Stunning Mid-century Modern ravine home in Peru’s historic Grove Addition. Impeccable maintenance. First time on the market in 55 years.
The Home:
Exceptional Mid-century Home
Grounds & Pool all well maintained.
Panoramic windows throughout
Spacious Screened in Porch
Swimming Pool with Pool house and pump house
(2) Stone wood and gas fireplaces
Custom oak paneling, built-ins, and doors
Paver driveway and patio
Several wooden porches, decks & balconies
Cedar board & batten siding
Extensive closets with custom built in storage
The Neighborhood:
Membership in the “Grove Owner’s Association” with trail head to private park.
Short walk to Peru’s Baker Lake
Private wooded lot in safe, quiet neighborhood
Close to Peru schools and shopping
Design:
One of seven area homes by architect Roy Phlak of Houston, TX.
Second owners Architect John Richards and wife Melva meticulously maintained for 55 years
Showings & accepting written offers starting May 17th.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Home
Acreage: +/-.66 acres (+/-1.15 acres total)
Bedrooms: 3 (1 additional in pool house)
Bathrooms: 2 (additional 1/2 bath in Pool House)
Garage: 2 Car (2 doors)
Kitchen: 1 (plus kitchenette in family room)
Pool: in-ground with diving board
Fireplaces: (2) wood burning and gas
Pool house 440 sf
Kitchenette
1/2 Bath and plumbed for a shower
Changing Room
Loft bedroom
Separate pump house
Buffer Lot:
Price: $135,000
Address 16 Baker Drive Peru, IL
Size: +/-.5 acres
Dimensions: +/- 150’ x 150’
* Second Lot may be sold together or separately with right of first refusal to prospective home buyer.
Sold for $360,000
$360,000
2226 Twin Oak Rd, La Salle, IL 61354
3beds
1,454sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1955
0.66 Acres Lot
$342,000 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$1,837 Estimated rent
Home value
$342,000
$311,000 - $373,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,454 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1709405001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $125 monthly
Location
- Region: La Salle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,467
- Annual tax amount: $7,797
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2024 | Sold | $360,000-8.9%$248/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2024 | Pending sale | $395,000$272/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $395,000+659.6%$272/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2016 | Sold | $52,000$36/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,797 | $114,467 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $7,797 -4.4% | $99,986 -12.3% |
| 2023 | $8,152 +7.8% | $114,022 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $7,562 +4.1% | $105,979 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $7,261 | $101,086 +2.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $98,601 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $6,871 | $96,886 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $6,871 +5.3% | $94,329 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $6,524 -2.9% | $93,312 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $6,719 | $90,235 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $6,719 +16.7% | $87,167 -6% |
| 2012 | $5,757 | $92,767 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $97,856 -1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,075 |
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Neighborhood: 61354
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Northview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Parkside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10La Salle-Peru Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Illinois
- La Salle County
- Peru
- 61354
- 2226 Twin Oak Rd