Back on the market after a previous buyer’s financing fell through, this extraordinary Queen Anne Victorian offers more than 4,000 square feet of remarkably preserved character for $170,000.
The three-story residence features an iconic turret with its original finial, an expansive wraparound porch, grand original staircase, servants’ stairs, pocket doors, transom windows, and millwork that has remained remarkably intact.
77 E 3rd St, Peru, Indiana — $170,000
6 bedrooms | 3 baths | 4,145 sq. ft. | Built 1900 | Queen Anne Victorian | Includes converted carriage house
Original hardware survives throughout, including door knobs, hinges, escutcheons, and locks, while curved, pressed, and stained glass add another layer of Victorian craftsmanship. A distinctive turquoise oculus window, a second-floor widow’s walk, and an impressive front entrance with leaded-glass sidelights make the home particularly memorable.
Five fireplaces with tiled surrounds and decorative overmantels provide dramatic focal points throughout the generously proportioned rooms.
The property also includes an approximately 800-square-foot former carriage house, now converted into a three-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence with its own fireplace, kitchen brick oven, and appliances, creating potential for rental income or guest accommodations.
Offered as-is and for cash offers only, the property presents an opportunity for a buyer willing to take on its next chapter while preserving an extraordinary collection of original architectural details. For a preservation-minded buyer, 77 E 3rd Street is the kind of Victorian where the craftsmanship is not merely decorative—it is the story, waiting for someone to carry it forward.
Listed by: Keli Cordill 260-578-0749, Tri Oaks Realty