1521 1st Street Peru, IL $ 139,500
1521 1st Street
$ 139,500
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1521 1st Street

Peru, IL, 61354
$ 139,500
Bedrooms2 Baths1.1 Sq 1,324

Monthly Estimate*

$ 881

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Single Family Home for sale in Peru, IL

for $139,500 with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 1,324 square foot home was built in 1848 on a lot size of 0.17.

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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Single Family Active

Price

$ 139,500

Bedrooms

2

Full Bath

1

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 2,874

Style

Traditional

Lot Size

0.17

Year Built

1848

Town/City

Peru

County/Region

La Salle

MLS | Web ID

12714721

Features
General
Living Area 1324
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Dishwasher Refrigerator
Garage Spaces 1
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1848
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Peru
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Tennis Court(s) Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County LaSalle
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Rt 6 in Peru to West Street south on West to 1st Street to house
City Peru
High School District 120
MLS Area Peru
Tax Annual Amount 2874.52
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 124
Elementary School District 124
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Interior
Interior Amenities Vaulted Ceiling(s) Cathedral Ceiling(s) Open Floorplan
Basement Unfinished Full
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup Electric Dryer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 2
Room Type No additional rooms
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 2
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Exterior
Parking Features Gravel Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Detached Off Alley Off Street Driveway Owned Garage
Water Source Public
Total Parking 3
Foundation Details Block Stone
Lot Dimensions 59x118
Lot Size Acres 0.17
Waterfront Y/N N
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Monthly Principal & Interest
$881
Monthly Property Taxes
$240
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Nearby
567360 Elementary School
565877 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
8/26/2026$139,500 -6.69% Price Down
8/17/2026$149,500 -3.24% Price Down
8/3/2026$154,500 -7.49% Price Down
7/24/2026$167,000 Listed Price

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1521 1st Street, Peru, IL, 61354 is a Single Family Home for sale at $139,500 with 1,324 sqft and a lot size of 0.17. 1521 1st Street has 2 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and was built in 1848. The property's zip code is 61354 which is in Peru, IL