Beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 2 bath brick bungalow offering space, character and modern updates throughout. This home blends timeless charm with today's conveniences. The main level features refinished hardwood floors, original woodwork and doors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A new beautiful bath with tub and shower. This living area flows into a spacious 10x23 enclosed porch with all new windows-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The brand-new kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry, butcher block sealed countertops, porcelain tile flooring and updated fixtures. The upper level offers three generously sized bedrooms, walk-in closets, a stunning new Jack & Jill bath with a walk-in shower. An unfinished bonus room adds additional storage. No central air on main level, central air only on second floor. This move-in ready home is a rare find.
For sale
Price cut: $16K (7/1)
$259,000
1204 6th St, Peru, IL 61354
5beds
2,214sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,864/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceThree generously sized bedroomsButcher block sealed countertopsBrand-new kitchenOriginal woodwork and doorsPorcelain tile flooringCentral air
- 83 days |
- 558 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barbara Kuzma,
Coldwell Banker Today's
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202600305
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water/Steam, Radiant, Zoned, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,214
- Total interior livable area: 2,214 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,214
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1716315013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Peru
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,177
- Annual tax amount: $4,527
- Price range: $259K - $259K
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 196 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000$117/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $259,000$117/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Contingent | $259,000$117/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549352 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000$117/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600305 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $259,000$117/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Contingent | $259,000$117/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549352 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $259,000-5.8%$117/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $275,000-8%$124/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $299,000-8%$135/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$147/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+326.8%$158/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Sold | $82,000-24.8%$37/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12100550 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2024 | Pending sale | $109,000$49/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Price change | $109,000-9.1%$49/sqft |
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| 7/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $119,900$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,527 +6.6% | $58,059 +9% |
| 2023 | $4,248 +31.9% | $53,284 +31.7% |
| 2022 | $3,221 +22.6% | $40,456 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $2,627 | $38,588 +2.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $37,640 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $1,731 | $36,985 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,731 +101.9% | $36,009 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $857 -50.3% | $35,621 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $1,726 | $34,446 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $1,726 +120.3% | $33,274 -6% |
| 2012 | $783 | $35,412 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,355 -1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,820 |
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Neighborhood: 61354
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Northview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Parkside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10La Salle-Peru Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peru ESD 124
- Middle: Peru ESD 124
- High: La Salle - Peru Township High School 120
- District: 124 Peru
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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