PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! A rare find in Peru! Come visit this charming stone and brick home on a large scenic lot that is partially fenced. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The living room is spacious and features a beamed ceiling, cozy wood burning fireplace and many built in shelving units and cabinetry. There is a closet that also has the basement interior entrance. The stained glass panel remains. The dining room has natural hardwood flooring and built in cabinetry and a built in china cabinet. The leaded glass window finishes it off. The kitchen has stainless steel counter tops and the stove and refrigerator, microwave will stay. Dishwasher not working. There is a door to the covered porch and it leads to the scenic back yard and 1+ car garage. The concrete and stone sidewalks add to the charm. There is an updated Marvin back door. Upstairs is a large primary bedroom with a lovely armoire. The hall going into the bedroom features a wall of closets and drawers. There is a full Jack & Jill bath between this bedroom, the third bedroom. It has an antique pedestal sink and plenty of sun light and linen closet too. The third bedroom has hardwood flooring and double book shelves. The home has cozy hot water heat. A one of a kind property!
Closed
$175,000
1516 2nd St, Peru, IL 61354
3beds
1,875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1853
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$209,000 Zestimate®
$93/sqft
$1,972 Estimated rent
Home value
$209,000
$196,000 - $224,000
$1,972/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2025 at 11:44am
Listing courtesy of:
Bonnie Lester (815)228-7565,
Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors
Bought with:
Bruce Barnes
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11667194
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Gas Log, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,875 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 80X125
Details
- Parcel number: 1717455003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1853
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Peru
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2023 | Sold | $175,000-4.8%$93/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11667194 | ||
| 2/15/2023 | Contingent | $183,900$98/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11667194 | ||
| 1/23/2023 | Price change | $183,900-7.4%$98/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11667194 | ||
| 1/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $198,500$106/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11667194 | ||
| 1/17/2023 | Contingent | $198,500$106/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11667194 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,827 +19% | $60,073 +28.8% |
| 2023 | $3,216 +24.9% | $46,646 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $2,576 +5.3% | $43,356 +4.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61354
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Northview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Parkside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10La Salle-Peru Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: La Salle-Peru Twp High School
- District: 124
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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