$169,900
$10K PRICE DROP

1816 8th St Peru, IL 61354

Estimated payment $1,266/month

Total Views 7,082
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,097 Sq Ft
$81 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Nestled in the heart of Peru, charming two-story 3-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Victorian style home welcomes you. The main level boasts spacious living room - a bonus room with French doors that could be main level bedroom. There is an additional room on main level that could be perfect for an office or computer room. Inviting eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry, stove and refrigerator included and sliding glass doors that open to the backyard. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. Step outside to the large backyard compete with storage shed. With its enviable location and adaptable layout, this home combines Victorian charm with modern convenience for truly exceptional living.

Listing Agent

Christine Hopps

Coldwell Banker Today's License #475124292 Listed on: 08/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Today's

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,097 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Schools

  • Peru Esd 124 Elementary And Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,112

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Other/None
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Bonus, Dimensions: 10x11, On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Grid: 11
  • Legal Description: Deed to follow
  • Lot Acreage: 0.17
  • Lvt Date: 08/04/2025
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 111433
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Peru ESD 124
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2097
  • Garage Type Driveway: Gravel, Off Alley
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Nestled in the heart of Peru, charming two-story 3-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Victorian style home welcomes you. The main level boasts spacious living room - a bonus room with French doors that could be main level bedroom. There is an additional room on main level that could be perfect for an office or computer room. Inviting eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry, stove and refrigerator included and sliding glass doors that open to the backyard. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. Step outside to the large backyard compete with storage shed. With its enviable location and adaptable layout, this home combines Victorian charm with modern convenience for truly exceptional living.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 2097
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12x14, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9x10, On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 10x10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 11x13, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 12x18
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 81.02
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 124 Peru
  • Elementary School: Peru ESD 124
  • Middle School: Peru ESD 124
  • High School: La Salle - Peru Township High School 120

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1907

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 4112

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: La Salle - Peru Township High School 120
  • School District: 124 Peru
  • Middle School: Peru ESD 124

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,416 $56,631 $7,465 $49,166
2023 $4,113 $51,974 $6,851 $45,123
2022 $1,730 $21,725 $6,383 $15,342
2021 $1,670 $20,722 $6,088 $14,634
2020 $1,615 $20,212 $5,938 $14,274
2019 $1,589 $19,861 $5,835 $14,026
2018 $1,547 $19,337 $5,681 $13,656
2017 $1,516 $19,129 $5,620 $13,509
2016 $1,476 $18,499 $5,435 $13,064
2015 $1,323 $17,870 $5,250 $12,620
2012 -- $19,019 $5,588 $13,431
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $169,900 -5.6% $81 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 For Sale $179,900 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $42,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $84,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202504639

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 17-17-404003