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

259 W 3rd St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,871 sqft

$169,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,011/mo*
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$169,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,011/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,871 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
1908
Living Area
1,871 sqft
Price/Sqft
$91
Parking
Garage

Description

Welcome Home! Beautiful 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home with a huge bonus room in the attic! 2 car detached garage and fenced in back yard. Central air, furnace, wiring, plumbing, insulation, flooring, and much more were replaced in 2013! Listing agent owns this property.
259 W 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,871 sqft single-family home built in 1908. It last sold for $23,500 on Mar 12, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $169,500, with a rent estimate of $1,322/month.

Home Details for 259 W 3rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5532 sqft

Price History for 259 W 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
06/22/2020$109,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/29/2020$109,900PendingAgent Provided
05/29/2020$109,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/11/2020$109,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/10/2020$109,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/12/2013$23,500Sold
N/A
01/22/2013$24,900Listed 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$1,355
Assessment$158,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 259 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
206 W Canal St, Peru, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$31,000
11/24/25
4
1
1,366
258 W 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.03
Single-Family Home
$79,900
06/12/26
4
2
1,480
304 W 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$16,561
10/03/25
3
1
1,258
123 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.32
Single-Family Home
$50,000
12/16/25
4
2
2,128
226 W 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.06
Single-Family Home
$131,300
05/12/26
4
2
2,320
226 W 5th St, Peru, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$146,200
12/04/25
4
1.5
1,904
357 W Main St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/27/26
4
2
2,376
321 W Main St, Peru, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$160,000
10/01/25
3
1
2,016
128 W 6th St, Peru, IN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$77,000
05/27/26
4
1
1,696

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Assigned Schools

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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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