157 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970
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OFF MARKET

157 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,896 sqft

$126,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $773/mo*
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$126,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $773/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,896 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

THIS HOME IS IN NEED OF A NEW OWNER WITH REMODELING SKILLS. THIS 3 BEDROOM HOME HAS TONS OF POSSIBILITIES.
157 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,896 sqft single-family home built in 1890. It last sold for $21,008 on Aug 21, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $126,700, with a rent estimate of $1,135/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 157 E 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Cable Ready
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPatioPorch

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price History for 157 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/14/2020$19,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/02/2020$19,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/21/2020$21,008Sold
N/A
04/10/2018$15,100Sold
MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21548770
03/13/2018$15,000PendingAgent Provided
03/07/2018$15,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/02/2017$48,750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/28/2017$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/23/2017$48,750Sold
N/A

Market trends in Peru

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,810
Assessment$104,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 157 E 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
44 E 9th St, Peru, IN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$24,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,312
16 S Tippecanoe St, Peru, IN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$60,000
01/09/26
3
1
1,295
327 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$25,000
07/25/25
3
1
720
19 E Warren St, Peru, IN
0.57
Single-Family Home
$20,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,282
62 S Wayne St, Peru, IN
0.28
Single-Family Home
$43,532
10/31/25
2
1
1,820
84 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$69,000
07/15/25
3
2
1,736
110 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$135,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,464
309 Loveland Ave, Peru, IN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$19,677
11/24/25
3
2
1,624
126 E 8th St, Peru, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$139,900
10/24/25
3
1
1,296
374 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.40
Single-Family Home
$100,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,540

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Peru

At least 65 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tammy Pearce
    "The neighborhood is dog friendly and people are always walking their dogs. They are welcome at any outdoor venue. "
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  • Tammy Pearce
    "It’s a pet friendly community but doesn’t have a dog park. I think this would make it more pet friendly community. "
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  • Regina L.
    "It’s a nice sized town, the people are friendly and it’s conveniently located just a little over an hour away from Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis."
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  • Keith A.
    "Conveniently close to groceries restaurants gas stations and many other businesses. The nickel plate trail is just one block away."
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  • Tena W.
    "There is no public transportation here. If you do not have a car...you are forced to walk. But it is a little dinky town so it is fine to walk. "
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  • Kecaldwell3
    "Stray cats that are in town are a problem for dog owners. There is also no dog park located in Peru. "
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  • Emily F.
    "we have many places for dog owners to walk their dogs like Riverwalk, maconaquah park, nickle plate trail"
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  • Amberrhymer2925
    "The streets here are very friendly and good for walking dogs at any time of the day, or night. However, there are a LOT of stray cats, so if your dog is a cat chaser you may need to keep him/her on a tight leash. And keep them up to date with vaccinations. "
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  • Christie B.
    "Dog owners may like that there is a walking trail that is dog friendly within walking distance of neighborhood homes. "
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  • Brian G.
    "I visit Peru regularly and I know this area. nice quiet,safe area,clean and close to many things. I would live here if I was near the area. Maybe I will someday. I recommend Peru or its diversity and small town feel!"
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