$149,900

304 Van Buren Ave Peru, IN 46970

Estimated payment $875/month

Total Views 624
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
$139 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Elmwood Primary Learning Center Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow in Peru sitting on 3 city lots! This well-maintained home offers plenty of updates and space, featuring a fully fenced yard, a nice covered front porch, and a large open patio overlooking the expansive backyard—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The property also includes a 2-car detached garage with a 2-year-old roof, matching the roof on the home. Inside, you’ll find a spacious eat-in kitchen with newer flooring, newer appliances, and updated light fixtures. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, gas oven/range, and refrigerator—all staying with the home—plus a washer and dryer that remain as well. Laundry hookups are available both in the nearly full basement and in the kitchen for added convenience. A new electric panel has been installed, and the home has been thoughtfully updated over the last seven years with fresh paint and modern touches throughout. Move-in ready and full of charm, this property offers the perfect blend of updates, character, and outdoor living!

Listing Agent

Alyssa Richey

Miles Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 765-327-2478 Listed on: 08/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $707

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x130
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Block Basement Construction
  • Crawl Space

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52-08-22-401-193.000-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$707

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 95
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Total Number of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: OAKDALE AD LOTS 271, 272, 273 42 296 13100
  • Parcel Number ID: 52-08-22-401-193.000-016
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Laminate, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Eat-In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Floor Laundry, Washer Hook-Up
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1860
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 780
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 138.8
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl, Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 16x12, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 11x14, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x8, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 780

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Fence: Full

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 20x22
  • Garage Sq Ft: 440
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window
  • Heating Fuel: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Utilities: Public
  • Electric Company: Peru Utilities
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Water Company: Peru Utilities

Schools

  • School District: Peru Community Schools
  • Elementary School: Elmwood/Blair Pointe
  • Middle School: Peru
  • High School: Peru
  • Elementary School: Elmwood/Blair Pointe

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner, 0-2.9999
  • Lot Dimensions: 150X130
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 19500
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.45

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 707
  • Total Assessed Value: 70700
  • Exemptions: Homestead

MLS Schools

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

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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 $707 $70,700 $9,500 $61,200
2023 $707 $68,400 $9,500 $58,900
2022 $580 $68,600 $9,500 $59,100
2021 $523 $59,200 $9,500 $49,700
2020 $486 $59,300 $9,500 $49,800
2019 $516 $59,500 $9,500 $50,000
2018 $432 $55,300 $9,500 $45,800
2017 $549 $54,800 $9,500 $45,300
2016 $550 $55,000 $9,500 $45,500
2014 $556 $54,000 $9,500 $44,500
2013 -- $53,300 $8,100 $45,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 For Sale $149,900 +154.1% $139 / Sq Ft
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $59,000 -9.2% $55 / Sq Ft
09/27/2018 09/27/18 For Sale $65,000 -- $60 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202532888

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 52-08-22-401-193.000-016