17731 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 17731 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 726 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$77,500 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,134 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale Jan 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`47 009 02 0075 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`47 009 02 0075 000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	726 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	726 sqft
Basement Area	726 sqft
Unfinished Basement	726 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 1924
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage Area	247 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17731 RUTH ST
City	MELVINDALE
State	MI
Zip	48122-1144
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1 1 FA
Legal Description	W75 LOT 75 ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR
Legal Subdivision	ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	75
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	MELVINDALE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	578500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	17731 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 24, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer MINNESOTA TITLE AGENCY
Jan 12, 2023	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023197700
Deed Book / Page	58361 / 342
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2023
Property Address	17731 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Document Number	0583610342
Book / Page	58361 / 342
Map Reference	LB 51 PG 41
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2023
Instrument	2023197700
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023
Title Company	MINNESOTA TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$581.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8528 ADAMS ST, PORT AUSTIN, MI 48467-9150

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17731 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144

January 2023: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2023
Property Address	17731 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Document Number	0580431475
Book / Page	58043 / 1475
Map Reference	LB 51 PG 41
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2022
Instrument	2023012852
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$360.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17740 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1180

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17731 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Melvindale City
Unified School District	Melvindale-North Allen Park School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$67,700 (+3.36%)	$135,400 (+3.36%)
2025	$4,134.00 (+165.85%) Homeowner's exemption	$65,500 (+61.33%)	$131,000 (+61.33%)
2023	$1,555.00 (+3.53%) Homeowner's exemption	$40,600 (+15.01%)	$81,200 (+15.01%)
2022	$1,502.00 (+3.23%) Homeowner's exemption	$35,300	$70,600
2021	$1,455.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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