Miami County property record for 159 W 6th St, Peru, IN 46970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,778 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,350 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 021-75228-00 |
| Primary APN | 021-75228-00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,778 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,778 sqft |
| Basement Area | 280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01543125378 |
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| Street Address | 159 W 6TH ST |
| City | PERU |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46970-2043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 021-75228-00 PT OL SHIRKS ADD 00-00-00 .00 SHIRKS SUBD LOT 81 43 052 28000 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHIRK S SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 952300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Peru Westside Historic District listed 2023 · 194 contributing resources · NRIS 100009296 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 W 6th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Miami County records, as of June 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 W 6TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023523562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 W 6TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2043 |
| Document Number | 20230523562 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230523562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 W 6TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2043 |
| Document Number | 20230523563 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230523563 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 W 6th St was $1,276 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Miami County assessment roll, as of June 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami County |
| County Subdivision | Peru Township |
| Municipality | Peru City |
| Unified School District | Peru Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,276.00 (+6.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,500 Land $8,600 Building $129,900 | $138,500 Land $8,600 Building $129,900 |
| 2024 | $1,195.00 (-37.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,904.00 (+33.9%) | $190,400 (+33.9%) Land $8,600 Building $181,800 | $190,400 (+33.9%) Land $8,600 Building $181,800 |
| 2022 | $1,422.00 Homeowner's exemption | $142,200 Land $8,600 Building $133,600 | $142,200 Land $8,600 Building $133,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 W 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 W 6th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PERU WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,417 people · EPA ID IN5252016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 658 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Good Connections, Metronet, Skyewaves.
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