Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Goes on Sale at $250,000 Starting Bid

One family was selling drugs right here and then a second family moved in and there was a lot of violence and fighting and shooting,

Donna Sagna, 50, who lives next door, previously told The Mail on Sunday

This beautifully updated home isn't just a charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence...It's the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope in history,

the listing says

He just wants to really look at all of his different options, including trying to get in contact with Pope Leo's brother, who is local to where both of us live in New Lenox, and seeing if there's anything that you know the family would like to see done with the property,

Budzik previously said of his client

When the first reporter called me with the news…I was, at first, taken aback,

Budzik said last week

Pope Leo XIV's journey from this humble neighborhood to the Vatican is a testament to faith, perseverance, and purpose. Now, you have the rare chance to own a tangible piece of his inspiring legacy,

the listing adds

You’re not really selling real estate anymore,

Budzik said

Before he was named pope, the house was a house,

said Misha Haghani, chief executive officer of Paramount Realty

This is the best chance for selling it for top dollar and also getting the most amount of exposure,

he said