For sale

$225,625

Est. $1,314/mo —

•

1,778

sq ft

427 Ruth Ave, Cottage Hills, IL 62018

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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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1.24 acresLot Size

$127Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Drew Hartman • Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co

Listing updated: Aug 26, 2026 at 12:34pm

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26033880

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$1,314 per month

Principal and interest$1,186

Property taxes

$17

HOA dues

Home insurance

$111

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bethalto East Primary School

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 1.5mi

Wilbur Trimpe Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Civic Memorial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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About Cottage

Hills

Cottage Hills, located between Bethalto and East Alton, is a residential and semi-rural Alton neighborhood with wooded lots and a low-slung, small-town streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cottage Hills Road corridor near the Cottage Hills VFW, where local taverns, service shops, and weekend fish-fry chatter set the tone. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches, modest cottages, and newer builds on larger parcels, with long driveways and mature trees shaping the view. The pace feels porch-forward, with backyards, garages, and open sky doing much of the social work. For a classic community night out, the Cottage Hills VFW Post 1308 and nearby local diners act as familiar anchors. Daily life orbits short drives to Alton’s riverfront and the retail strips in neighboring towns.

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427 Ruth Ave · $225,625

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$226K and above

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Two fireplaces
Mud room
Family room
Living room
Dining room

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
Electric oven
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Sump pump
French drain

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 427 Ruth Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26033880

Aug 26, 2026

Price Changed

$225,625

$127/sq ft

Aug 7, 2026

Price Changed

$237,500

$134/sq ft

Jun 11, 2026

Listed

$250,000

$141/sq ft

Jun 1, 2026

Coming Soon

$250,000

$141/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 2023

Sold

$215,000

$121/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23058462

Nov 19, 2023

Pending

—

Nov 15, 2023

Sold

Oct 13, 2023

Contingent

—

Oct 5, 2023

Listed

$215,000

$121/sq ft

+30

Wow you don't want to miss all this property has to offer! Full sprawling brick ranch with 3 parcels, two car attached garage, 2 car detached garage on one parcel and another detached garage/workshop/apartment on the other! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 large full bath on main level and one on the waterproofed lower level. Large living area/wood burning fireplace/formal dining room and three large bedrooms on the main level. Parcels include 19-2-08-11-03-301-025, 19-2-08-11-03-301-301-024, 19-2-08-11-03-301-023.001. Home features 4 seasons room addition, spacious kitchen with appliances included, formal dining area, dual HVAC one set 3 years old, roof 3 years old and so much more. Make your appointment today to see this one of a kind rare gem right in the heart of town! Home is being sold as is. Seller will not make any repairs, pay for any inspections, or provide an occupancy permit.

Public Records

Mar 31, 1995

Sold

$100,000

$56/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,714 (+6.4%)

$3,790 + $57,590

$61,380

2024

$4,432 (+158.0%)

$3,790 + $57,590

$61,380

2023

$1,718 (−3.6%)

$3,500 + $53,150

$56,650

2022

$1,782 (−50.3%)

$3,010 + $45,780

$48,790

2021

$3,587 (+79.3%)

$3,010 + $45,780

$48,790

2019

$2,001 (−0.5%)

$2,810 + $42,670

$45,480

2018

$2,010 (+0.3%)

$2,630 + $39,880

$42,510

2017

$2,005 (+0.5%)

$2,500 + $37,900

$40,400

2016

$1,995 (+4.3%)

$2,500 + $37,900

$40,400

2015

$1,913 (+5.3%)

$2,440 + $36,990

$39,430

2013

$1,817

$2,440 + $37,130

$39,570

Public record

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.62 Acres

Year renovated

1976

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,778

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,778

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Madison County

APN

192081103301024

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Cottage Hills, IL • 62018

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.7 hrs

6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 427 Ruth Ave

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