Wayne County property record for 17989 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 964 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 009 02 0057 000 |
| Primary APN | 47 009 02 0057 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 964 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 777 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 35.1 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 17989 RUTH ST |
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| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | W57 LOT 57 ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB PC 35 L51 P41 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 578500 |
17989 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17989 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201912689 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54818 / 1205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 17989 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1524 |
| Document Number | 0548181205 |
| Book / Page | 054818 / 001205 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | MAGNUS TITLE AGENCY, MTA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $731.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17989 RUTH ST MELVINDALE MI 481221524, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1524 |
| Document Number | 548181206 |
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| Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 054818/001206 |
| Instrument | 12690 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY LNDG |
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| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17989 Ruth St was $1,628 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $59,800 (+5.28%) | $119,600 (+5.28%) | |
| 2025 | $1,628.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,800 | $113,600 |
| 2023 | $1,529.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,200 | $84,400 |
| 2021 | $1,432.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 17989 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 17989 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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