Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds1,600 sqft
1729 Main St, Peru, IL 61354
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
$5/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Awesome INVESTMENT opportunity! Historic 6B brownstone overlooks Illinois River! In solid condition, needs cosmetic improvements and electrical+plumbing updated. Set up as duplex for double the rental income, or make it one big home. 2 furnaces, 2 kitchens, 2 bathrms. 4 new windows in upstairs bedroom stay. Hardwood under some carpet. Interior damage upstairs from old roof leak. Roof replaced few years ago.Awesome INVESTMENT opportunity! Historic 6B brownstone overlooks Illinois River! In solid condition, needs cosmetic improvements and electrical+plumbing updated. Set up as duplex for double the rental income, or make it one big home. 2 furnaces, 2 kitchens, 2 bathrms. 4 new windows in upstairs bedroom stay. Hardwood under some carpet. Interior damage upstairs from old roof leak. Roof replaced few years ago.

    Sold By Arrow Realty Group LLC

    • Listed by: Dana 815.587.2010 noplacelikehome@mchsi.com • Arrow Realty Group LLC
    Listing closed: 07/09/2010 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07429446

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $165,000

    Avg days on market

    53

    Sale-to-list ratio

    90.1%

    Peru, IL

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    Property Information for 1729 Main Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $403 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Peru
    • Township: PERU
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Air Conditioning Type: None
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Brownstone
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,375 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 124
    • High School District: 120
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 124
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: None/NA
    • Garage Ownership: N/A
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Street
    • Parking On Site: true
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West, Lake/Water
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom
    • Num Of Rooms: 13
    • Bedrooms Total: 6
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 6
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Electric: Fuses
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Den, Eating Area, Utility Room-1st Floor
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dishwasher
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Water View
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X45
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco, Stone, Asbestos Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
    • General Information: None
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Cash
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X10
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 10X9
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 9X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X14
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X13
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 6X7
    Kitchen- 2nd Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
    • Dimensions: 14X12

    Property History for 1729 Main Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 9, 2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1119232207

    $7,500—
    Jul 9, 2010

    Sold

    MRED #07429446

    $7,500—
    Jun 25, 2010

    Pending

    MRED #07429446

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/09/2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1119232207

    $7,500
    07/09/2010

    Sold

    MRED #07429446

    $7,500
    06/25/2010

    Pending

    MRED #07429446

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    Public Records for 1729 Main Street

    Taxable ValueLand$4,425Additions$17,060Total$21,485
    Tax Record2025$1,659 ($138 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,952 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,952 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1884Year Renovated1884CountyLASALLEAPN17-17-461-006

    Schools near 1729 Main Street

    This home is within Peru Esd 124 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - PK to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Northview Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Parkside Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    La Salle-Peru Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    Lighted Way Association Inc
    PrivatePK to 12

    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: 1729 Main Street, Peru, IL 61354
    $7,500
    6
    1,600
    3,375
    –
    –
    1
    1,525
    2,178
    $178,000
    3
    1,110
    7,470
    –
    –
    1.5
    1,840
    7,405
    –
    –
    2
    1,918
    8,712
    $84,000
    4
    –
    7,405

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