Wayne County property record for 17923 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 871 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 009 02 0066 000 |
| Primary APN | 47 009 02 0066 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 871 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 17923 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | W66 LOT 66 ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 578500 |
17923 Ruth St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2142 SPRINGWELLS ST, DETROIT, MI 48209-1508 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017251569 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53829 / 798 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0538290798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17923 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1524 |
| Document Number | 0538290798 |
| Book / Page | 053829 / 000798 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 251569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $515.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2091 COUNCIL AVE LINCOLN PARK MI 481461210, LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146-1210 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17923 Ruth St was $2,372.
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 | $65,100 (+4.66%) | $130,200 (+4.66%) | |
| 2025 | $2,372.00 | $62,200 | $124,400 |
| 2023 | $2,218.00 | $46,500 | $93,000 |
| 2021 | $3,241.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17923 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 17923 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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