Miami County property record for 161 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
| Square Footage | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $77,500 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,646.00 (2025) |
Source: Miami County records · APN 021-43840-00
Assessment roll updated June 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 E 5TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
| Oct 06, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 06, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 06, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 02, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2020524050 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000524050 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Property Address | 161 E 5TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2339 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20230521700 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230521700 |
| Name | FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERNE, IN 46711 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 06, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 E 5TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2339 |
| Document Number | 20200524050 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200524050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20200524051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200524051 |
| Name | FIRST BANK OF BERNE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: Miami County records · Assessment roll updated June 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami County |
| County Subdivision | Peru Township |
| Municipality | Peru City |
| Unified School District | Peru Community Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,646.00 (-0.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $179,600 (+25.59%) Land $4,100 Building $175,500 | $179,600 (+25.59%) Land $4,100 Building $175,500 |
| 2024 | $1,653.00 (+15.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,430.00 (+35.03%) | $143,000 Land $4,100 Building $138,900 | $143,000 Land $4,100 Building $138,900 |
| 2022 | $1,059.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Miami County (18103C), updated May 16, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Godfroy’s Addition Historic District listed 2023 · 169 contributing resources · NRIS 100009293 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
| Primary APN | 021-43840-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,124 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 654 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 654 sqft Unfinished |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 132 ft x 33 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft Garage |
| Topography | High Topography |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 01738828712 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 E 5TH ST |
| City | PERU |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46970-2339 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 021-43840-00 GODFROY ADD E1/2 LOT 256 42 088 40000 |
| Legal Subdivision | GODFROYS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 256 |
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Minor Civil Division | PERU |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 952400 |
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