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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,424 sqft
18854 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1928Year Built
$53/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this Chalet Bungalow style home, where character abounds! Spend mornings on your enclosed porch, or weekends out in your double lot gardening, or just soaking up some rays! This 1425 sq ft home boasts 4 bedrooms- 3 upstairs & the 4th conveniently located on the 1st floor. The full bath is upstairs & the remodeled half bath is situated on the main level. The kitchen is large enough to have an eat in area, or you can enjoy the full sized formal dining room for meals & entertaining. The kitchen...Welcome to this Chalet Bungalow style home, where character abounds! Spend mornings on your enclosed porch, or weekends out in your double lot gardening, or just soaking up some rays! This 1425 sq ft home boasts 4 bedrooms- 3 upstairs & the 4th conveniently located on the 1st floor. The full bath is upstairs & the remodeled half bath is situated on the main level. The kitchen is large enough to have an eat in area, or you can enjoy the full sized formal dining room for meals & entertaining. The kitchen is updated with a farmhouse style sink & boasts plenty of cabinets & counter areas. There is no shortage of storage with a full walk-in pantry, lg closets, & full basement. This home has all the original HW floors & woodworking thru-out. Included: 5 window a/c units (1 for each BR, & 1 centrally located in the DR), stove, dishwasher, a new roof, & tons of potential for a happy, lifetime home. Chimney, circuit box, & meter are new. Buyer to assume all city requirements/C of O if needed.
  • Listed by: Erick Monzo 586.541.4000 erick@acstg.com Brokerage DRE #6503397435 • Keller Williams Realty-Great Lakes
Listing closed: 05/02/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 218029482

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Median sold price

$168,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

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Location

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Property Information for 18854 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,224 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Subdivision Name: LONE STAR SUB
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: N of Outer Drive W, E of Allen Rd
  • Latitude: 42.278171
  • Longitude: -83.189096
  • Cross Street: N of Outer Drive W/E of Allen Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Melvindale (82142)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 47010020050000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,366.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $858.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,224.00
  • Tax Legal Description: BB50 LOT 50 ALSO WLY 1/2 ADJ VAC ALLEY LONE STAR SUB PC 35 L48 P69 WCR
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Melvindale Allen Pk
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 72.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 72x112
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 72
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1424.0
  • Building Area Total: 2124.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1424.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 700.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1928
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Wall Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 7
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 5
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 18
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 18854 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #218029482

$75,500
May 2, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21433537

$75,500
Apr 11, 2018

Contract Signed

Realcomp #218029482

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2018

Sold

Realcomp #218029482

$75,500
05/02/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21433537

$75,500
04/11/2018

Contract Signed

Realcomp #218029482

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

Public Records for 18854 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,986 ($582 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt925 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningR1 1 FACountyWAYNEAPN47 010 02 0050 000

Schools near 18854 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: 18854 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
$75,500
4
1,424
8,276
$17,500
2
724
5,200
$180,000
1
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3,920
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