253 W 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970
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OFF MARKET

253 W 3rd St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,598 sqft

$140,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $865/mo*
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$140,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $865/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,598 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1910
Living Area
1,598 sqft
Price/Sqft
$88
Parking
Garage

About this House

THREE BEDROOM, ONE BATH, 1.5 STORY HOME LOCATED ON A CORNER LOT WITH LARGE PORCH. THIS HOME HAS NICE SIZE ROOMS, BIG PORCH, METAL ROOF, AND STORAGE/GARAGE.
253 W 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,598 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $26,650 on Jan 12, 2024 (10% above the $24,150 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $140,600, with a rent estimate of $1,113/month.

Home Details for 253 W 3rd St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Exterior Entry,BlockNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1598 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Peru UtilitiesGas: NIPSCO
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Porch CoveredFencing: None
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1598 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 520833102005.000016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $24,150
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Dec 18 2023

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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: 2856 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3789.72 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202343472Attribution Contact: reneeachandler@msn.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1598

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Renee Chandler
Harrold-Chandler Real Estate
Bought with: Renee Chandler, Harrold-Chandler Real Estate
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202343472

Price History for 253 W 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
01/12/2024$26,650Sold
IRMLS #202343472
08/16/2023$24,300Sold
N/A

Market trends in Peru

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$149K
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$99
Available listings
87
9MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,592
Assessment$138,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 253 W 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
312 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$92,300
03/20/26
3
1
1,456
258 W 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$79,900
06/12/26
4
2
1,480
357 W 5th St, Peru, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$83,670
06/12/26
3
1
990
280 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/05/26
3
1
1,486
321 W Main St, Peru, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$160,000
10/01/25
3
1
2,016
128 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.32
Single-Family Home
$77,000
05/27/26
4
1
1,696
183 W 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.12
Single-Family Home
$123,000
12/31/25
2
1
1,349

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What Locals Say about Peru

At least 66 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

  • 62 % 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

  • 39 % 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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