253 E 8th St, Peru, IN 46970
OFF MARKET

253 E 8th St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,560 sqft

$114,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $693/mo*
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$114,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $693/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,560 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Fantastic 3 Bedroom, 1 bath home with a 2 car garage has a lot to offer. New roof in 2022, vinyl windows, Beautiful kitchen with full appliance package, main floor bedroom, main floor laundry with washer and dryer and a deck to enjoy on those wonderful summer evenings. Cash and conventional buyers only.
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 March 28, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 253 E 8th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1560 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable ConnectedAppliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Electric Oven, Electric RangeLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Peru UtilitiesGas: NIPSCO
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsFlooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Porch CoveredFencing: Partial
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Dirt,Gravel
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1560 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 520827112015.000016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $77,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 19 2024

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Location

Direction & Address
City: PeruCommunity: Other
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: 1672 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202406422Attribution Contact: Cell: 765-469-7712Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1560
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Julie Allen, (765) 469-7712
Allen Realty Group
Bought with: Deonna Holland, (765) 327-1477, Holland Realty Group, LLC
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202406422

Price History for 253 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/27/2024$77,000Sold
IRMLS #202406422
02/29/2024$77,000Listed For SaleIRMLS #202406422
06/22/2018$41,000Sold
IRMLS #201819219
05/10/2018$44,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/15/2013$17,000Sold
IRMLS #748899
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$627
Assessment$85,200
Home facts updated by county records

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374 E Main St, Peru, IN
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1,295
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1
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1,296
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1,736
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$170,000
01/15/26
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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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253 E 8th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,560 sqft single-family home built in 1890. This property is not currently available for sale. 253 E 8th St was last sold on Mar 27, 2024 for $77,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $77,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 253 E 8th St is $114,000.