1203 Buffalo St, Peru, IL 61354 Property Records

LaSalle County property record for 1203 Buffalo St, Peru, IL 61354

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill	$3,617 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Transfer Aug 2017 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-16-404-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-16-404-006`
Alternative APN	`16-16-426-006`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,300 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Lot Area	5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1203 BUFFALO ST
City	PERU
State	IL
Zip	61354-2840
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LASALLE CENTER ADD, LT 6 BLK 4 SEC 16-33-1
Legal Range	01
Legal Township	33
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	LASALLE CENTER ADD
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	LASALLE IL
Township / Civil Division	PERU
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4024
Census Tract	963000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Westclox Manufacturing Plant Historic District listed 2007 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 07000475

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 30, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 18, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PERU FSB
Jan 8, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 12, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 22, 2017	Deed, Transfer
May 22, 2017	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20258554
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 13, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0202300951
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LASALLE IL
Recording Date	Jan 30, 2023
Property Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840
Document Number	0202300951
Instrument Date	Jan 13, 2023
Instrument	2023-00951
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LASALLE IL
Property Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0201712640
Date	Aug 18, 2017
Instrument	201712640

Lender

Name	PERU FSB
Type	Bank
Address	IL

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Aug 16, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Min Rate At Change	4.5%
Max Rate At Change	1.8%

January 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LASALLE IL
Recording Date	Jan 8, 2020
Property Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840
Document Number	202000362
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2020
Instrument	202000362
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LASALLE IL
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2019
Property Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840
Document Number	201916986
Instrument Date	Dec 10, 2019
Instrument	201916986
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$142.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1002 MORGAN AVE SW, 1002, CULLMAN, AL 35055-4619

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1234, LA SALLE, IL 61301-3234

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LASALLE IL
Recording Date	May 22, 2017
Property Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840
Document Number	201707086
Instrument Date	May 19, 2017
Instrument	201707086
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$180.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LASALLE IL
Recording Date	May 22, 2017
Property Address	1203 BUFFALO ST, PERU, IL 61354-2840
Document Number	201707086
Instrument Date	May 19, 2017
Instrument	201707086
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$180.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	LaSalle County
County Subdivision	Peru Township
Municipality	Peru City
Secondary School District	LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Peru Elementary School District 124 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,617.00 (+5.85%)	$52,856 (+6.08%) Land $4,773 Building $48,083	$158,568 (+6.08%) Land $14,319 Building $144,249
2024	$3,417.00	$49,826 (+18.86%) Land $4,499 Building $45,327	$149,478 (+18.86%) Land $13,497 Building $135,981
2023		$41,920 (+7.59%) Land $3,918 Building $38,002	$125,760 (+7.59%) Land $11,754 Building $114,006
2022		$38,963 Land $3,642 Building $35,321	$116,889 Land $10,926 Building $105,963

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PERU serves 9,896 people · EPA ID IL0990850
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	2 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 466 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: IVNet, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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