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Last sold for $58,000 on Jul 3, 2017

517 8TH ST

PERU, IL 61354
2
Baths
1,798 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1893
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$58,000 · Jul 3, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,308 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,851 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,443
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,408
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,395
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,553

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
53
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
19
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyLASALLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
La Salle-Peru Township High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Northview Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Parkside Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Peru Elementary School District 124

Neighborhood · ZIP 61354These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,383
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.271 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,387
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,208
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

517 8th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Peru 61354
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in LaSalle County
  • Older than 90% of homes in LaSalle County

How it measures up in Peru 61354

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Peru 61354.

Living area1,798 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,386 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1893
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 517 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeru 61354LaSalle County
Living areabigger than1,798 ft²75% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac12% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than189312% of homes10% of homes

About 517 8th St

When did 517 8th St, Peru, IL last sell?

517 8th St, Peru, IL last sold on Jul 3, 2017 for $58,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 8th St, Peru, IL?

517 8th St, Peru, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,798 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 517 8th St, Peru, IL built?

517 8th St, Peru, IL was built in 1893, making it 133 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 517 8th St, Peru, IL?

517 8th St, Peru, IL is assigned to La Salle-Peru Township High School (high), rated B+; Northview Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Parkside Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Peru Elementary School District 124. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 8th St, Peru, IL compare to other homes in Peru 61354?

Among the 4,133 homes in Peru 61354, it is bigger than 75% of them (1,798 ft² against a typical 1,386 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1893 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 517 8th St, Peru, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 8th St, Peru, IL was $3,308. The county assessed it at $42,851.

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