627 E Peru Street
Princeton, IL 61356
- 6 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,162 sqft
- ~2 acre lot
- $90 per sqft
- 1898 build
- – on site
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Price reduced on this home that you don't want to miss! -- A majestic 3-story home on 2.3 acres built in 1878 by Richard M. Skinner, a prominent Princeton lawyer, Circuit Court Judge, and mayor of Princeton. The wide porch across the front of the home has scrolled arches, and a large bay window on the side adds to the home's charm. This home is known to Princeton residents as "the home with the deer," because of the iron deer that was imported from Italy in 1896 by Richard M. Skinner. The inside of the home is spectacular with beautiful oak hardwood floors and six fireplaces throughout the home. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with new cabinets, a center island, and all new stainless steel appliances. 6 bedrooms and 2 baths make up the 2nd floor, plus two additional rooms which were known as the maid's quarters. The 3rd floor has all new windows plus 3 rooms ready to carpet and a full bath. A gardener's house in the back matches the main dwelling but with a unique roof design, and a 2-car garage is also in the back. A great feature of this home is the 2.3 acres of land that goes with this home. The back yard is large, plus a grassy field out back with a large work shop is included, giving the buyer all kinds of options. Opportunities like this don't come along very often, so come see today if this is the home you've been waiting for!
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Last updated Mar 1, 2025
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MLS# 12140766 —
The Building
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Year Built:1898
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Architectural Style:Other
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Roof:Asphalt
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Basement:Full
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Foundation Details:Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
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Exterior Features:Porch Screened
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Disability Access:No
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Other Equipment:Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
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Total SqFt:4162
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Total SqFt:4162
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Main SqFt:2047
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Upper SqFt:2115
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Living Area Source:Assessor
Interior
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Room Type:Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Attic
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Rooms Total:11
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Interior Features:Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
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Fireplaces Total:6
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Fireplace Features:Wood Burning
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Fireplace Location:Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other,Den/Library,Dining Room,Great Room
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Laundry Features:In Unit
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:4162
Location
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Directions:From Main St., take Peru St. east to 627 E. Peru St. Home is on the north side of the road with an iron deer in the yard, which has been there since 1896 and has become a Princeton landmark.
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Location:97004
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Location:97004
The Property
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Parcel Number:1616280006
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Property Type:Residential
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Location:C,D
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Lot Features:Common Grounds, Mature Trees, Level, Streetlights
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Lot Size Dimensions:124' X 633' + 88' X 276'
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Lot Size Acres:2.3
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Lot Size Source:County Records
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Zero Lot Line:No
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Rural:N
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Waterfront:false
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Additional Parcels:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (815) 878-7171
- Office phone:
- (309) 664-1895
Taxes
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Tax Year:2023
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:6
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Bedrooms Possible:6
Baths
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Baths:4
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Short Sale:Not Applicable
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Radiator(s)
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Cooling:None
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Electric:Circuit Breakers
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Schools
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Elementary School:Lincoln Elementary School
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Elementary School District:115
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Middle Or Junior School:Logan Junior High School
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Middle Or Junior School District:115
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High School:Princeton High School
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High School District:500
The Community
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Community Features:Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:2
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Garage Type:Detached
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Garage Spaces:2
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Garage Onsite:Yes
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Garage Ownership:Owned
Extra Units
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Other Structures:Outbuilding, Garage(s)
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Bike Score evaluates a location's bikeability. It is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure, hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. Bike Scores range from 0 (Somewhat Bikeable) to 100 (Biker’s Paradise).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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1/14/25
Jan 14, 2025
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Sold | MRED | $375,000 | -12.8% |
11/17/24
Nov 17, 2024
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | MRED | $429,900 | |
11/8/24
Nov 8, 2024
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Price Changed | MRED | $429,900 | -2.1% |