Wayne County property record for 8985 Ruth Ave, Allen Park, MI 48101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,200 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,342 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30 016 06 0611 301 |
| Primary APN | 30 016 06 0611 301 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 814 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 814 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 82.4 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 8985 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALLEN PARK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48101-1550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R 1B |
| Legal Description | *048N611-613A* LOTS 611 AND 612 ALSO THE N 2.4 FT OF LOT 613 ALSO ADJ VAC ALLEY 9 FT WIDE--- STATE ALLEN PARK SUB NO.1 PC 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN PARK NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 611-613 |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLEN PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 576500 |
8985 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1999.
Source: Wayne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8985 RUTH AVE, ALLEN PARK, MI 48101-1550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8985 Ruth Ave was $4,342 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Allen Park City |
| County | Wayne County |
| Unified School District | Allen Park Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147,600 (+7.58%) | $295,200 (+7.58%) | |
| 2025 | $4,342.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,200 | $274,400 |
| 2023 | $3,992.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,600 | $235,200 |
| 2019 | $3,628.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8985 Ruth Ave 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 risk around 8985 Ruth Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | ALLEN PARK serves 28,210 people · EPA ID MI0000130 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ripple Fiber.
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