Check out the turret! C. 1900 Queen Anne in Indiana. $170,000.
This is a Queen Anne house in Peru, Indiana, built around 1900. It has three stories, more than 4,000 square feet, a corner turret, and a wraparound porch. The listing says the original woodwork, doors, and hardware are still in place. There is also a small rental house out back.
77 E 3rd St, Peru, IN 46970 — $170,000
It is back on the market after a buyer’s financing fell through. The house went pending on August 4 and was relisted on September 17 at the same $170,000.
The Turret, Porch, and Widow’s Walk
The turret is the first thing you see. The listing says the original finial is still on top. The wraparound porch is described as very unique, and there is an upper-level porch, called a widow’s walk, just outside the east bedrooms on the second floor.
The front door has a beveled lunette window with leaded glass sidelights. The siding is a mix of aluminum and wood, and the roof is shingle.
Features:
- Queen Anne / Victorian style
- Three stories, full basement
- Turret with original finial
- Wraparound porch and upper-level widow’s walk
- Aluminum and wood siding, shingle roof
Original Woodwork and Glass
Inside, the listing points to a grand original wood staircase, all original millwork, pocket doors, and transom windows with their original hardware. The doors still have their original knobs, hinges, escutcheons, and locks. There are also servants’ stairs.
The glass is worth a look. The windows include curved glass, pressed glass, and stained glass. The north bedroom upstairs has a turquoise oculus (ox eye) window, also original.
Features:
- Grand original staircase and servants’ stairs
- Pocket doors and transom windows
- Curved, pressed, and stained glass
- Turquoise oculus window in the north bedroom
- Crown molding, natural woodwork, 9+ foot ceilings
Five Fireplaces
There are five fireplaces. Each has a tiled surround on the front and a decorative overmantel above it. The listing says some of the overmantels have more elaborate millwork than others.
Features:
- 5 fireplaces with tiled surrounds
- Decorative overmantels
Kitchen and Layout
The kitchen is an eat-in with a breakfast bar and an island. Listed appliances are a refrigerator, a gas cooktop, and a built-in oven. The home also has an entrance foyer and a great room, and the flooring is a mix of hardwood, carpet, and vinyl.
Zillow lists 4,145 square feet. The listing text describes five bedrooms, one full bath, and two half baths. The full bath is on the second level and has a laundry chute. There is another half bath upstairs and one on the main level. Zillow’s own data shows six bedrooms and three baths, so check the count with the agent.
Features:
- 4,145 sq ft
- 5 bedrooms per the listing text (Zillow data says 6)
- 1 full bath and 2 half baths
- Eat-in kitchen, island, breakfast bar
- Walk-in closet(s), entrance foyer, great room
The Rental House in Back
The sale includes an 800 square foot rental house behind the main house. It was originally the carriage house. It has been converted to three bedrooms and one and a half baths, with a fireplace in the living room and a built-in brick oven in the kitchen.
The listing says it rents for $900 a month and that appliances are included.
Features:
- 800 sq ft former carriage house
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
- Living room fireplace, brick oven in kitchen
- $900/month rental income per the listing
Systems, Taxes, and Schools
The house has natural gas forced-air heat and central air. Water and sewer are city. Parking is gravel. The 2025 property tax bill was $606.16 on an assessed value of $259,300, which is well above the asking price.
The listing shows Peru Community Schools. Peru Junior-Senior High is 0.6 miles away, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is 1.1 miles, and Elmwood Primary is 0.9 miles.
Features:
- Natural gas forced air, central air
- City water and sewer
- 2025 taxes: $606.16
- Peru Community Schools
At $170,000, this works out to about $41 a square foot for a three-story Queen Anne with a second house on the lot. The listing says it is sold as is, and cash offers only.
It suits a buyer with cash who wants original Victorian detail and a rental unit to help carry the place. Zillow’s lot size field looks wrong for this property, so get the real lot dimensions before you make plans.
Full Listing Description
Back on the market due to Buyer financing! Don’t miss your chance to own this beauty! This timeless historic Queen Anne residence with original character features large rooms and exceptional craftsmanship providing over 4,000 sq ft of living space.
Step into a piece of history when entering this 5-bedroom, 1 full bath and 2 half bath home on 3rd St. Full bath with laundry shute on 2nd level with an additional half bath. Half bath on main level.
The home features historical architecture including an iconic turret (original finial has been preserved) plus a very unique wraparound porch. Other features include a grand original wood staircase, all original millwork, pockets doors & transom windows with original hardware and servants stairs. Doors have original knobs, hinges, escutcheons & locks.
Windows include curved glass, pressed glass & stained glass. North bedroom upstairs features a unique turquoise colored ox eye or oculus window (original). An upper-level porch known as a widow’s walk is just outside the 2nd floor east bedrooms.
The incredible front door features a beveled edge lunette window with leaded glass sidelights. 5 fireplaces, each with a tiled surround on the front and decorative overmantel above. Some overmantels have more elaborate millwork.
This remarkable home blends timeless elegance & endless potential, offering a rare chance to become the next steward of a truly special property. Included with the main house is an 800 sq ft rental house to the rear of the property ($900/month income). Once the original carriage house, has been converted into a 3 bedroom and 1.5 bath home with a fireplace in the living room.
Also has a built-in brick oven in the kitchen. Appliances included. Rental income potential!
Sold AS IS- CASH Offers Only!
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