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

251 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,188 sqft

$42,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $307/mo*
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$42,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $307/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,188 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Large family home that could potentially be a 4 bedroom to 5-bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms. Bring your ideas to make this home great again as it will need lots of TLC. This home has an attached garage, newer roof, newer water heater and newer water softener and an updated electrical panel. This home sits on a corner lot and there is a nice park across the street. Great Investment Property
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. This description is from December 16, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 251 E 5th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1188 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Softener OwnedLaundry: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Peru Utilities
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch CoveredFencing: None
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1188 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionHas Additional ParcelsDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 520827401440.000016Additional Parcels Description: 0214421000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $50,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 06 2024

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Location

Direction & Address
City: PeruCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Elmwood/Blair PointeElementary School District: Peru Community SchoolsJr High / Middle School: PeruJr High / Middle School District: Peru Community SchoolsHigh School: PeruHigh School District: Peru Community Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1916 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049.2 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202445315Attribution Contact: Cell: 574-727-5606Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1188
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Stephanie Helton, (574) 727-5606
Pacesetters Real Estate
Bought with: Donald K Owens, (765) 469-1013, Carriger Oldfather Realty, Inc
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202445315

Price History for 251 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/01/2025$143,500ListingRemovedIRMLS #202529903
07/18/2025$143,500PriceChange
IRMLS #202525477
07/02/2025$147,000Listed For SaleIRMLS #202525477
12/13/2024$40,000Sold
IRMLS #202445315
12/07/2024$50,000PendingIRMLS #202445315
11/24/2024$50,000Listed For SaleIRMLS #202445315
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$795
Assessment$108,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 251 E 5th St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
16 S Tippecanoe St, Peru, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$60,000
01/09/26
3
1
1,295
84 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.32
Single-Family Home
$69,000
07/15/25
3
2
1,736
276 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.12
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,584
111 S Wabash St, Peru, IN
0.42
Single-Family Home
$42,000
05/27/25
4
2
2,940
63 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.60
Single-Family Home
$55,000
08/29/25
3
1.5
1,362
353 E 6th St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$182,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,978
278 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/31/25
3
1
864
374 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.23
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

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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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251 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,188 sqft single-family home built in 1939. This property is not currently available for sale. 251 E 5th St was last sold on Dec 13, 2024 for $40,000 (20% lower than the asking price of $50,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 251 E 5th St is $42,000.