Welcome home to this spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home conveniently located in the heart of Peru! The inviting open-concept main level features beautiful wood laminate flooring and 2 main level bedrooms with a full bath. The enclosed front porch welcomes you into the light filled living room that seamless flows into the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar with seating, and a charming built-in roll-top desk. Upstairs, you'll find a private third bedroom along with additional versatile space that's perfect for a home office, computer area, playroom, or game room. Outside, enjoy the low maintenance backyard and new concrete patio. The oversized 2-car garage features an additional overhead door and loft style storage. New water heater August 2026. Move right in!
Active
Price cut: $5.1K (8/2)
$179,900
708 12th St, Peru, IL 61354
3beds
1,216sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$174,700 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breakfast bar with seatingLow maintenance backyardInviting open-concept main levelEnclosed front porchBeautiful wood laminate flooringCharming built-in roll-top desk
- 29 days |
- 1,454 |
- 74 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kira Miskowiec 815-830-2505,
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12707729
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 46X103X46X103
Details
- Parcel number: 1716223005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Peru
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,772
- Annual tax amount: $2,475
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$174,700
$166,000 - $183,000
$1,379/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2026 | Price change | $179,900-2.8%$148/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12707729 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+48%$152/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12707729 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Sold | $125,000-21.8%$103/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12126439 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $159,900+59.9%$131/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12126439 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2018 | Listing removed | $100,000$82/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2018 | Pending sale | $100,000$82/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2017 | Price change | $100,000-9.1%$82/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $110,000$90/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,801 +3.9% | $35,924 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $2,697 +6.9% | $34,079 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $2,522 +3.6% | $31,675 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $2,435 | $30,213 +2.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $29,470 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $1,837 | $28,957 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,837 +5.9% | $28,193 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $1,735 +3.7% | $27,889 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $1,673 | $26,970 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $1,673 +18.1% | $26,053 -6% |
| 2012 | $1,416 | $27,727 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $29,248 -1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,612 |
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Neighborhood: 61354
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Northview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Parkside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10La Salle-Peru Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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.
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