Wayne County property record for 18591 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 010 01 0057 000 |
| Primary APN | 47 010 01 0057 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 905 sqft |
| Basement Area | 905 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 905 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 18591 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | AA57 LOT 57 OAKBORN-ROUGE SUB PC 35 L46 P49 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKBORN-ROUGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 578600 |
18591 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18591 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58619 / 842 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0586190842 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 18591 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548 |
| Document Number | 0586190842 |
| Book / Page | 58619 / 842 |
| Map Reference | LB 46 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2024004880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $637.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18591 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18591 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1548 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18591 Ruth St was $4,844 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 | $102,300 (+1.19%) | $204,600 (+1.19%) | |
| 2025 | $4,844.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,100 | $202,200 |
| 2023 | $4,360.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,500 | $123,000 |
| 2021 | $3,347.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18591 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 18591 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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