Looking for a spacious property conveniently located in Cottage Hills ??? ..... Look no further than 427 Ruth Avenue. This 3 bed ranch is nestled on over an acre. This home has had some recent updates with flooring, fresh paint, plumbing upgrades and a recently water proofed basement. This property offers an additional two car garage and another screened in building that could be great for storage or entertaining.
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Listed by: Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co • Drew Hartman • Contact: 618-946-1454
$250,000
427 Ruth Ave, Cottage Hills, IL 62018
3beds
1,778sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.24 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recently waterproofed basementFresh paintPlumbing upgradesAdditional two car garageRecent updates with flooring
- 33 days |
- 758 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Drew Hartman 618-946-1454,
Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26033880
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9x7
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 91
- Dimensions: 13x7
Family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 504
- Dimensions: 21x24
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15x9
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18x13
Mud room
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 3x10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Concrete,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,778 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,778
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 1.24 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Some Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 192081103301023.001
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Single Phase
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kutters Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cottage Hills
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $141/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,950
- Annual tax amount: $209
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+16.3%$141/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26033880 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $215,000$121/sqft |
Source: MARIS #23058462 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Contingent | $215,000$121/sqft |
Source: MARIS #23058462 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $215,000$121/sqft |
Source: MARIS #23058462 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,432 +158% | $56,650 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $1,718 -3.6% | $52,810 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $1,782 -6.7% | $48,790 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $1,910 -45.6% | $45,480 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $3,508 +75.3% | $43,810 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $2,001 | $42,510 +5.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $40,400 |
| 2017 | $2,804 +54.3% | $40,400 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,818 | $39,430 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,818 | $39,010 |
| 2014 | $1,818 | $39,010 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $1,818 | $39,570 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $41,480 |
| 2011 | -- | $41,480 -8% |
| 2010 | -- | $45,070 +3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,420 +11.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $38,800 +7.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $36,110 +9.8% |
| 2004 | $2,214 -6.9% | $32,890 +2.7% |
| 2003 | $2,379 -0.5% | $32,020 +3.8% |
| 2002 | $2,390 | $30,850 +5.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $29,340 +4.2% |
| 2000 | $2,217 | $28,170 |
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Neighborhood: 62018
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABethalto East Primary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Wilbur Trimpe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Civic Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bethalto Dist 8
- Middle: Bethalto Dist 8
- High: Bethalto
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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