Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,550 sqft
17706 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1943Year Built
$97/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming, well-taken-care-of, two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom brick ranch located in a very desirable part of Melvindale. Featuring a finished basement with a half bath and a bonus room, upstairs you'll find a newer doorwall that leads to a beautiful deck overlooking the serene backyard. The backyard features a privacy fence along the back and one side. All appliances are included! Alarm System Attic Fan Shed City inspection has been done Buyer to assume the MINIMAL LOW- COST REPAIRS! FHA...Welcome to this charming, well-taken-care-of, two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom brick ranch located in a very desirable part of Melvindale. Featuring a finished basement with a half bath and a bonus room, upstairs you'll find a newer doorwall that leads to a beautiful deck overlooking the serene backyard. The backyard features a privacy fence along the back and one side. All appliances are included! Alarm System Attic Fan Shed City inspection has been done Buyer to assume the MINIMAL LOW- COST REPAIRS! FHA and VA AT NO COST TO THE SELLER
Listing closed: 10/08/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 60339779

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$150,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Melvindale, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 17706 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,871 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: ALLEN BOULEVARD HEIGHTS SUB
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Allen and Oakwood
  • Directions: Allen to Right on Clarence Left On Ruth
  • Latitude: 42.285858
  • Longitude: -83.182682
  • MLS Area Major: Melvindale (82142)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 47009020096002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,871.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 26379
School Information
  • High School District: Melvindale Allen Pk
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 43.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 43.00 x 111.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 830.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 720.0
  • Building Area Total: 1550.0
  • Living Area: 1550.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1943
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Total Rooms: 9
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Entry
  • Dimensions: 13x9
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 9.0
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: Entry
  • Dimensions: 13x9
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Entry
  • Dimensions: 13x12
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Entry
  • Dimensions: 9x8
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 8.0
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Entry
  • Dimensions: 12x8
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bath Lav
  • Level: Basement
Room 7
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Level: Basement
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 19x9
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Basement
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 9.0

Property History for 17706 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545111094

$150,000
Oct 8, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240069291

$150,000
Oct 8, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #60339779

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545111094

$150,000
10/08/2024

Sold

Realcomp #20240069291

$150,000
10/08/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #60339779

$150,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17706 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,318 ($527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt830 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1943ZoningR1 1 FACountyWAYNEAPN47 009 02 0096 002

Schools near 17706 Ruth Street

This home is within Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rogers Early Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Allendale Elementary School
Public2 to 5

Julian O. Strong Middle School
Public6 to 8

Melvindale High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17706 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
$150,000
2
1,550
4,791
$12,500
2
748
3,500
$110,000
1
720
4,792
$13,000
2
750
5,200
$25,000
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