Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,056 sqft
159 W Main St, Peru, IN 46970
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1898Year Built
$32/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Motivated seller! Gorgeous Georgian Southern turn of the century home, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths that has so much to offer. Large living room with french doors houses one of the 3 fireplaces in the home and boasts beautiful stained glass windows; the dining room features solid oak wainscoting with bas relief plasterwork mural. Fully applianced kitchen with island, breakfast room and butler's pantry. Master bedroom features another of the fireplaces and en-suite master bath. Entry hall with open staircases...Motivated seller! Gorgeous Georgian Southern turn of the century home, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths that has so much to offer. Large living room with french doors houses one of the 3 fireplaces in the home and boasts beautiful stained glass windows; the dining room features solid oak wainscoting with bas relief plasterwork mural. Fully applianced kitchen with island, breakfast room and butler's pantry. Master bedroom features another of the fireplaces and en-suite master bath. Entry hall with open staircases to the upper floors or entering the home from the garage? , use the back staircase to the 2nd floor. The finished 3rd floor houses the game room and comes with your own pool table. Don't miss out on this historic home!
  • Listed by: Stacia Bonifant • Century 21 Creative REALTORS
Listing closed: 01/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS, MLS#: 201933329

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Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

79

Sale-to-list ratio

90.1%

Peru, IN

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Property Information for 159 West Main Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,274 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Site-Built Home
  • County: Miami County
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Georgian
  • Subdivision: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage/Number Of Cars: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Miami County
  • City: Peru
  • Zip Code: 46970
  • City Zoning: R3
  • State: IN
  • Township: Peru
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Fips Code: 18103
  • Directions To Property: From center of town; west on Main to property, south side of street
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $1,274
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Assoc Restrictions: No
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2019
  • Parcel Number Id: 52-08-28-415-002.000-016
School Information
  • School District: Peru Community Schools
  • Elementary: Elmwood/Blair Pointe
  • Middle School: Peru
  • High School: Peru High School
Parking
  • Garage Length: 21.0
  • Garage Width: 24.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 X 132
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 1942.0
  • Total Square Feet: 6998.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 3114.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 8712.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 5056.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 1942.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 5056.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 504.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Main Level Sqft: 1942.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Age: 121
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric Company: Peru Utilities
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Water Company: Peru Utilities
  • Water Utility: City
  • Sewer: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Hot Tub/Spa, Cable Ready, Detector-Smoke, Disposal, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Pantry-Walk In, Patio Open, Porch Covered, Porch Open, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec
  • Common Amenities: Sidewalks
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Outbuilding 1: None
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Slate
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Full Basement, Unfinished
  • Cooling: Window
  • Fireplace: Family Rm, Living/Great Rm, 1st Bdrm, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating/Fuel: Gas, Hot Water
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 3
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 13
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 3
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 4
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 4
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 29.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 17.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 9.0
  • 5th Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 5th Bedroom Width: 8.0
  • Breakfast Room Length: 10.0
  • Breakfast Room Level: Main
  • Breakfast Room Width: 12.0
  • Dining Room Length: 25.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Living/Great Room Length: 31.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 15.0
  • Rec Rm Length: 31.0
  • Rec Rm Level: Upper
  • Rec Rm Width: 14.0

Property History for 159 West Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2020

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201933329

$160,000—
Jan 15, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1357383930

$160,000—
Oct 7, 2019

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201933329

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2020

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201933329

$160,000
01/15/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1357383930

$160,000
10/07/2019

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201933329

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Public Records for 159 West Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,100Additions$273,200Total$281,300
Tax Record2025$2,562 ($213 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,856 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,856 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,942 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1956CountyMIAMIAPN52-08-28-415-002.000-016

Schools near 159 West Main Street

This home is within Peru Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
PublicPK to 2

Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Public3 to 6

Peru Junior-Senior High School
Public7 to 12

St. Charles Borromeo School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 West Main Street, Peru, IN 46970
$160,000
5
5,056
8,712
$107,500
3
2,734
–
$120,000
5
4,786
8,712
–
–
–
31,428
36,300
$282,500
5
5,608
27,878
$145,000
4
3,402
8,712

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