Wow! House: Live In $2.85M Mansion That Lived Through Chicago Fire

CHICAGO, IL — No longer at its original location, this 1867 mansion that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 has been a Lincoln Park fixture for some time. The 6,750-square-foot home, which went on the market May 18, sits on a double-wide, corner lot at 1248 W. Montana St.

Listing for $2.85 million, the three-story house includes six bedrooms, four full bathrooms and a single half-bath. The open design of the mansion gives it a spacious feel inside, while the property's patio, balcony and roof deck give a variety of ways to spend time outside.

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The mansion is listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage—Gold Coast, and it's presented by Realtor Julie Busby. Call her at 855-888-7317 or go to the home's page on Realtor.com to request a private showing.

• Address: 1248 W Montana St, Chicago, Illinois
• Price: $2,850,000
• Square Feet: 6750
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1867
• Features: This award-wining home is one of only a few to survive the Chicago Fire & move to it's current prime Lincoln Park location nestled on a double wide corner lot with huge side yard! Truly unique to it's age, this masterpiece offers incredible modern-day characteristics including a 3-story entry foyer, open floor plan perfect for entertaining, generous bedrooms, 4 outdoor spaces, and quality high-end finishes throughout - all while also keeping the integrity of the original construction and character. This is a must-see!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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