497 E 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970
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OFF MARKET

497 E 3rd St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft

$183,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026

$183,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$102

About this House

Newly renovated home on a large corner lot with generous parking. A large covered front porch or back deck lead you into this home fully updated from top to bottom. Featuring new lighting, doors and hardware throughout. Life proof luxury vinyl plank flooring all through with carpeting in the bedrooms. Spacious kitchen with crisp white 42 inch cabinets and stainless appliances. Formal dining room with dry bar. Perfect mudroom with lots of storage. Large master suite on main level with full bathroom, walk-in closet and laundry room to include washer and dryer. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms, full bathroom and landing/sitting area. New windows, plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical with an upgraded 200 amp service and newer roof. Unfinished basement. This one won’t last long! Call for your showing today!

Lots of realtor interest this week. If you are a realtor contact me and let’s make a deal for your buyer!
497 E 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $183,700, with a rent estimate of $1,244/month.

Home Details for 497 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 8Parking: Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2022
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6336 sqft

Price History for 497 E 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
10/18/2022ListingRemovedN/A
09/10/2022$152,900PendingN/A
09/07/2022$152,900PriceChange
N/A
08/25/2022$158,900PendingToActiveN/A
08/08/2022$158,900PendingN/A
08/03/2022$158,900Listed For SaleN/A

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
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,246
Assessment$167,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 497 E 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
501 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.06
Single-Family Home
$195,000
04/08/26
3
2
1,804
522 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$197,000
01/06/26
4
2
2,322
468 E 5th St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$65,000
07/02/26
4
2
1,708
588 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$53,001
02/27/26
3
2
2,228
506 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$170,000
07/31/26
4
1
1,478
565 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$195,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,612
353 E 6th St, Peru, IN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$182,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,978
532 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$145,000
03/31/26
4
1
1,734
276 E 3rd St, Peru, IN
0.43
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,584
550 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$125,000
05/29/26
2
1
1,244

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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