Wayne County property record for 18832 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,545 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,846 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47 010 02 0047 000 |
| Primary APN | 47 010 02 0047 000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,545 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 873 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 18832 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MELVINDALE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48122-1547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 1 FA |
| Legal Description | BB47 LOT 47 ALSO WLY 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY LONE STAR SUB PC 35 L48 P69 WCR |
| Legal Subdivision | LONE STAR |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELVINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 578600 |
18832 Ruth St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18832 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0596031374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18832 Ruth St was $2,846 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 | $88,400 (+2.2%) | $176,800 (+2.2%) | |
| 2025 | $2,846.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,500 | $173,000 |
| 2023 | $66,100 | $132,200 | |
| 2021 | $2,502.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18832 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 18832 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 572 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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