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About the Listing 87838 - 170331
Turn of the century Victorian. Well preserved example of elegant style, function and craftmanship. Big Beautiful corner lot setting with lots of mature shade trees. Concrete RV pad, convenient pull through driveway serving an extra deep and wide two-car garage. Picket fence and egress columns round out the landscaping. Big front porch leads into classic foyer and beyond. Stunning carpentry features abound. Brilliant original Golden Oak 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 an open spindled turning staircase. Bead board, pocket doors, and stained glass window. Clawfoot tub in the classic master bathroom, original light fixtures and beveled glass front door. Formal Dining Room with "pass-through" cabinets to Cook's Kitchen with all original cabinets from floor to ceiling. Many design and decorative features of a period home. Big, original functioning double hung windows let the sun flood the living space and give great views to the landscape beyond. High efficiency Central Gas Furnace(3 yrs.) and central A/C and five fireplaces located throughout. Two big bedrooms with walk-in closets and one smaller(perfect for nursery or home office). A large deck serves for relaxing BBQing and entertaining and joins house to garage. Big backyard for kids to play and adults to entertain in. Full height divided basement with two large workshop areas with plenty of shelving and storage area and wood burning fireplace. Very convenient second floor laundry and a full bank linen closet. Fully open, and easily accessible attic adds another 875 square feet of very usable and enjoyable space that is great as den, study, entertainment or exercise room, with a fireplace and three skylights mounted in the high pitched roof and working dormer window over the stair landing. 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. Great community ties, clubs and functions and close to the highway. Good schools, local amenities and nearby beautiful Shabbona State Park for camping, fishing, boating, hiking etc. Home is move-in ready and offered as is. Tranquil , relaxed, safe, fun and healthy small town life awaits you! Come see this offering for a closer look at this fine example of classic American Four Square Victorian turn of the century architecture.
Listing Highlights for 188 Peru St
Status
Active
Days on Site
297
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
12216206
Year Built
1903
Total Square Footage
1,920
Lot/Acreage
0.4
County
Lee
Area
Paw Paw
School District
271
Elementary School
Paw Paw Elementary School
Middle School
Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School
High School
Indian Creek High School
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1 Full / 1 Half
- Appliances:
- Air Cond: Central Air
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Fireplaces:
- Floor:
- Above Ground Sq Ft:
- Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Other:
- Water: Public
Exterior Details
- Garage Capacity: 2 car
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Lot Dimensions: 100X165X100X167
- Roof: Other
- Others:
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Parking Features: Gravel,No Garage,On Site,Detached,Garage
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: $4,101
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: 22181522601500
- Tax Year: 2023
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188 Peru St Paw Paw, IL 61353
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