Standing prominently on a corner in Pontiac, 100 N Walnut Street is the historic A.M. Legg House, a magnificent early-20th-century residence built for prominent businessman and former mayor Achalis Morris Legg.
With more than 3,700 square feet, the home preserves an extraordinary collection of period craftsmanship, including original mosaic tile floors, beautiful hardwoods, elaborate woodwork, elegant built-ins, and a massive functional pocket door.
100 N Walnut St, Pontiac, Illinois — $299,900
5 beds • 3.5 baths • 3,715 sq. ft. • Built 1913 • 0.22 acres • Historic Victorian-era residence
The interior unfolds across five bedrooms, spacious entertaining rooms, a formal dining room, and a full walk-up attic that provides a fifth bedroom along with considerable potential for a studio, office, or creative retreat.
Four fireplaces add warmth and architectural presence, including back-to-back fireplaces serving the living room and sunroom, another in the basement, and a gas-log fireplace in the upstairs primary suite.
The partially finished basement offers a dedicated bar room, laundry, storage, canning area, mechanical spaces, and a full bathroom, making it far more versatile than the typical historic-house basement.
Outside, the property retains a spacious covered front porch with its original mosaic tile flooring, a dual-access driveway, mature trees, and a detached two-car garage.
After being owned by only three owner-occupants since 1989, the house is now offered at $299,900, with the current listing described as an exceptionally solid home awaiting the finishing touches needed to restore its full splendor.
For a buyer who appreciates original materials, architectural craftsmanship, and the responsibility of preserving a distinguished local landmark, the A.M. Legg House offers the rare chance to bring one of Pontiac’s grand historic residences into its next century of life.
Listed by: David Wayman 815-674-2552, Eppel Realty