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18581 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 18581 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$39,010 (Oct 2013)
Tax Bill$2,400 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Transfer
Apr 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN47 010 01 0055 002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN47 010 01 0055 002

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,224 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area816 sqft
Basement Area816 sqft
Unfinished Basement816 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address18581 RUTH ST
CityMELVINDALE
StateMI
Zip48122-1548
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 1 FA
Legal DescriptionAA55B 56 S W 20 FT OF LOT 55 ALSO LOT 56 OAKBORN-ROUGE SUB PC 35 L46 P49 WCR
Legal SubdivisionOAKBORN-ROUGE
Legal Lot Number55-56
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Township / Civil DivisionMELVINDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract578600

Owner

18581 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address18581 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 8, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 3, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 31, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2013453201
Deed Book / Page51142 / 1086
Last Transfer DateAug 8, 2018
Transfer Doc0545510319
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateAug 8, 2018
Property Address18581 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548
Document Number0545510319
Book / Page054551 / 000319
Instrument DateAug 8, 2018
Instrument240708
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18581 RUTH ST MELVINDALE MI 481221548, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWAYNE MI
Recording DateApr 3, 2017
Property Address18581 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548
Document Number0536091049
Book / Page053609 / 001049
Instrument DateApr 3, 2017
Instrument97718
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18581 RUTH ST MELVINDALE MI 481221548, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 18581 Ruth St was $2,400 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$87,600 (+3.06%)$175,200 (+3.06%)
2025$2,400.00 Homeowner's exemption$85,000$170,000
2023$2,255.00 Homeowner's exemption$64,000$128,000
2021$2,111.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 18581 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 18581 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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