Looking for space, a great layout, and room to make it your own? This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch in Melvindale offers more than meets the eye. Hardwood floors under the carpet upstairs, while the basement provides valuable additional living space with a second kitchen, full bath, laundry area, living room, and extra room. Outside, you'll find a fully fenced yard, a 2 car garage, and a convenient location just minutes from I-94, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking for a home with flexibility and potential, this property offers an opportunity that's becoming harder to find at this price point.
For sale
$159,900
18233 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
3beds
888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$158,500 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 19 days |
- 496 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathryn Spellman 248-613-2777,
House Of May 248-525-1552
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261038573
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8 X 11
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 X 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 888
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 61 x 61
Details
- Parcel number: 47009040058000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: ALLEN PARK SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melvindale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $25,925
- Annual tax amount: $1,808
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Estimated market value
$158,500
$151,000 - $166,000
$1,527/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900$180/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261038573 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $52,200 +15.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $45,300 +14.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $39,700 +9.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $36,200 +3.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $34,900 |
| 2020 | $1,584 +12.8% | $34,900 +13.3% |
| 2019 | $1,405 | $30,800 +20.8% |
| 2018 | $1,405 | $25,500 +9.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $23,300 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $946 | $22,000 +8.9% |
| 2015 | $946 -53.4% | $20,200 -4.7% |
| 2013 | $2,030 +114.7% | $21,200 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $946 | $20,900 -33.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,300 -7.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $33,800 -22.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $43,600 -18.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,300 +8.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,300 +79.3% |
| 2001 | $1,420 +6% | $27,496 +3.2% |
| 2000 | $1,339 | $26,644 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 48122
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Allendale Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Melvindale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Michigan
- Wayne County
- Melvindale
- 48122
- 18233 Ruth St
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