$125,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

278 E 3rd St Peru, IN 46970

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Elmwood Primary Learning Center Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 3-minute walk to Davis Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Move-in Ready with Room to Grow! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a fresh start with beautiful hardwood floors in the bedrooms, brand new carpet in the living room, and fresh interior paint. Enjoy energy efficiency with newer double-pane windows and peace of mind with a new roof. The unfinished attic provides the perfect opportunity to expand your living space. Add the 2 car detached garage and this is one you don’t want to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacia Bonifant

Creative Realty - Peru Brokerage Phone: 765-473-1153 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Myers

Allen Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33x132
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Walkup Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Schools

  • Elmwood/Blair Pointe Elementary School
  • Peru Middle School
  • Peru High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52-08-27-401-301.000-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: 021-44285-00 Godfroy Ad E1/2 Lot 171 42 092 85000
  • Parcel Number ID: 52-08-27-401-301.000-016
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Attic-Walk-up, Cable Ready, Countertops-Laminate, Detector-Smoke, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Tub/Shower Combination
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 864
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 864
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 864
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 12x19, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x11
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 10x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x9, On Level: Main
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 864
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 864

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 24x24
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Electric Company: Peru Utilities
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Water Company: Peru Utilities
  • Cable Company: Comcast/Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Amenities: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Elmwood/Blair Pointe

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 33x132
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 4356
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.1

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient Windows/Doors: Double Pane Windows

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 5
  • Exemptions: Homestead, Over 65, Supplemental

MLS Schools

  • High School: Peru
  • Middle School: Peru
  • School District: Peru Community Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Baber Stephanie R
Bought by
Baber Stephanie R and Benner Michael
Seller's Agent
Stacia Bonifant
Creative Realty - Peru
Buyer's Agent
Laura Myers
Allen Realty Group
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$127,171

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,171
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$99,913
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,258

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Gapski Betty L
Bought by
Gapski Betty L and Baber Stephanie R
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $125,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $125,000 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

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 $0 $81,400 $3,600 $77,800
2023 $0 $75,700 $3,600 $72,100
2022 $5 $76,000 $3,600 $72,400
2021 $15 $69,700 $3,600 $66,100
2020 $15 $69,700 $3,600 $66,100
2019 $5 $69,700 $3,600 $66,100
2018 $0 $59,600 $3,600 $56,000
2017 $0 $59,400 $3,700 $55,700
2016 -- $59,400 $3,700 $55,700
2014 $261 $58,400 $3,700 $54,700
2013 $261 $58,500 $3,700 $54,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202525283

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 52-08-27-401-301.000-016