Miami County property record for 551 E 5th St, Peru, IN 46970 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,600 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,081 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 021-35817-00 |
| Primary APN | 021-35817-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 495 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01547181554 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 E 5TH ST |
| City | PERU |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46970-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 021-35817-00 E KENWOOD ADD 00-00-00 .00 LOT 40 42 008 17000 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST KENWOOD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERU |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 952400 |
Source: Miami County records · APN 021-35817-00
Assessment roll updated June 22, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 E 5TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Deed of Trust, Mortgage ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP | |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021523072 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Property Address | 551 E 5TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIAMI IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 551 E 5TH ST, PERU, IN 46970-2602 |
| Document Number | 20210523072 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210523072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Document Number | 20210523073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210523073 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
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 | $1,081.00 (+24.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,800 (+73.55%) Land $3,600 Building $113,200 | $116,800 (+73.55%) Land $3,600 Building $113,200 |
| 2024 | $865.00 (+39.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $620.00 (-33.69%) | $67,300 (-) Land $3,600 Building $63,700 | $67,300 (-) Land $3,600 Building $63,700 |
| 2022 | $935.00 | $67,300 Land $3,600 Building $63,700 | $67,300 Land $3,600 Building $63,700 |
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 | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| 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.
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