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

255 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,628 sqft

$151,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $894/mo*
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$151,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $894/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,628 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome home to this beautiful, 4-bedroom, 2-bath house with the character and comfort of days gone by! Handmade, oak kitchen cabinets; hardwood under carpets; vinyl replacement windows; new roof 2022, new dishwasher 2022, new washer 2023, microwave 2024, central AC, utility shed. One bedroom is on main level. Main level laundry. Appliances included. Great soil for adding a garden to the landscaped yard!
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 January 17, 2025

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 255 E 5th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1628 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Gas, Gas Oven, Gas RangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Peru UtilitiesGas: NIPSCO
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltOther Structures: Shed
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1628 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
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: 520827401438.000016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $154,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 18 2024

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: PeruCommunity: Godfreys
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: 1980 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202438813Attribution Contact: Main: 765-327-2478Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1628
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Rebekah Slack, (765) 327-2478
Miles Realty Group
Bought with: Nayeli Martinez, (574) 702-5827, MPR Realty, LLC
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202438813

Price History for 255 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/17/2025$145,000Sold
IRMLS #202438813
11/22/2024$154,000PriceChange
IRMLS #202438813
11/03/2024$159,000PriceChange
IRMLS #202438813
10/07/2024$170,000Listed For SaleIRMLS #202438813
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$890
Assessment$120,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 255 E 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
276 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.12
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,584
234 E 6th St, Peru, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$169,900
11/03/25
4
2.5
2,137
353 E 6th St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$182,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,978
269 E 8th St, Peru, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$184,900
08/29/25
3
2
1,306
178 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$225,000
01/02/26
4
3
2,680
278 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.12
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/31/25
3
1
864
374 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$100,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,540
222 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.12
Single-Family Home
$25,000
09/10/25
4
2.5
2,500
84 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$69,000
07/15/25
3
2
1,736

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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255 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,628 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 255 E 5th St was last sold on Jan 17, 2025 for $145,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $154,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 255 E 5th St is $151,000.