Brilliant Real Estate
188 Peru ST Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Paw Paw,IL 61353
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,920 sqft
Price per Sqft $147
MLS Listing ID 12216206
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1903
Annual Tax Amount $4,101
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.400 Acres
Lot Dimensions 100X165X100X167
Property Description
Turn of the century Victorian. Well preserved example of style, function and craftmanship. Beautiful corner lot setting with lots of mature shade trees. Concrete RV pad, convenient pull through driveway serving a big two-car garage. Picket fence and egress columns round out the landscaping. Comfortable sized front porch leads into classic foyer and beyond. Stunning carpentry features abound. Brilliant original hardwood floors in splendid condition. Stunning woodwork and features such as a built-in boot bench, columned half-walls and paneling, built-in cabinets from floor to ceiling, and open spindled turning staircases. Bead board, pocket doors, and stained glass. Clawfoot tub, original light fixtures and beveled glass front door. Many design and decorative features of a period home. Big, original functioning windows let the sun flood the living space and give great views to the landscape beyond. High efficiency Central Gas Furnace(3 yrs.) and A/C and five fireplaces located throughout. Full height divided basement with two workshop areas with plenty of shelving and storage area. Second floor laundry and full bank linen closet .Fully open and accessible attic has real potential for conversion but is great as is for a three season study, exercise room, or artists den with fireplace and three skylights. Mudroom with a half-bath leads to a large deck outback for BBQing, relaxing, and entertaining. Very private feeling backyard with lots of room to gather and enjoy time outdoors. Come see this offering for a closer look at this fine example of classic American Four Square architecture.
Location
State IL
County Lee
Area Paw Paw
Rooms
Basement Partial
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace N
Exterior
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Roof Type Other
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Paw Paw Elementary School
Middle Schools Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School
High Schools Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School
School District 271 ,271, 271
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition Standard