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$229,500

For Sale - Active
191 Peru St, Paw Paw, IL 61353
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1881
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 3 hours ago
Updated: Sep 09, 2025 at 06:31PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$429
Cap Rate
3.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.60
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.4%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1881
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

A gorgeous blank canvas set on a scenic half acre in a great neighborhood--this house is ready for you to make it your own! This charming home has been thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom with no details spared! Offering three bedrooms and a generously sized main floor full bathroom, there is plenty of space for the whole family! The elegantly upgraded kitchen truly is the heart of this home, complete with new appliances, ample space in the custom cabinetry, and a large kitchen island perfect for making meals and memories! A mudroom off the kitchen has been outfitted with washer and dryer hookups as well as extra storage. The double garage has a large extra room attached for whatever you might need, and new cement work has been done for access to the house and the cozy back patio overlooking the spacious yard! Recent updates to the house include a new roof and siding in 2018, new furnace and air conditioning unit in 2022, new water heater in 2022. Brand new renovations were just completed including updated plumbing and electric, new garage door, new drywall, doors, trim work, custom cabinets, appliances and all the flooring throughout the house! Completely move-in ready and full of potential to be your next home sweet home!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential (Assumed)

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 221815227016
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1881

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,045

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Lee

Listing Details


Listed by:
Aubrey Marks
Gaines Realty
(815) 627-8841

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12445335
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$429
Cap Rate
3.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.60
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$229,500
Amount financed:
-$183,600
Down payment:
$45,900
Closing costs:
$6,885
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$52,785
Square feet:
1,200
Cost per square foot:
$191
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.00

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$183,600
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,086
Property tax:
$171
Insurance:
$84
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,341

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,200 $14,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$72 -$864
Operating income:
$1,128 $13,536

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (14%)
14%-$171-$2,046
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$84-$1,008
Property management: (8%)
8%-$96-$1,152
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$60-$720
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$60-$720
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (39%)
39%-$471-$5,646

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$657 $7,884
Mortgage payments:
-$1,086 -$13,032
Cash flow:
$429 $5,148