Is parking easy in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Peru, IN dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Peru, IN have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there are sidewalks

Would people walk alone at night in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Peru, IN show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

As of early 2026, 48% of users say it's quiet

Is Peru, IN walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Peru, IN plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Peru, IN walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Peru, IN?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say there's wildlife

Is Peru a buyer's or seller's market?

Peru is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Peru?

The median sale price in Peru is $165K. That is up $15.67K from the prior month.

What do residents say about Peru?

Residents describe Peru, IN as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Peru, IN .

What are the closest schools to 494 E 5th St?

The closest schools to 494 E 5th St in Peru, IN are Blair Pointe Upper Elementary (rated 6/10), Elmwood Primary Learning Center (Pre-K), Peru Junior-Senior High School (Middle, rated 4/10).

OFF MARKET

494 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970

2 Beds
1 Bath
908 sqft

2 Beds

1 Bath

908 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
433 E Main St, Peru, IN	0.17	Single-Family Home	$135,900	11/24/25	2	1	856
412 E 5th St, Peru, IN	0.19	Single-Family Home	$125,000	06/24/26	2	1	1,610
451 E 2nd St, Peru, IN	0.26	Single-Family Home	$39,500	07/29/26	2	1	892
550 E Main St, Peru, IN	0.17	Single-Family Home	$125,000	05/29/26	2	1	1,244
60 N Godfroy St, Peru, IN	0.23	Single-Family Home	$57,500	04/03/26	2	1	720
401 E Main St, Peru, IN	0.23	Single-Family Home	$170,000	01/15/26	2	1	1,594
429 Adams Ave, Peru, IN	0.25	Single-Family Home	$61,000	03/12/26	2	1	806
379 E 6th St, Peru, IN	0.24	Single-Family Home	$145,000	07/15/26	3	1	1,232
558 E 5th St, Peru, IN	0.19	Single-Family Home	$69,000	01/08/26	3	1	816
558 E 2nd St, Peru, IN	0.29	Single-Family Home	$80,000	12/31/25	2	1	1,190

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
496 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970	0.01	$185,800	4	1	1,472	Off Market
486 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970	0.02	$160,800	3	1	1,344	Off Market
15 N Smith St, Peru, IN 46970	0.06	$110,500	3	2	1,755	Off Market
515 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970	0.08	$192,400	3	2	1,550	Off Market
506 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970	0.08	$170,000	4	1	1,478	Recently Sold
494 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970	0.07	$129,500	3	1	1,496	For Sale
522 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970	0.10	$197,000	4	2	2,322	Recently Sold
480 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970	0.08	$103,200	2	1	938	Off Market
535 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970	0.13	$113,300	2	1	1,112	Off Market
509 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970	0.11	$57,000	2	1	1,112	For Sale
511 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970	0.11	$115,700	2	1	979	Off Market
513 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970	0.11	$20,900	3	1	1,144	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Year Built

1920

Living Area

908 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

494 E 5th St is in Peru, IN and in ZIP code 46970. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 908 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3960 sqft and was built in 1920.

494 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 908 sqft unknown built in 1920. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $748/month.

Home Details for 494 E 5th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Unknown

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3960 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2018	$251	$3,300

Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in Peru

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$165K

$15.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

$106

$7MoM

Available listings

2MoM

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Elmwood Primary Learning Center
PK-2
Public
442 Students
Peru Community Schools
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
N/A
Parent Review
19y ago
1 Reviews

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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
Resident
4mo ago
"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
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1y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"we have many places for dog owners to walk their dogs like Riverwalk, maconaquah park, nickle plate trail"
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Amberrhymer2925
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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.
12y ago
"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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Peru, IN 46970
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Peru, IN 46970
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Homes for sale near 494 E 5th St

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$57,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,112 sqft
509 E Main St,
Peru, IN 46970
Stacia Bonifant, Creative Realty - Peru, IRMLS
$129,500
3 bd
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494 E Main St,
Peru, IN 46970
Rebekah Slack, Miles Realty Group, IRMLS
$126,500
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1,438 sqft
407 E 3rd St,
Peru, IN 46970
Rebekah Slack, Miles Realty Group, IRMLS
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0.3 ACRES
Est. $122,600
3 bd
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1,116 sqft
571 E 3rd St,
Peru, IN 46970
$79,900
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2 ba
2,160 sqft
15 S Garfield St,
Peru, IN 46970
Scott A Shepherd, Spear Real Estate, Inc, IRMLS
$64,995
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,485 sqft
320 E Main St,
Peru, IN 46970
Raylene Webb, eXp Realty, LLC, IRMLS
$119,900
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1 ba
1,344 sqft
235 E 2nd St,
Peru, IN 46970
Donald K Owens, Carriger Oldfather Realty, Inc, IRMLS
$180,000
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1,882 sqft
405 E Main St,
Peru, IN 46970
Rebekah Slack, Miles Realty Group, IRMLS
$164,900
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1,677 sqft
6 N Benton St,
Peru, IN 46970
Graham Roe, Mygrant Realty & Appraisals, IRMLS
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1,574 sqft
203 E Main St,
Peru, IN 46970
Jake Williams, Miles Realty Group, IRMLS
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SOLD
AUG 11, 2026
$90,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,272 sqft
563 W 2nd St,
Peru, IN 46970
Jordan R Moran, Modern Real Estate, IRMLS
SOLD
AUG 10, 2026
$30,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,824 sqft
201 E 2nd St,
Peru, IN 46970
Josh Murdock, Murdock Real Estate Group, IRMLS
SOLD
AUG 6, 2026
$140,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,478 sqft
530 W 6th St,
Peru, IN 46970
Alyssa Richey, Miles Realty Group, IRMLS
SOLD
AUG 4, 2026
$121,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,167 sqft
214 W 9th St,
Peru, IN 46970
Deonna Holland, Holland Realty Group, LLC, IRMLS
SOLD
JUL 31, 2026
$170,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,478 sqft
506 E Main St,
Peru, IN 46970
Amanda Walters, Miles Realty Group, IRMLS
SOLD
JUL 29, 2026
$39,500
2 bd
1 ba
892 sqft
451 E 2nd St,
Peru, IN 46970
Jake Williams, Miles Realty Group, IRMLS
SOLD
JUL 29, 2026
$25,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,820 sqft
62 S Wayne St,
Peru, IN 46970
Matthew Brown, Tom Hayes Realty, IRMLS
SOLD
JUL 29, 2026
$240,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,725 sqft
301 Tyler Ave,
Peru, IN 46970
Laura Myers, Allen Realty Group, IRMLS
SOLD
JUL 28, 2026
$85,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,120 sqft
224 Madison Ave,
Peru, IN 46970
Josh Murdock, Murdock Real Estate Group, IRMLS
SOLD
JUL 28, 2026
$27,500
5 bd
2.5 ba
2,096 sqft
222 W 7th St,
Peru, IN 46970
Chris J Ryker, Murdock Real Estate Group, IRMLS
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Frequently asked questions about 494 E 5th St

Is Peru a buyer's or seller's market?
Peru is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Peru?
The median sale price in Peru is $165K. That is up $15.67K from the prior month.
What do residents say about Peru?
Residents describe Peru, IN as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Peru, IN.
What are the closest schools to 494 E 5th St?
The closest schools to 494 E 5th St in Peru, IN are Blair Pointe Upper Elementary (rated 6/10), Elmwood Primary Learning Center (Pre-K), Peru Junior-Senior High School (Middle, rated 4/10).

494 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970