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Listed by: Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co • Drew Hartman • 618-946-1454

Price cut: $11.9K (8/26)

$225,625

427 Ruth Ave, Cottage Hills, IL 62018

3beds

1,778sqft

$1,682/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

1.24 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$127/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Recently waterproofed basementFresh paintPlumbing upgradesAdditional two car garageRecent updates with flooring

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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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

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Basement: Concrete,Sump Pump
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,778 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,778

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 4

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: Public
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: $127/sqft
Tax assessed value: $8,010
Annual tax amount: $209
Date on market: 6/11/2026
Cumulative days on market: 98 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/26/2026	Price change	$225,625-5%$127/sqft
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8/7/2026	Price change	$237,500-5%$134/sqft
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6/11/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000$141/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$2,670 +7.2%
2023	--	$2,490 +8.7%
2022	--	$2,290 +7%
2021	--	$2,140 +3.9%
2020	--	$2,060 +3%
2019	$190	$2,000 +4.7%
2018	--	$1,910
2017	$182 +12.6%	$1,910 +2.7%
2016	$162	$1,860 +1.1%
2015	$162	$1,840
2014	$162	$1,840 -1.6%
2013	$162	$1,870 -4.6%
2012	--	$1,960
2011	--	$1,960 -12.1%
2010	--	$2,230 +3.7%
2009	--	$2,150 +12%
2007	--	$1,920 +7.3%
2005	--	$1,790 +10.5%
2004	$135 +2.6%	$1,620 +2.5%
2003	$132 -1.4%	$1,580 +3.3%
2002	$134	$1,530 +5.5%
2001	--	$1,450 +95.9%
2000	$66	$740