Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds720 sqft
17953 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1943Year Built
$85/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Sold----nice starter home, updated kit, part fin base. Newer driveway, newer windows,very well kept brick ranch.Sold----nice starter home, updated kit, part fin base. Newer driveway, newer windows,very well kept brick ranch.
  • Listed by: DARLENE DUNCAN-DOBBS 734.479.1927 • CENTURY 21, A-TEAM
Listing closed: 01/29/1999 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 57000270650

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$76,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Melvindale, MI

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Location

Listing Courtesy of CENTURY 21, A-TEAM

Sold By CENTURY 21, A-TEAM

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Property Information for 17953 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,037 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: ALLEN BLVD. HEIGHTS
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,500 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: E OF ALLEN N. OF OAKWOOD
  • Latitude: 42.284512
  • Longitude: -83.184435
  • MLS Area Major: Area05142Melvindale
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 47009020062000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $502.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $535.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,037.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ALLEN BLVD. HEIGHTS, 62
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Melvindale Allen Pk
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 35X100
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 720.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 720.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1943
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Levels: One
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Type: Library
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 17953 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 1999

Sold

Realcomp #57000270650

$61,000
Jan 29, 1999

Contract Signed

Realcomp #57000270650

Oct 30, 1998

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #57000270650

$61,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/1999

Sold

Realcomp #57000270650

$61,000
01/29/1999

Contract Signed

Realcomp #57000270650

10/30/1998

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #57000270650

$61,000

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

Public Records for 17953 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,964 ($164 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt720 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt720 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1943ZoningR1 1 FACountyWAYNEAPN47 009 02 0062 000

Schools near 17953 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: 17953 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
$61,000
2
720
3,500
1
772
3,485
1.5
1,156
3,485
$91,000
3
1,500
6,969
$165,000
3
1,100
3,920
$68,000
1
964
3,920

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