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

601 E 5th St
Peru, IN 46970

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,324 sqft

$210,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,219/mo*
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$210,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,219/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,324 sqft

Local Information

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Description

CHARMING STORYBOOK HOME! The family will love all the features offered in this gorgeous property. With over 2300 SF of living with large living room that will accommodate the family for the holidays, dining room and spacious kitchen with abundance of cabinets. Beautiful family room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Bedroom on main with en suite bathroom. 2 bedrooms up with full bath. Spacious basement offers plenty of extra storage. New gas furnace, central air and water heater. Detached 2 car garage and large corner lot with 2 outdoor patio areas for entertaining. See this home today. Broker owned.
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. This description is from July 11, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 601 E 5th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2324 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2324 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Cement BoardNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 520826201030.000016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $179,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 08 2024

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Location

Direction & Address
City: PeruCommunity: Other
School Information
Elementary School: Elmwood/Blair PointeElementary School District: Peru Community SchoolsJr High / Middle School: PeruJr High / Middle School District: Peru Community SchoolsHigh School: PeruHigh School District: Peru Community Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3134 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202417938Attribution Contact: Cell: 765-469-3090Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2324
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Donna M Shepherd, (765) 469-3090
Spear Real Estate, Inc
Bought with: Stephanie Leffler, (765) 469-1200, Spear Real Estate, Inc
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202417938

Price History for 601 E 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/11/2024$183,000Sold
IRMLS #202417938
05/20/2024$179,900Listed For SaleIRMLS #202417938
04/20/2023$56,315Sold
N/A
08/14/2017$82,000Sold
IRMLS #201726529
06/13/2017$94,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/13/2016$77,000Sold
IRMLS #201613333
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,147
Assessment$155,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 601 E 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
522 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$197,000
01/06/26
4
2
2,322
501 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$195,000
04/08/26
3
2
1,804
565 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$195,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,612
532 E Main St, Peru, IN
0.17
Single-Family Home
$145,000
03/31/26
4
1
1,734
492 Madison Ave, Peru, IN
0.47
Single-Family Home
$143,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,140
353 E 6th St, Peru, IN
0.58
Single-Family Home
$182,000
04/23/26
3
2
1,978
568 Madison Ave, Peru, IN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$163,000
05/30/25
2
1.5
1,510
535 E 5th St, Peru, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$110,000
07/21/25
2
1
1,112
451 E Washington Ave, Peru, IN
0.41
Single-Family Home
$148,000
09/05/25
3
1
1,221

Assigned Schools

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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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601 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,324 sqft single-family home built in 1940. This property is not currently available for sale. 601 E 5th St was last sold on Jul 11, 2024 for $183,000 (2% higher than the asking price of $179,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 601 E 5th St is $210,800.