Louisa Azizi

100 N Walnut Street

Pontiac, IL
$ 299,900 Beds 5 Baths 3.5 Sq 3,715
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The Historic A.M. Legg House is a standout architectural treasure in Pontiac, embodying the rich history and meticulous craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Built circa 1913, this magnificent home was originally tied to Achalis Morris (A.M.) Legg, a prominent local businessman who founded a successful shoe manufacturing company and served as the Mayor of Pontiac starting in 1901. For decades, the property has stood as one of the community's most iconic residential properties. The expansive floor plan is designed to scale, striking a balance between historical grandeur and practical living with over 3,500 sq. ft. of living space between the main & 2nd floors, with additional finished living space offered in the attic & basement. True to its Victorian-era heritage, the home is packed with character and architectural details that would be difficult to replicate today, including original mosaic tile flooring in many rooms throughout the home. Exceptional craftsmanship is abundant on every floor with gorgeous woodwork, hardwood floors, elegant built-ins, & a massive, classic, functional pocket door that preserves its timeless integrity. The home boasts 5 spacious bedrooms: 4 on the 2nd floor, & 1 in the attic, & 3.5 bathrooms: 2 full on 2nd floor, 1 in the basement, & a main floor half bath. A total of 4 fireplaces are positioned throughout the home-including back-to-back in the living room & sunroom, 1 in the basement, & another (gas log) providing added luxury in the primary suite upstairs. (The functionality of each fireplace is unknown. 3 are wood burning & 1 is gas log). A massive, full walk-up attic sits at the top of the home, offering a 5th BR & endless possibilities for storage, studios, or creative expansion. The partially finished basement serves as a core entertainment hub, uniquely outfitted with a dedicated bar room tailored for entertaining, laundry, canning, storage, & mechanical rooms, & a full bathroom. Exterior amenities include a spacious covered front porch with original mosaic tile flooring, dual-access driveway, & 2-car, detached garage. Occupied by only 3 owner occupants, this appears to be an incredibly solid, well-built home waiting for your finishing touches to make it shine once again, & truly become one of Pontiac's, if not Livingston County's, finest homes!

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  • Price
  • $ 299,900
  • City
  • Pontiac
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • LIVINGSTON
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Pontiac
  • Lot Size
  • 0.22 Acres
  • Zip
  • 61764
  • Sqr Footage
  • 3,715
  • Year Built
  • 1913
  • Taxes
  • $ 6870
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 12756139
Listed By: Eppel Realty
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 3715
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range,Dishwasher,Disposal
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1913
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Township Pontiac
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Livingston
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 12
Full Baths 3
Status New
Directions Home sits on the corner of N Walnut & Water St.
High School Pontiac High School
City Pontiac
High School District 90
MLS Area Pontiac
Elementary School Attendance Centers
Tax Annual Amount 6870.36
Middle/Junior High School Pontiac Junior High School
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 429
Elementary School District 429
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Wet Bar,Built-in Features,Historic/Period Mlwk,Separate Dining Room
Basement Partially Finished,Storage Space,Daylight,Full
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 4
Fireplace Features Wood Burning,Gas Log
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 5
Room Type Bedroom 5,Library,Foyer,Heated Sun Room,Eating Area,Pantry,Storage,Sitting Room
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 4
Bedrooms Possible 5

Exterior Features

Parking Features Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Circular Driveway,Owned,Garage
Lot Features Corner Lot,Mature Trees
Water Source Public
Total Parking 8
Lot Dimensions 80 X 120
Lot Size Acres 0.22
Waterfront Y/N No
Other Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Chicago, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Attendance Centers Elementary School
Middle School Pontiac Junior High School
High School Pontiac High School

Price History

9/25/2026 Listed $299,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 61764

Price
AVG $170K
$300K
Taxes
AVG $3,273
$6,870
Year Built
AVG 1933
1913

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100 N Walnut Street Pontiac, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $299900 with 3715 sqft and a lot size of 0.22 Acres Acre(s). 100 N Walnut Street Pontiac has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1913. The property's zip code is 61764 which is in Pontiac, IL

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Louisa Azizi

Louisa Azizi

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773-230-9068

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