256 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970
OFF MARKET

256 E Main St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,921 sqft

$127,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $720/mo*
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$127,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $720/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,921 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Come check this large home out with plenty of room and tons of potential! All of the bathrooms have been updated and there is possibility of another bath on the second floor. This home is so inviting and right in the heart of Peru! Enjoy the Circus City Parade right from your own front porch!
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.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 256 E Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price History for 256 E Main St

DatePriceEventSource
05/03/2021$72,000Sold
IRMLS #202047593
04/27/2021$74,999PendingIRMLS #202047593
03/21/2021$74,999ContingentIRMLS #202047593
02/10/2021$74,999PendingToActiveIRMLS #202047593
12/10/2020$74,999ContingentIRMLS #202047593
11/11/2020$74,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/05/2020$79,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/28/2020$89,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$931
Assessment$127,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 256 E Main St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
222 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$25,000
09/10/25
4
2.5
2,500
276 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,584
84 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.35
Single-Family Home
$69,000
07/15/25
3
2
1,736
374 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.21
Single-Family Home
$100,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,540
16 S Tippecanoe St, Peru, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$60,000
01/09/26
3
1
1,295
135 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$83,000
06/05/25
2
1
1,673
110 Ewing St, Peru, IN
0.30
Single-Family Home
$135,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,464
353 E 6th St, Peru, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$182,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,978
234 E 6th St, Peru, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$169,900
11/03/25
4
2.5
2,137
278 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/31/25
3
1
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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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256 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,921 sqft single-family home built in 1930. This property is not currently available for sale. 256 E Main St was last sold on May 3, 2021 for $72,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 256 E Main St is $127,200.