A 3-bedroom home in Illinois has gained attention after it was revealed that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, grew up there. Initially listed for $199,000, the home was taken off the market following an influx of interest due to Prevost's new status. The current owner, who bought the property for $66,000, is contemplating various options, including transforming it into a museum or a rental space for admirers. Real estate agent Steve Budzik noted that the home's historical importance shifted the market dynamics significantly, prompting numerous offers within a short period.
Budzik said the home garnered "steady interest" before Thursday, averaging one to two viewings a week, but that the fanfare surrounding the first American pope brightened the spotlight.
He was like, 'Wow,'" Budzik said of owner Paul Radzik. "It's better than winning the lotto. We were both very surprised and honored. It was a lot of emotions.
It's like a collectible car they only made one of," Budzik said.
Every day people are reaching out to us with their own ideas as well, so we're just going to wait and review everything and come up with a plan in time.
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