78 E Franklin St, Peru, IN 46970
OFF MARKET

$16,000

Last sold price
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,800 sqft

78 E Franklin St, Peru, IN 46970

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 16, 2006 for $16,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
19 E Warren St, Peru, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$20,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,282
201 E 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.31
Single-Family Home
$30,000
08/10/26
4
1
1,824
26 E Spring St, Peru, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$68,040
06/25/26
3
1
1,990
33 E Warren St, Peru, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$69,000
03/27/26
3
1
1,246
25 E Franklin St, Peru, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$146,900
07/20/26
3
1
1,472
267 W Main St, Peru, IN
0.74
Single-Family Home
$19,463
11/24/25
3
1
1,992
103 E Riverside Dr, Peru, IN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$50,000
05/08/26
4
2
2,142
62 S Wayne St, Peru, IN
0.46
Single-Family Home
$25,000
07/29/26
2
1
1,820
304 W 2nd St, Peru, IN
0.76
Single-Family Home
$16,561
10/03/25
3
1
1,258
16 S Tippecanoe St, Peru, IN
0.38
Single-Family Home
$60,000
01/09/26
3
1
1,295

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
54 E Franklin St, Peru, IN 46970
0.05
$83,100
3
1
1,016
Off Market
103 E Riverside Dr, Peru, IN 46970
0.05
$50,000
4
2
2,142
Recently Sold
108 E Warren St, Peru, IN 46970
0.08
$97,900
2
1
858
Off Market
25 E Franklin St, Peru, IN 46970
0.10
$146,900
3
1
1,472
Recently Sold
30 E Warren St, Peru, IN 46970
0.11
$120,000
3
1.5
2,584
Recently Sold
107 E Warren St, Peru, IN 46970
0.11
$113,000
2
1
1,086
Off Market
33 E Warren St, Peru, IN 46970
0.13
$69,000
3
1
1,246
Recently Sold
123 E Warren St, Peru, IN 46970
0.13
$205,000
3
1.5
2,248
Off Market
175 E Riverside Dr, Peru, IN 46970
0.17
$179,500
3
2
1,336
Off Market
5 W Spring St, Peru, IN 46970
0.21
-
3
2
1,512
Off Market
5 W Spring St, Peru, IN 46970
0.21
$130,000
3
2
1,512
For Sale
153 E Canal St, Peru, IN 46970
0.19
$24,500
3
1
1,454
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,800 sqft

About this House

Estimated Value: $63,100. Contractor's estimated repairs state that total of $14,000 needed. $9,000 has been done, leaving a remaining balance of $5,000 needed. Home was lived in by contractor performing repairs, so it is habitable. Central heating and cooling, huge back yard. Located in Miami County of Peru, Indiana. Please email me for pictures (lenee@indythomasinvest.com)
78 E Franklin St, Peru, IN 46970 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $16,000 on Feb 16, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,181/month.

Home Details for 78 E Franklin St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation Type: Crawl Raised

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5544 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 20, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$11,500
Jan 29, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$11,500
Feb 16, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$16,000

Market trends in Peru

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$165K
$15.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$106
$7MoM
Available listings
85
2MoM

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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
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 78 E Franklin St

  • What is the price history for 78 E Franklin St?
    78 E Franklin St in Peru, IN last sold for $16,000 in February 2006.
  • 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.
  • Does 78 E Franklin St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 78 E Franklin St in Peru, IN has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 78 E Franklin St?
    The lot at 78 E Franklin St in Peru, IN is about 0.13 acres (5,544 sq ft).

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