17765 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 17765 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$191,500 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill	$934 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Sale Aug 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`47 009 02 0070 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`47 009 02 0070 000`

Interior

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

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1943
Effective Year Built	Effective 1943
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17765 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	W70 LOT 70 ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR
Legal Subdivision	ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	70
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	17917 REED ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1520
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 5, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 4, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 20, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025210982
Deed Book / Page	59659 / 1148
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 22, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0577841194
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2023
Property Address	17765 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Document Number	0582820985
Book / Page	58282 / 985
Map Reference	LB 51 PG 41
Instrument Date	Jun 1, 2023
Instrument	2023164253
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$281.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1822 S SHORE DR, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307-4346

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	17765 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144

August 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2022
Property Address	17765 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Document Number	0577841194
Book / Page	57784 / 1194
Map Reference	LB 51 PG 41
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2022
Instrument	2022254717
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1822 S SHORE DR, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307-4346
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Jan 20, 2022
Property Address	17765 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1144
Document Number	0573530750
Book / Page	57353 / 750
Map Reference	LB 51 PG 41
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2022
Instrument	2022019757
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1822 S SHORE DR, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307-4346

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		$67,400 (+4.98%)	$134,800 (+4.98%)
2025		$64,200 (+34.59%)	$128,400 (+34.59%)
2023	$934.00 (-41.84%)	$47,700	$95,400
2019	$1,606.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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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