Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds888 sqft
18233 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Finding a 3 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms, a basement AND a 2 car garage under $160,000 is getting harder every day. That's exactly why 18233 Ruth deserves a look. The layout is already here. Hardwood floors are hiding beneath the carpet upstairs, while the basement offers incredible flexibility with a second kitchen, full bathroom, living space, laundry area, and flex room. Whether you're buying your first home, investing, or simply looking for a property you can update over time, this is an...Finding a 3 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms, a basement AND a 2 car garage under $160,000 is getting harder every day. That's exactly why 18233 Ruth deserves a look. The layout is already here. Hardwood floors are hiding beneath the carpet upstairs, while the basement offers incredible flexibility with a second kitchen, full bathroom, living space, laundry area, and flex room. Whether you're buying your first home, investing, or simply looking for a property you can update over time, this is an opportunity to build equity instead of paying for someone else's renovations. A fully fenced backyard, detached 2 car garage, and convenient location near I-94 complete the package.
  • Listed by: Kathryn Spellman 248.613.2777 katie@hofmay.com Brokerage DRE #6505432327 • House Of May
Listing closed: 08/14/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 20261038573

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Property Information for 18233 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,808 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: Allen Park Sub
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Waterfront: No
  • Senior Community: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: C007
  • Directions: Off 94 W exit 206A to Oakwood Blvd. First street on Left past Allen Rd. Home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 42.282682
  • Longitude: -83.186058
  • Cross Street: 94/Oakwood
  • MLS Area Major: Melvindale (82142)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 47009040058000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $913.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $895.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,808.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $25,925.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Y58 LOT 58 ALLEN PARK SUB PC 35 L38 P84 WCR
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Melvindale Allen Pk
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 61x61
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 40
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 60600.0
  • Living Area: 888.0
  • Building Area Total: 1776.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 888.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 888.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1958
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Poured
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 5
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 9
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 10
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 11
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8x11
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No

Property History for 18233 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #60996835

$160,000
Aug 14, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261038573

$160,000
Jul 5, 2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #60996835

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #60996835

$160,000
08/14/2026

Sold

Realcomp #20261038573

$160,000
07/05/2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #60996835

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

Public Records for 18233 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,808 ($151 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt888 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt888 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt888 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958ZoningR1 1 FACountyWAYNEAPN47 009 04 0058 000

Schools near 18233 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: 18233 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
$160,000
3
888
3,920
1
1,210
3,920
1
1,129
7,841
1
1,156
3,920
$52,500
3
868
3,920
$170,000
1
964
3,920

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