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$212,481$125 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $39,000 on Nov 8, 1979

6770 MELS DR

RUBY, MI 48049
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,698 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$212K
$199K low$226K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,000 · Nov 8, 1979
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$47,181
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$37,745
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.74%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$140,000
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA · recorded Nov 14, 2005
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$25,300
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,587 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$99,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySt. Clair
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Avoca Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
M
Yale Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.8 mi
H
Yale Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Yale Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48049These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,595
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.156 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,528
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,121
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

6770 Mels Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in North Street 48049
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in North Street 48049
  • Among the smallest lots in North Street 48049

What homes are worth in North Street 48049

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$78K$534K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in North Street 48049.

How it measures up in North Street 48049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Street 48049.

Estimated value$212,481
CheaperTypical $243,209Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1.67 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 6770 Mels Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Street 48049St. Clair County
Estimated valuepricier than$212,48133% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12526% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,698 ft²52% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 acalmost no homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than197038% of homes47% of homes

About 6770 Mels Dr

How much is 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI is $212,481 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $199,013 to $225,949. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI last sell?

6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI last sold on Nov 8, 1979 for $39,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI?

6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,698 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI built?

6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI?

6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI is assigned to Avoca Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Yale Junior High School (middle), rated B; Yale Senior High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Yale Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI compare to other homes in North Street 48049?

Among the 2,195 homes in North Street 48049, it is worth more than 33% of them ($212,481 against a typical $243,209), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($125 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,698 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.34 ac against a typical 1.67 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1970 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of St. Clair County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6770 Mels Dr, Ruby, MI was $1,587. The county assessed it at $99,900.

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