174 W 7th St

Step into this beautifully restored 1870s two-story home offering nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of light-filled living space with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Thoughtfully renovated with designer upgrades, the home blends historic character with modern comfort in a way rarely found in a rental.
Flexible lease options available. Furnished or unfurnished depending on your needs.
Interior Highlights:
-Brand-new kitchen and bathrooms with all new fixtures and finishes
-Fingerprint-resistant stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas stove with convection/air fry, microwave, tall-tub dishwasher, and French door refrigerator.
-Laundry room with new washer and dryer, plus pantry and mudroom
-Refinished original hardwood floors complemented by new luxury vinyl plank flooring in kitchen, baths, laundry, mudroom, and den
-Designer lighting throughout, including subtle stairwell and kitchen uplighting with nightlight feature
-Dedicated split-system heating and cooling in each upstairs bedroom for personalized comfort
-Main-floor bedroom with cedar closet
-Formal living and dining rooms
-Flexible space ideal for a library, home office, playroom, or den/family room
-Spacious upstairs bedrooms
-Beautiful three-season sunroom with tile floors and rich wood detailing
Exterior Features:
-Fenced backyard with small deck/back porch
-Detached 2-car garage with workshop space, ideal for hobbies, storage, or projects
Location
-Centrally located in Peru, Indiana, the home is within walking distance of downtown and a short drive to Kokomo, Wabash, and surrounding communities.
This unique home is ideal for professionals, remote workers, relocating households, or families seeking temporary or long-term housing in a thoughtfully renovated historic property.
Lease Options
Long-term lease:
$2,195/month (unfurnished) - Utilities and lawn care NOT included
$2,500 security deposit
Furnished mid-term option:
$2,950/month (utilities, internet, and lawn care included)
Relocation housing or insurance placement welcome.
Additional Details
-Pets welcome with additional deposit and monthly pet rent
-Applicants are evaluated based on credit, income, and rental history.
LEASE TERMS:
- Non-smoking,
- Pet-friendly (breed restrictions due to insurance), non-refundable $250 pet deposit, $125 additional pet deposit, $100 additional rent per month for up to 2 pets. Limit 2 pets.
- Minimum 3x rent in monthly income
- 650+ credit required
- $2,500 security deposit - $2,295/mo rent.
Qualification Standards:
* Applicants who do not meet minimum screening standards will not be approved.
* Applicant must have current photo ID and valid social security number.
* Applicant's monthly household income must exceed three times (3X) the rent. All income must be from a verifiable source. Unverifiable income will not be considered.
* Applicants must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years.
* Applicant may not have any evictions or unpaid judgements from previous landlords.
* Applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit score must be a minimum of 650.
* A background check will be conducted on all applicants over 18.
* Applicant's background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.
* Applicant must be a non-smoker.
* Occupancy is limited to 2 people per bedroom.
At landlord's discretion, compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements. In the event of multiple applicants, tenancy will be granted to the most qualified, based on the above criteria.