For sale

Price cut: $5K (8/17)

$409,900

408 E Emerson St, Peru, IA 50222

4beds

2,048sqft

$2,894/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

7.93 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$200/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original woodworkScenic creekMature timberOpen pastureBeautiful acreageFresh paint throughoutHardwood floors

Experience the best of country living on this beautiful acreage featuring the perfect blend of mature timber, open pasture, and a scenic creek. Inside, you'll love the original woodwork, hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, updated windows, and a spacious deck overlooking the peaceful countryside. Whether you're dreaming of horses, chickens, a hobby farm, or ATV and walking trails, this property offers endless possibilities, with an 18'x21' lean-to, 14'x14' shed, grain bin, and a detached 3-car garage with workshop space. Deer, turkey, and pheasant are frequent visitors, while black walnut and add to the picturesque setting. Warren County Rural Water, private septic, propane, separate well for livestock, Windstream high-speed internet, and a hard-surface road. Bring the horses, chickens, and ATVs—this acreage is ready for it all!

18 days

2,354

112

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Propane

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,048
Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Garage spaces: 3

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Storage

Lot

Size: 7.93 Acres
Features: Irregular Lot

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 930001100021000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Poured
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Water: Rural, Well

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Peru

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $200/sqft
Tax assessed value: $331,600
Annual tax amount: $5,578
Date on market: 8/6/2026
Cumulative days on market: 18 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/17/2026	Price change	$409,900-1.2%$200/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746712 Report a problem
8/6/2026	Listed for sale	$414,900+53.1%$203/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746712 Report a problem
8/27/2018	Sold	$271,000-1.5%$132/sqft
Source: DMMLS #554930 Report a problem
5/31/2018	Pending sale	$275,000$134/sqft
Source: Goodall Properties LLC #554930 Report a problem
5/16/2018	Price change	$275,000-8%$134/sqft
Source: Goodall Properties LLC #554930 Report a problem
2/13/2018	Listed for sale	$299,000+70.9%$146/sqft
Source: Goodall Properties LLC #554930 Report a problem
5/28/2015	Sold	$175,000$85/sqft
Source: DMMLS #445587 Report a problem
3/19/2015	Listed for sale	$175,000+15.1%$85/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker #445587 Report a problem
7/27/2012	Sold	$152,000$74/sqft
Source: DMMLS #388230 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,578 +2.2%	$331,600 +3.1%
2024	$5,460 +4%	$321,600
2023	$5,252 +0.7%	$321,600 +24%
2022	$5,218 +0%	$259,400
2021	$5,216 +1.4%	$259,400 +9.7%
2020	$5,146 +25.1%	$236,400
2019	$4,114 +5%	$236,400 +28.5%
2018	$3,918 -3.2%	$184,000 +4.5%
2017	$4,046 +25.7%	$176,000 +20.1%
2016	$3,218 +2.2%	$146,500
2015	$3,148	$146,500
2014	$3,148 +2.9%	$146,500
2013	$3,058 +46.7%	--
2007	$2,084	--