Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds965 sqft
18868 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$130/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This bungalow would make the perfect started home or a good rental. Located in the heart of Melvindale close to restaurants, shopping, schools and freeways. Spacious living room. Kitchen opens up into the dining room for family gatherings. 2 bedrooms on the first floor with a large bedroom upstairs that has all sorts of possibilities! Living room and first floor bedrooms have original hardwood. There is a 3 season room off of the first floor bedroom. Full basement ready to finish off for more entertaining...This bungalow would make the perfect started home or a good rental. Located in the heart of Melvindale close to restaurants, shopping, schools and freeways. Spacious living room. Kitchen opens up into the dining room for family gatherings. 2 bedrooms on the first floor with a large bedroom upstairs that has all sorts of possibilities! Living room and first floor bedrooms have original hardwood. There is a 3 season room off of the first floor bedroom. Full basement ready to finish off for more entertaining space. Nice sized yard. Sold as is subject to probate court approval. City inspection has been done; buyer to assume all repairs and certificate of occupancy.
  • Listed by: Marvie Neubauer 248.698.9860 realtormarvieesq@gmail.com • New Door Realty
  • Listed by: Debra A Skonieczny 248.830.4037 deb@ndrealtymi.com • New Door Realty
Listing closed: 05/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 60371644

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$135,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Melvindale, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 18868 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,266 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wayne County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: LONE STAR SUB
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Oakwood and Allen Rd
  • Directions: Oakwood to S on Ruth
  • Latitude: 42.277917
  • Longitude: -83.189376
  • MLS Area Major: Melvindale (82142)
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 47010020052000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,266.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 25928
School Information
  • High School District: Melvindale Allen Pk
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 36.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 36.00 x 112.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 965.0
  • Building Area Total: 1733.0
  • Living Area: 965.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Total Rooms: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: Second
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Dimensions: 15x23
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 23.0
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Entry
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 12x14
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Entry
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Dimensions: 10x11
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Entry
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 10x10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Entry
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 10x11
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Entry
  • Dimensions: 7x11
  • Length: 7.0
  • Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Level: Entry
  • Description: Ceramic
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 8
  • Type: Three Season Room
  • Level: Entry
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 18868 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557904045

$125,000
May 1, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60371644

$125,000
May 1, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250010895

$125,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557904045

$125,000
05/01/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #60371644

$125,000
05/01/2025

Sold

Realcomp #20250010895

$125,000

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

Public Records for 18868 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,864 ($155 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt965 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt965 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt768 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningR1 1 FACountyWAYNEAPN47 010 02 0052 000

Schools near 18868 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: 18868 Ruth Street, Melvindale, MI 48122
$125,000
3
965
3,920
3,920
$75,500
4
1,424
8,276
$36,100
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1,060
3,484
$17,500
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