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$212,129$115 / 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 94How 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

6842 MELS DR

RUBY, MI 48049
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,848 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

$212K
$199K low$225K 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.$212,129
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$169,703

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$671 (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.$108,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$216,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyST. CLAIR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Avoca Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.4 mi
M
Yale Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.7 mi
H
Yale Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Yale Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48049These 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.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,595
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.156 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,528
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,121
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

6842 Mels Dr 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 67% of homes in North Street 48049
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in North Street 48049
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in St. Clair County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in North Street 48049
  • Older than 83% of homes in North Street 48049

What homes are worth in North Street 48049

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

This home
$80K$538K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in North Street 48049.

How it measures up in North Street 48049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Street 48049.

Estimated value$212,129
CheaperTypical $243,132Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,676 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 1.72 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 6842 Mels Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Street 48049St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$212,12933% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11516% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²62% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac31% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195317% of homes33% of homes

About 6842 Mels Dr

How much is 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI is $212,129 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $199,051 to $225,207. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI last sell?

6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI?

6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI built?

6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI?

6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI is assigned to Avoca Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Yale Junior High School (middle), rated B; Yale Senior High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Yale Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI compare to other homes in North Street 48049?

Among the 2,195 homes in North Street 48049, it is worth more than 33% of them ($212,129 against a typical $243,132), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($115 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,676 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 1.72 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1953 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 48% 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 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6842 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI was $671. The county assessed it at $108,100.

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