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17654 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 17654 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$75,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$4,423 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
Dec 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN47 009 02 0090 000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN47 009 02 0090 000

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,425 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area950 sqft
Basement Area950 sqft
Unfinished Basement950 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions111 ft deep x 35 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address17654 RUTH ST
CityMELVINDALE
StateMI
Zip48122-1188
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 1 FA
Legal DescriptionW90 LOT 90 ALSO W 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR
Legal SubdivisionALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number90
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionMELVINDALE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract578500

Owner

17654 Ruth St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address17654 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1188
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 18, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021375464
Deed Book / Page57120 / 202
Prior Transfer DateJul 15, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0571200202
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateOct 18, 2021
Property Address17654 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1188
Document Number0571200202
Book / Page57120 / 202
Map ReferenceLB 51 PG 41
Instrument DateJul 15, 2021
Instrument2021375464
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$645.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address17971 HANNA ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1422

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17654 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1188

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateDec 3, 2020
Property Address17654 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1188
Document Number0562670990
Book / Page056267 / 000990
Instrument DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument7043
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$430.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7246 NECKEL ST DEARBORN MI 481261409, DEARBORN, MI 48126-1409

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17654 Ruth St was $4,423 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyWayne County
MunicipalityMelvindale City
Unified School DistrictMelvindale-North Allen Park School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$82,700 (+4.55%)$165,400 (+4.55%)
2025$4,423.00 Homeowner's exemption$79,100$158,200
2023$4,154.00 Homeowner's exemption$61,500$123,000
2021$3,203.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 17654 Ruth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 17654 Ruth St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMELVINDALE
serves 12,851 people · EPA ID MI0004220
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionAug 2021
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
Oct 2020
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone
Cable		1,200 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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