Wayne County property record for 17720 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,501 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,166 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 009 02 0099 000 |
| Primary APN | 47 009 02 0099 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 17720 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1180 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | W99 LOT 99 ALSO W 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 578500 |
17720 Ruth St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29162 TRAILWOOD DR, WARREN, MI 48092-4695 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014407898 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51793 / 1229 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0524290168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17720 Ruth St was $2,166.
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 | $59,900 (+5.83%) | $119,800 (+5.83%) | |
| 2025 | $2,166.00 | $56,600 | $113,200 |
| 2023 | $2,025.00 | $41,900 | $83,800 |
| 2021 | $1,890.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17720 Ruth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 17720 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 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 798 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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