18930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122 Property Records

Wayne County property record for 18930 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartment House (2-4 Units)
Details	4,367 sqft
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$565,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$10,723 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`47 011 05 0003 000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`47 011 05 0003 000`

Interior

Units	8 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	4,367 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Lot Area	12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	18930 RUTH ST
City	MELVINDALE
State	MI
Zip	48122-1599
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units)
Local Zoning Code	R1 1 FA
Legal Description	HH3 LOT 3 ALSO WLY 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY ASSESSORS MELVINDALE PLAT NO. 1 PC 32,35 L71 P16 WCR
Legal Subdivision	ASSESSORS MELVINDALE
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Township / Civil Division	MELVINDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	578600

Owner

18930 Ruth St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2017.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	14201 SCHAEFER HWY, DETROIT, MI 48227-3667
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 14, 1999
Deed Document Number	2017302888
Deed Book / Page	53948 / 730
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 9, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0421490040
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WAYNE MI
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2017
Property Address	18930 RUTH ST, MELVINDALE, MI 48122-1599
Document Number	0539480730
Book / Page	53948 / 0730
Map Reference	LB71 PG16
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2017
Instrument	2017302888
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4,859.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1073 MORNINGSIDE DR, 1073, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-2518

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14201 SCHAEFER HWY, DETROIT, MI 48227-3667

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 18930 Ruth St was $10,723.

Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Wayne County
Municipality	Melvindale City
Unified School District	Melvindale-North Allen Park School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$149,300 (+10.1%)	$298,600 (+10.1%)
2025	$10,723.00	$135,600	$271,200
2023		$116,100	$232,200
2021	$9,365.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 18930 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.

Wildfire

The area around 18930 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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