Active
3 beds1,778 sqft

427 Ruth Ave, Cottage Hills, IL 62018

Est: $1,171/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.24 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$121/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

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.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.
117 days on Market
  • Listed by: Drew Hartman 618.946.1454 drew@tarrantandharman.com • Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
Last updated: 10/05/2026 10:08 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 26033880
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$1,171 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,153

Property Taxes

$17

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 427 Ruth Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $209 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 1.24 AC / 54,014 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • City: Cottage Hills
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Latitude: 38.900396
  • Longitude: -90.077933
  • Postal Code: 62018
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Kutters Sub
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 19-2-08-11-03-301-023.001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $209.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: BETHALTO DIST 8
  • High School: Bethalto
  • High School District: Bethalto DIST 8
  • Middle Or Junior School: BETHALTO DIST 8

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Some Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.24
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 54014.4
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1778.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Documents Available: Other
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 46
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Disclosures: See Seller's Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Single Phase
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: 8 ft + Pour, Concrete, French Drain, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 1
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18x13
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x7
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15x9
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 3x10
  • Room Length: 3.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 21x24
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9x7
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0

Property History for 427 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2026

Price Change

MARIS #26033880

$216,000—
Aug 26, 2026

Price Change

MARIS #26033880

$225,625—
Aug 7, 2026

Price Change

MARIS #26033880

$237,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2026

Price Change

MARIS #26033880

$216,000
08/26/2026

Price Change

MARIS #26033880

$225,625
08/07/2026

Price Change

MARIS #26033880

$237,500

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

Public Records for 427 Ruth Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$3,790

Additions

$9,100
Total$12,890

Tax Record

2025

$990 ($82 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Lot Size

19,011 SqFt

Style

Miscellaneous Residential

County

MADISON

APN

19-2-08-11-03-301-025

Schools near 427 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Bethalto Community Unit School District 8.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bethalto East Primary School
PublicPK to 1

Parkside Primary School
Public2 to 3

Meadowbrook Intermediate School
Public4 to 5

Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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427 Ruth Avenue is a single family home for sale in Cottage Hills, IL 62018. This property was listed for sale on June 11, 2026 by Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co, it's currently listed at $216,000. It has been on the market for a total of 117 days and was last sold on November 15, 2023. This listing's school district is Bethalto Community Unit School District 8. Nearby schools include Bethalto East Primary School, Parkside Primary School and Meadowbrook Intermediate School. 427 Ruth Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,778 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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