$325,000
SOLD SEP 18, 2025

1821 2nd St Peru, IL 61354

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,141 Sq Ft
1915 Built

Recently Sold

$78 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Bonus Room
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Peru Rotary Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Brimming with potential and classic charm, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is ready for its next chapter. The vestibule welcomes you with original mosaic tile. The foyer with hardwood flooring opens to the front room, a comfortable family room, adjoining the 4-season room, perfect for everyday living. The large, open dining room offers plenty of space for gatherings and entertaining. At the heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen featuring a large granite island, wet bar, wine captain, built-in double ovens, stainless steel appliances and a brand-new dishwasher. Additional main level highlights include a convenient laundry, full bath, mud room, a bright Florida sunroom, 2 staircases and a functional elevator providing easy access to the upper level. Upstairs, the owner's suite includes a separate dressing area, a full bath, and a walk-in shower. All bedrooms feature hardwood flooring, and a 2nd sunroom on the upper level adds a cheerful space full of natural light. The home also includes a full unfinished basement with both interior and exterior access. Outside, you'll find a 2-car pull-through garage, a garden shed, a partially fenced-in yard, and a patio area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Updated electrical & plumbing, roof 2017. Perched on a beautiful corner lot that sits high above the surrounding homes, this property offers a sense of presence and privacy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Kaszynski

Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Peru Listed on: 07/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Bethany Coleman-Weger

Local Realty Group, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,838

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 120x120
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,141 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,838

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 4141
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer, Heated Sun Room, Mud Room, Sun Room, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 120X120
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8838.16
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2025
Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
Portman Richard Louis and Portman Lauraashley
Bought by
Koehler Mark and Koehler Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Linda Kaszynski
Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Peru
Buyer's Agent
Bethany Coleman-Weger
Local Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$333,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.4%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
$127,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$198,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-95.64%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Outstanding Balance
$334,712
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$207,712
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $335,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Sold $325,000 -2.4% $78 / Sq Ft
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $333,000 -3.5% $80 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Sold $345,200 -1.2% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/24/2022 04/24/22 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Price Changed $349,500 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
03/20/2022 03/20/22 Price Changed $349,600 -0.1% $84 / Sq Ft
02/08/2022 02/08/22 For Sale $349,900 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $915 $11,732 $7,220 $4,512
2023 $852 $10,767 $6,626 $4,141
2022 $797 $10,008 $6,159 $3,849
2021 $769 $9,546 $5,875 $3,671
2020 $744 $9,312 $5,731 $3,581
2019 $732 $9,150 $5,631 $3,519
2018 $713 $8,908 $5,482 $3,426
2017 $698 $8,812 $5,423 $3,389
2016 $680 $8,521 $5,244 $3,277
2015 $609 $8,232 $5,066 $3,166
2012 -- $8,762 $5,392 $3,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12406517

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-17-444006