Miami County property record for 261 E 2nd St, Peru, IN 46970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,256 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 021-45841-00 |
| Primary APN | 021-45841-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,620 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 00187789795 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 E 2ND ST |
| City | PERU |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46970-2421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 021-45841-00 GODFROY AD 00-00-00 .00 35' E PT LOT 60 42 108 41000 |
| Legal Subdivision | GODFROYS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERU |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 952400 |
261 E 2nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Miami County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 E 2ND ST, PERU, IN 46970-2421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 20210523937 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 261 E 2ND ST, PERU, IN 46970-2421 |
| Document Number | 20210523937 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210523937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 E 2ND ST, PERU, IN 46970-2421 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 E 2ND ST, PERU, IN 46970-2421 |
| Document Number | 20170521677 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170521677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 E 2ND ST, PERU, IN 46970-2421 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 E 2nd St was $1,256, down 6.5% 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 | $1,256.00 (-6.48%) | $57,200 Land $3,900 Building $53,300 | $57,200 Land $3,900 Building $53,300 |
| 2024 | $1,343.00 (+166.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $504.00 (+7.69%) | $55,200 Land $3,900 Building $51,300 | $55,200 Land $3,900 Building $51,300 |
| 2022 | $468.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 E 2nd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 261 E 2nd 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 474 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Good Connections, Metronet, Skyewaves, Verizon.
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