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

491 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 816 sqft

$82,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $529/mo*
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$82,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $529/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
816 sqft

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Description

Move-in ready home with open living, dining area featuring 2 bedrooms and a fenced in yard! Home has newer furnace, great starter home or investment opportunity! Auction: August 13, 6pm at the property. Open House: August 7, 5:30-6pm Auction Estimate: $25,000 - $50,000.00
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

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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
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Home Details for 491 E 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price History for 491 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
08/28/2018$18,000Sold
IRMLS #201830132
07/10/2018$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/13/2018$37,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/19/2017$37,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/01/2017$39,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/12/2017$43,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/08/2009$49,000Sold
IRMLS #792580
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$479
Assessment$64,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 491 E 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
480 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$100,000
07/01/25
2
1
938
433 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$135,900
11/24/25
2
1
856
327 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.39
Single-Family Home
$25,000
07/25/25
3
1
720
429 Adams Ave, Peru, IN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$61,000
03/12/26
2
1
806
60 N Godfroy St, Peru, IN
0.23
Single-Family Home
$57,500
04/03/26
2
1
720
535 E 5th St, Peru, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$110,000
07/21/25
2
1
1,112
558 E 5th St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$69,000
01/08/26
3
1
816
62 S Wayne St, Peru, IN
0.43
Single-Family Home
$43,532
10/31/25
2
1
1,036
558 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$80,000
12/31/25
2
1
1,190
257 E 9th St, Peru, IN
0.51
Single-Family Home
$55,000
05/20/25
2
1
1,000

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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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491 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 816 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is not currently available for sale. 491 E 5th St was last sold on Aug 28, 2018 for $18,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 491 E 5th St is $82,200.