NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2021 1st St Peru, IL 61354

Peru Area

Estimated Value: $111,000 - $130,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
$130/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 27, 2025

Last sale price $125,000 $134 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $812 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Property is near park
  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Peru Rotary Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

***MOVE INTO THIS ADORABLE 2 BEDROOM HOME WITH A 1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED WITH A FULL PRICED OFFER!*** ROOF, SIDING AND WINDOWS ESTIMATED TO BE INSTALL IN 2009. WATER HEATER 2019, NEW FLOORING IN KITCHEN AND COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODEL IN THE LAST 2 YEARS ALONG WITH REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS IN THE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND BOTH BEDROOMS, NEW ENTRY DOOR AT THE BACK OF THE HOME WITH A PET DOOR, AND A BEAUTIFUL NEW FRONT PORCH TO ENJOY SITTING OUT ON TO READ A BOOK AND HAVE A NICE COLD BEVERAGE AT DURING WARMER DAYS. FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE AND AN UNFISHED ATTIC THAT IS BEING USED FOR STORAGE, COULD BE FINISHED ADDING ADDITIONAL SQUARE FEET TO THE HOME. THE KITCHEN IS A BIT OF OLD MEETS NEW WITH ORIGINAL BUILD IN BUFFET CABINETS AND A NEW MODERN SINK WITH NEW CABINETS. THERE IS AN ORIGINAL BUILT IN IN THE HALLWAY LINEN CUBBY. THE DINING ROOM COMES WITH A NEW WOOD BURNING STOVE THAT WILL KEEP YOU COMFY AND WARM DURING THE COLDER MONTHS. ALL APPLIANCE WILL STAY. THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR ARE ABOUT 2 TO 3 YEARS OLD. THE ROMAN SHADES WILL STAY BUT NOT CURTAINS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Mika

EXIT Strategy Realty License #475192936 Listed on: 04/25/2025

EXIT Strategy Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Mulcahy

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #475166667

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,108

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • No Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 936 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • La Salle-Peru Twp High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,108

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1923
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2008
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 936
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: La Salle-Peru Twp High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2107.8
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Essex Larry
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karen Mika
EXIT Strategy Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beth Mulcahy
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-10.65%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$121,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,312
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.27%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$99,056
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,632

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2021
Closed on
Feb 22, 2022
Sold by
Brown Jeremiah S
Bought by
Essex Larry
Seller's Agent
Ellen Credi
Blackhawk Brokerage LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karen Mika
EXIT Strategy Realty
List Price
$98,900
Sold Price
$88,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-11.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.19%
Original Mortgage
$70,400
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2009
Sold by
Kotecki Donald E and Kotecki Tracy L
Bought by
Brown Jeremiah S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,000
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$125,000 None Available
Essex Larry $88,000 None Available
Brown Jeremiah S $91,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $100,000
Previous Owner Essex Larry $70,400
Previous Owner Brown Jeremiah S $91,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $125,000 -8.0% $134 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Price Changed $135,900 -2.9% $145 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $139,900 +59.0% $149 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Sold $88,000 -11.0% $94 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/28/2022 01/28/22 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 For Sale $98,900 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $1,716 $37,300 $0 $37,300
2024 $1,604 $34,860 $0 $34,860
2023 $773 $17,440 $0 $17,440
2022 $652 $16,200 $0 $0
2021 $523 $13,200 $0 $0
2020 $486 $12,340 $0 $0
2019 $1,060 $24,660 $0 $0
2018 $531 $12,340 $0 $0
2017 $488 $11,340 $0 $0
2016 $433 $10,080 $0 $0
2015 $373 $9,720 $0 $0
2014 $373 $9,720 $0 $0
2013 -- $9,960 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12346875

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-17-450007

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