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Sold on 01/18/2013
Terry Ellberg of The Property Merchants Co.
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543 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356

  • $210,000

    Last sold 01/18/2013 after 170 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,721

    Sqft ($77/Sqft)

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About 543 E Peru St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1852
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 2.61 Acre
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Remarkable National Historic Registry Gothic Revival Style Home built in 1852. This estate has always been in same family. Situated on 2.6 Acres in middle of town, it features full length front porch, open back porch and enclosed side porch. Exceptional floor plan, 3 BDs, 2 BAs, FP, updated HVAC, recently painted. See file for additional information and features. Truly a one of a kind property - MUST SEE!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Terry Ellberg
Listing Office - The Property Merchants Co.
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08129739 • last updated 13 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 18 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 8129739
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2721
Property Tax $ 2929.58
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1852
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Enclosed Porch, Library, Foyer, Den, Breakfast Room, Den, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Library
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Partial
Attic Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 10
Kitchen Galley
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Porch, Storage Shed
Foundation Block, Brick
Exterior Frame
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 1
Garage Desc Detached, None/NA
Lot Desc 2.0-2.99 Acres, Corner, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Bureau
High School District 500
Elementary School District 115
Middle School District 115
Directions From I180, Take Princeton Exit (Rt. 6) Which Becomes East Peru St.
APN 1616254016
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jan 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08129739
  • Jan 18, 2013 Sold
    $210,000 (-16.0%)
  • Aug 1, 2012 Listed
    $249,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $8,508 +6.6%
    $120,013 +8.58%
  • 2022
    $7,981 +6.8%
    $110,530 +12.68%
  • 2020
    $7,475 +43.3%
    $98,096 +3.8%
  • 2019
    $5,218 +2.0%
    $94,505 +1.21%
  • 2018
    $5,114
    $93,376
  • 543 E Peru St
    $210K
  • Hollowayville / Princeton
    —
  • 61356
    $259K +48% y/y
  • Princeton
    $259K +41% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
546 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356 $151,000 —/— — 0.02
405 Winter St, Princeton, IL 61356 $228,000 2/4 — 0.02
554 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356 $274,000 3/1 — 0.03
526 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356 $151,000 —/— — 0.03
521 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356 $235,000 —/— — 0.05
547 E Marion St, Princeton, IL 61356 $166,000 —/— — 0.05
418 S 5th St, Princeton, IL 61356 $182,000 —/— — 0.05
533 E Marion St, Princeton, IL 61356 $85,000 2/1 — 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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6/10
Lincoln Elementary School
public Grades 3-4
Princeton Esd 115 School District
2/10
Logan Jr High School
public Grades 5-8
Princeton Esd 115 School District
N/A
Jefferson Elementary School
public Grades K-3
Princeton Esd 115 School District
6/10
Princeton High School
public Grades 9-12
Princeton Hsd 500 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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