Wayne County property record for 18044 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 895 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,647 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 009 04 0079 000 |
| Primary APN | 47 009 04 0079 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 895 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 902 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 18044 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | Y79 LOT 79 ALSO WLY 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY ALLEN PARK SUB PC 35 L38 P84 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 578500 |
18044 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18044 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018279643 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54633 / 765 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0494101383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 18044 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1564 |
| Document Number | 0546330765 |
| Book / Page | 54633 / 0765 |
| Map Reference | LB38 PG84 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018279643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INC CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $696.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18044 RUTH ST, 18044, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1564 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10500 DIX # 455, 455, DEARBORN, MI 48120-1506 |
| Document Number | 2018279644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018279644 |
| Name | ALL WESTERN MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18044 Ruth St was $2,647 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 | $64,500 (+4.71%) | $129,000 (+4.71%) | |
| 2025 | $2,647.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,600 | $123,200 |
| 2023 | $46,100 | $92,200 | |
| 2021 | $2,328.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18044 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 18044 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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