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

161 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,124 sqft

$174,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,036/mo*
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$174,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,036/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,124 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 161 E 5th St, Peru, IN. 161 E 5th St is in Peru, IN and in ZIP code 46970. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,124 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4356 sqft and was built in 1890.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Home Details for 161 E 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price History for 161 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2011$54,000Sold
IRMLS #796261
09/15/2000$51,000Sold
IRMLS #935921
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,653
Assessment$179,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 161 E 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
84 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$69,000
07/15/25
3
2
1,736
222 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$25,000
09/10/25
4
2.5
2,500
108 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$86,500
02/13/26
4
2
1,832
58 E 5th St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$105,000
08/05/25
3
2
2,827
16 S Tippecanoe St, Peru, IN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$60,000
01/09/26
3
1
1,295
63 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.44
Single-Family Home
$55,000
08/29/25
3
1.5
1,362
110 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$135,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,464
276 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,584
135 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$83,000
06/05/25
2
1
1,673
111 S Wabash St, Peru, IN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$42,000
05/27/25
4
2
2,940

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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

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  • 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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161 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,124 sqft single-family home built in 1890. This property is not currently available for sale. 161 E 5th St was last sold on Oct 31, 2011 for $54,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 161 E 5th St is $174,200.