Susan Thomas
Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
(618) 552-9805
47 Total Sales
1
$72,000 Price
Cottage Hills
Located in Madison County
$123,648
Average Value
Slipped between the city of Alton and the village of Bethalto is Cottage Hills, an unincorporated segment of Madison County. Though the community is mostly made up of houses and apartments, its easy access to two municipalities grants residents convenience without living in a city.
Cottage Hill’s clusters of homes are close enough together that residents are likely to see their neighbors as they come and go, but houses are plopped on big enough yards to easily accommodate wide driveways, sheds or even boats. The homes, largely collections of minimal traditional houses from the ‘40s and ‘50s, are typically priced in the low to mid $100,000s. In addition to homes, a long list of empty residential lots are on the market in Cottage Hills, opening up opportunities to snag plots for custom home construction.
Many of the homes on the community’s southern end are in walking distance from Kutter Park. An 18-hole disc golf course tours you through the park’s varying landscape, from open grassland to dense forest to wood-plank bridges over the glossy waters of a creek. Those who aren’t fans of flinging discs can instead enjoy the playground, pickleball courts and baseball diamonds on the southern end of Kutter Park. Cycling enthusiasts can bring their bikes and hop on the 2-mile bike trail that starts at Kutter Park before winding along the path of a discontinued railroad line.
Students attend the Bethalto Community Unit School District, and though the campuses are in the neighboring community of Bethalto, none are more than 5 miles from Cottage Hills. Kids begin at Bethalto East Primary School, advancing to Parkside Primary School, Meadowbrook Intermediate School and Trimpe Middle School. While students change schools frequently during their educational journey in the district, the quality of the instruction remains consistent. For example the teachers at each school receive a grade of B or better from Niche. After eighth grade students go to Civic Memorial High School, labeled a commendable school by the Illinois State Board of Education, which means there are no underperforming student groups at the school.
Landmark Realty Managing Broker Scott Dodson says Cottage Hills is a geographically small community with limited commerce, but it still offers a handful of businesses to visit. That includes one of the community’s most popular eateries, The Pork Barrel. Nestled among a cluster of sheds, the small rectangle of a restaurant can be easy to miss. But keep a close eye out for the entrance, and your reward will be tender brisket that melts in your mouth. Bethalto to the east offers retail destinations like Walgreens, Schnucks and Ace Hardware less than 2 miles away, while Alton’s popular riverfront downtown is 6 miles to the west. Or Cottage Hill residents can cross the Mississippi River to reach museums, restaurants or work less than 30 miles away in St. Louis.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Susan Thomas
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Dena Brinkman
Dena Brinkman
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
(618) 491-6338
77 Total Sales
1
$120,100 Price
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Denise Bextermueller
Denise Bextermueller
Responds QuicklyDream Home Realty Centre, Wr
(618) 507-5775
99 Total Sales
3
$30K - $101K Price Range
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Julie Sajich
Julie Sajich
Keller Williams Marquee
(618) 389-4972
92 Total Sales
1
$100,000 Price
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Kenbra Knight
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Kenbra Knight
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Bailey & Company
(618) 500-6543
152 Total Sales
1
$154,900 Price
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Maryann Kelley
Maryann Kelley
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Marquee
(618) 657-8320
106 Total Sales
4
$5K - $105K Price Range
Schools
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Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
446
Median Year Built
1955
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,340
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
27,007
Open Houses
Homes for Sale
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.