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

255 W 3rd St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,584 sqft

$135,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026

$135,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,584 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1870
Living Area
1,584 sqft
Price/Sqft
$86
Parking
Garage

About this House

This house has many updates and is cute as can be. Owner had it set up to be an Airbnb so all the furniture comes with the property as well as appliances. When you enter the foyer you will see a beautiful staircase leading to 2 upper floor bedrooms, both sporting new ceiling fans and freshly painted. Downstairs there is new carpet in the living room which is tastefully decorated. There is a main floor bedroom with direct access to the family bath. Newer stainless steel appliances are housed in the kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The laundry is in the basement along with an owned water softener, a boiler heater that was new in 2005/6, and a water heater that was new in 2016. There is a one car detached garage behind the house. The only thing you need is to bring your clothes, it is move in ready right down to the dishes!
255 W 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,584 sqft single-family home built in 1870. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $135,500, with a rent estimate of $1,196/month.

Home Details for 255 W 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant, OtherHeating Fuel: Radiant
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 255 W 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
05/13/2021$99,900PendingIRMLS #202100230
04/15/2021$99,900ContingentIRMLS #202100230
04/14/2021$99,900PriceChange
IRMLS #202100230
03/02/2021$103,000PendingIRMLS #202100230
02/03/2021$103,000ContingentIRMLS #202100230
01/04/2021$99,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/21/2020$67,900ListingRemovedN/A
06/06/2020$67,900Listed For SaleN/A
04/04/2018$69,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/06/2017$69,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$1,784
Assessment$104,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 255 W 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
267 W Main St, Peru, IN
0.07
Single-Family Home
$19,463
11/24/25
3
1
1,992
321 W Main St, Peru, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$160,000
10/01/25
3
1
2,016
304 W 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$16,561
10/03/25
3
1
1,258
206 W Canal St, Peru, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$31,000
11/24/25
4
1
1,366
280 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/05/26
3
1
1,486
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
0.03
Single-Family Home
$79,900
06/12/26
4
2
1,480
308 W 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$186,000
05/01/26
3
2.5
1,558
128 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$77,000
05/27/26
4
1
1,696
485 W Main St, Peru, IN
0.41
Single-Family Home
$100,000
06/29/26
3
1
1,629

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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

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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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