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17745 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 17745 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$120,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$4,803 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale
Feb 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN47 009 02 0073 002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN47 009 02 0073 002

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,378 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,378 sqft
Basement Area1,240 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,240 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 52.5 ft wide
Garage Area572 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address17745 RUTH ST
CityMELVINDALE
StateMI
Zip48122-1144
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 1 FA
Legal DescriptionW73B 74 NLY 17.50 FT OF LOT 73 ALSO LOT 74 ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR
Legal SubdivisionALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number73-74
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionMELVINDALE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract578500

Owner

17745 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2018.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address17745 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2021Land Contract, Transfer
Feb 20, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
MINNESOTA TITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 12, 2000
Deed Document Number201841096
Deed Book / Page54228 / 316
Prior Transfer DateJun 6, 1995
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateDec 22, 2021
Property Address17745 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Document Number0572890418
Book / Page57289 / 418
Map ReferenceLB 51 PG 41
Instrument DateDec 2, 2021
Instrument2021442215
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address17745 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17745 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateFeb 20, 2018
Property Address17745 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Document Number0542280316
Book / Page054228 / 000316
Instrument DateJan 11, 2018
Instrument41096
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2018
Title CompanyMINNESOTA TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,032.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17745 RUTH ST MELVINDALE MI 481221144, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17745 Ruth St was $4,803 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$97,800 (+5.5%)$195,600 (+5.5%)
2025$4,803.00 Homeowner's exemption$92,700$185,400
2023$4,512.00 Homeowner's exemption$69,300$138,600
2021$6,339.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 17745 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 17745 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 798 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 in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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