them ($83,050 against a typical $71,273), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($134 against a typical $71), it is bigger than 2% of them (618 ft² against a typical 1,007 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1938 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Wayne County, it is worth more than 21% 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 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 47 Ruth St, Ecorse, MI was $1,716. The county assessed it at $24,200.

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