627 E Peru St
Princeton, IL 61356
- 6 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,162 sqft (on 2.30 acres)
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,162 sqft
(on 2.30 acres)
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Description
Price reduced on this home that you don't want to miss! -- A majestic 3-story home on 2.3 acres built in 1878 by Richard M. Skinner, a prominent Princeton lawyer, Circuit Court Judge, and mayor of Princeton. The wide porch across the front of the home has scrolled arches, and a large bay window on the side adds to the home's charm. This home is known to Princeton residents as "the home with the deer," because of the iron deer that was imported from Italy in 1896 by Richard M. Skinner. The inside of the home is spectacular with beautiful oak hardwood floors and six fireplaces throughout the home. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with new cabinets, a center island, and all new stainless steel appliances. 6 bedrooms and 2 baths make up the 2nd floor, plus two additional rooms which were known as the maid's quarters. The 3rd floor has all new windows plus 3 rooms ready to carpet and a full bath. A gardener's house in the back matches the main dwelling but with a unique roof design, and a 2-car garage is also in the back. A great feature of this home is the 2.3 acres of land that goes with this home. The back yard is large, plus a grassy field out back with a large work shop is included, giving the buyer all kinds of options. Opportunities like this don't come along very often, so come see today if this is the home you've been waiting for!
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 March 24, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 627 E Peru St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Attic, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 4162 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In Unit |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiator(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator S |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 6Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Den/Library, Dining Room, Great RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Replacement WindowsFlooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: ScreenedOther Structures: Outbuilding, Garage(s)Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,No Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1898Year Renovated: 2022 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other |
Building Not a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 1616280006 |
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Price List Price: $429,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Nov 16 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Princeton |
School Information Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 115Jr High / Middle School: Logan Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 115High School: Princeton High SchoolHigh School District: 500 |
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Building Area Building Area: 4162 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 2.3 Acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Cash |
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Business Information Ownership: Leasehold |
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BasementMls Number: 12140766 |
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CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Roxana Noble, (815) 878-7171
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®
Bought with: Roxana Noble, (815) 878-7171, BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12140766

Price History for 627 E Peru St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/14/2025 | $375,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12140766 |
| 11/18/2024 | $429,900 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12140766 |
| 11/08/2024 | $429,900 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12140766 |
| 09/07/2024 | $439,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12140766 |
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $3,509 |
| Assessment | $323,523 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 627 E Peru St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.04 | Single-Family Home | $324,900 | 02/25/26 | 3 | 4 | 1,696 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $275,000 | 11/05/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,374 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $260,000 | 02/26/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,248 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $220,000 | 08/07/25 | 4 | 3 | 1,862 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $275,000 | 11/05/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,328 | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $270,000 | 06/18/25 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,700 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $225,000 | 11/26/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,722 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $355,000 | 03/18/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,770 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $167,500 | 09/25/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,410 | |
0.87 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 10/17/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,498 |
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What Locals Say about Princeton
At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.
91 % Say parking is easy
89 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
84 % Say car is needed
83 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say there are sidewalks
59 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say there are community events
22 % Say there's wildlife
18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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Homes for rent near 627 E Peru St
627 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,162 sqft single-family home built in 1898. This property is not currently available for sale. 627 E Peru St was last sold on Jan 14, 2025 for $375,000 (13% lower than the asking price of $429,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 627 E Peru St is $401,600.

