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$149,500

1521 1st St, Peru, IL 61354

2beds

1,324sqft

$1,116/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1848

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$113/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy wood-burning fireplaceFenced backyardSpacious eat-in kitchenOpen floor planConvenient half bathOff-street parkingDouble closets

Move right in! This affordable and exceptionally well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an open floor plan with a spacious eat-in kitchen and living room highlighted by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The primary bedroom offers cathedral ceilings and double closets. The finished basement adds valuable living space with a family room and a convenient half bath. Outside, you'll find a large, detached garage with a separate workshop area, a fenced backyard, and off-street parking. The roof was replaced in 2015, making this home move-in ready and full of value.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 224 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16X14

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 99 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9X11

Family room

Level: Basement
Area: 209 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19X11

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
Level: Main
Area: 208 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X16

Living room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 400 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25X16

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
Basement: Unfinished,Full
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,324 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Dimensions: 59x118

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 1717455007
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco
Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1848

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Peru

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $113/sqft
Tax assessed value: $105,300
Annual tax amount: $2,874
Date on market: 7/24/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/29/2010	Sold	$54,000$41/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07595758 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,269 +91.5%	$35,100 +67.4%
2023	$1,185 +10.3%	$20,973 +7.6%
2022	$1,074 +5.8%	$19,494 +4.8%
2021	$1,015	$18,594 +2.5%
2020	--	$18,137 +1.8%
2019	$946	$17,822 +2.7%
2018	$946 +6.9%	$17,351 +1.1%
2017	$885 +4.7%	$17,164 +3.4%
2016	$845	$16,598 +3.5%
2015	$845 +20%	$16,034 -6%
2012	$704	$17,064 -5.2%
2011	--	$18,000 -30.1%
2010	--	$25,762

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61354

Getting around

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
Northview Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 1 mi
5/10
Parkside Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
7/10
La Salle-Peru Twp High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

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.