Wayne County property record for 17686 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 841 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,227 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 009 02 0094 002 |
| Primary APN | 47 009 02 0094 002 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 841 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 841 sqft |
| Basement Area | 841 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 841 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 17686 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | W94B 95A SW 26FT OF LOT 94 AND NE 18FT OF LOT 95 ALSO W 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 94-95 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 578500 |
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17686 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012476815 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50341 / 925 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0504170423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| Municipality | Melvindale City |
| Unified School District | Melvindale-North Allen Park School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,000 (+5.34%) | $150,000 (+5.34%) | |
| 2025 | $2,227.00 (+6.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,200 (+33.83%) | $142,400 (+33.83%) |
| 2023 | $2,092.00 (+6.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,200 | $106,400 |
| 2021 | $1,958.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MELVINDALE serves 12,851 people · EPA ID MI0004220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Oct 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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