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.
Sold for $125,000 on 05/01/25
$125,000
18868 Ruth St, Melvindale, MI 48122
3beds
965sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$117,100 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$1,493 Estimated rent
Home value
$117,100
$94,000 - $139,000
$1,493/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 03, 2025 at 12:45am
Listed by:
Marvie Neubauer 248-698-9860,
New Door Realty,
Debra A Skonieczny 248-830-4037,
New Door Realty
Bought with:
Ali I Khalil, 6501301258
RE/MAX Team 2000
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250010895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 23
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 7 x 11
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 965 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 965
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Dimensions: 36.00 x 112.00
Details
- Parcel number: 47010020052000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Melvindale
- Subdivision: LONE STAR SUB
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2025 | Sold | $125,000-7.3%$130/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20250010895 | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Pending sale | $134,900$140/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20250010895 | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $134,900$140/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20250010895 | ||
| 2/24/2025 | Listing removed | $134,900$140/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20250010895 | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $134,900$140/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20250010895 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $52,800 +11.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $47,400 +12.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $42,000 +20.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 48122
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Allendale Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Julian O. Strong Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Melvindale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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Estimated market value
$117,100
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Estimated market value
$117,100