612 E Peru St

3,556 Sq. Ft.
$104 / Sq. Ft.
3,556
Sq. Ft.
$104
per Sq. Ft.

Description

With a perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates, this extraordinary 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath Italianate masterpiece offers both a rich past and an exciting future as your next home. Set gracefully back from the street, the 1.46-acre corner lot showcases a welcoming asphalt circular driveway, and an impressive 38-foot open front porch-an ideal spot to relax on a porch swing and enjoy peaceful afternoons. Step inside the grand foyer, where a striking curved staircase makes a memorable first impression....With a perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates, this extraordinary 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath Italianate masterpiece offers both a rich past and an exciting future as your next home. Set gracefully back from the street, the 1.46-acre corner lot showcases a welcoming asphalt circular driveway, and an impressive 38-foot open front porch-an ideal spot to relax on a porch swing and enjoy peaceful afternoons. Step inside the grand foyer, where a striking curved staircase makes a memorable first impression. Throughout much of the home, you'll find newly refinished hardwood floors, complemented by new carpet on both staircases and the upper level. Thoughtfully updated with new windows (2020) and fresh interior paint in tasteful, modern tones, the home retains its timeless elegance with exquisite crown molding and detailed woodwork rarely found today. Comfort and peace of mind come standard with a radon mitigation system, a $10,000 water filtration system, and an upgraded heating system (2023) with a SensiSmart thermostat. Dual central air units provide efficient, customizable climate control for both floors, while updated wiring and 200-amp electrical service ensure reliability. All bathrooms have been updated within the past decade, including the main-floor primary suite, which features a walk-in closet and private en suite bath. The beautifully updated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, a Jenn-Air range, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient wet bar-perfect for coffee or cocktails. Two separate dining areas and an attached main-floor laundry room with abundant storage add to the home's functionality. Just off the kitchen, a spacious enclosed porch offers a serene setting to unwind with a glass of tea. Multiple living spaces provide flexibility and warmth, anchored by three stunning, ornate fireplaces-perfect for cozy evenings. Upstairs, you'll discover a charming library nook and a sun-filled bonus room, ideal as a home office, studio, or retreat. A two-car attached garage offers easy access, and a nearby garden shed provides additional storage for tools and outdoor essentials. This one-of-a-kind property seamlessly combines historic elegance with modern comfort-ready to welcome you home. Showings available Wednesday evenings and all day on Sundays.
  1. Listed by Janelle McCarter • Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
    P: (815)-252-7283 C: (815)-252-7283 jalilley24@yahoo.com

Property Details for 612 East Peru Street

Area
Hollowayville / Princeton
Township
Princeton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 03/31/2026 01:25 PM

Property Details for 612 East Peru Street

StatusNew
MLS #12591714
Days on Market1
Taxes$9,128 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1876
Lot Size1.45 AC / 63,162 SF
CountyBureau County

Location

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Building Information for 612 East Peru Street

Stories-Year Built1876Building Size-Lot Size1.45 AC / 63,162 SF

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Property Information for 612 East Peru Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 115
  • High School District: 500
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 115
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Yes, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Dining Room: Separate,Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Den, Library, Foyer, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Radon Mitigation System
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 203.6 x 310.4 x 202.7 x 311.8
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-03-31T17:12:48
  • Photos Count: 57
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 22X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 9X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 19X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 23X20
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 18X20
Den Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 13X9
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 9X15
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 8X7

Property History for 612 East Peru Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12591714

$370,000
Aug 19, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12080294

$339,000
Jun 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12080294

$365,777
Apr 17, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11851257

$365,777
Aug 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11851257

$389,777
Apr 19, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488898793

$270,000
Apr 19, 2022

Sold

MRED #11155012

$270,000
Jan 25, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11155012

Jan 25, 2022

Pending

MRED #11155012

Oct 8, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11155012

$300,000
Aug 27, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11155012

$329,000
Aug 15, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11155012

Jul 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11155012

$329,000
Aug 31, 2014

Expired

MRED #08337438

$247,500
May 8, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08337438

$299,900
Apr 30, 2013

Expired

MRED #08212023

$319,900
Oct 30, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08212023

$339,000
Feb 19, 2009

Expired

MRED #07047873

$295,000
Feb 19, 2009

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1102675

$295,000
Oct 13, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #07047873

$295,000
Oct 10, 2008

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1100272

$238,000
Sep 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1102675

$295,000
Jul 10, 2008

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1100272

$238,000
Sep 10, 2007

Expired

MRED #06525720

$255,000
May 23, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06525720

$255,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12591714

$370,000
08/19/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12080294

$339,000
06/16/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12080294

$365,777
04/17/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11851257

$365,777
08/14/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11851257

$389,777
04/19/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488898793

$270,000
04/19/2022

Sold

MRED #11155012

$270,000
01/25/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11155012

01/25/2022

Pending

MRED #11155012

10/08/2021

Price Change

MRED #11155012

$300,000
08/27/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11155012

$329,000
08/15/2021

Contingent

MRED #11155012

07/13/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11155012

$329,000
08/31/2014

Expired

MRED #08337438

$247,500
05/08/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08337438

$299,900
04/30/2013

Expired

MRED #08212023

$319,900
10/30/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08212023

$339,000
02/19/2009

Expired

MRED #07047873

$295,000
02/19/2009

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1102675

$295,000
10/13/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #07047873

$295,000
10/10/2008

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1100272

$238,000
09/22/2008

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1102675

$295,000
07/10/2008

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1100272

$238,000
09/10/2007

Expired

MRED #06525720

$255,000
05/23/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06525720

$255,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 612 East Peru Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,166Additions$83,512Total$108,678
Tax Record2024$8,556 ($713 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBUREAUAPN16-16-426-001

Schools near 612 East Peru Street

This home is within Princeton Hsd 500 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 3 to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jefferson Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Lincoln Elementary School
Public3 to 4

Logan Jr High School
Public5 to 8

Princeton High School
Public9 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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612 East Peru Street is a single family home for sale in Princeton, IL 61356. This property was listed for sale on March 31, 2026 by Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC, it's currently listed at $370,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on April 19, 2022. This listing's school districts are Princeton Esd 115 School District, Princeton Hsd 500 School District. Nearby schools include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Logan Jr High School. 612 East Peru Street is a 6-bed, 4-bath, 3,556 sqft single family home built in 1876.

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