Currently home to famed Montana artist Monte Dolack and his wife Mary, Missoula’s Gibson Mansion is replete with history and stories to tell. Monte and Mary are the 14th owners of this iconic Missoula home, and likely the first to transform the third-story living quarters into an idyllic studio for Monte to continue his decades-long career of creating graphic art for his worldwide audience.
The Gibson mansion was designed in 1903 by Montana’s most well-known architect, A.J. Gibson. Conceived as a single-family residence by Gibson, the home has had numerous iterations before being returned to its original purpose by the Dolacks.
The home was moved to its current location in 1979, and intensively restored beginning in 2001. Many of the home’s original design details remain, including the intricately detailed exterior, leaded stained-glass windows, parquet floors, cast iron fireplaces, and of course the magnificent grand staircase. While the scale of the home is imposing, there is an undeniable warmth and coziness to this Victorian masterpiece.
From the impressive entry of the home, the beautiful library with views onto the vast gardens and a warm fireplace greets all who enter. A second space for gathering, currently used by the Dolacks as a music room, features a fantastic baby grand piano. The dining room feels intimate, but is scaled appropriately for the large gatherings the home can accommodate, and the kitchen is full of modern updates.
On the second floor, accessed by either the grand staircase, or the secret kitchen staircase, there are four spacious bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom. The belle of these rooms is located at the front of the house and features an outer sitting room with French doors opening onto the second story balcony.
The third story has been completed with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a small kitchen, and access to a balcony that overlooks the garden. The space is sure to retain the historic mark of having been Monte Dolack’s studio in recent years.
Although centrally located in the heart of Missoula, the grounds include over a half-acre of beautifully-kept gardens, a pergola and a gazebo, on two separate lots, situated for privacy.
Unexpected amenities in this historic home include a brand new roof with new leafless gutters, an Electric Vehicle charging station, 7 mini-splits for high-efficiency heating and cooling, a full basement for projects and storage, an outdoor, fully plumbed bathroom building, and a new gas meter appropriate for a generator.
Truly an offering not to be missed. For additional information please contact Julie Gardner at 406-532-9233, or your real estate professional.
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823 39th St, Missoula, MT 59803
6beds
4,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
0.58 Acres Lot
$1,652,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,241 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 16, 2024 at 02:22pm
Listed by:
Julie Gardner 406-532-9233,
ERA Lambros Real Estate Missoula
Bought with:
MRMLS Non-Member
Montana Regional MLS
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30006001

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,320 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 455
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Guest, On Site, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Hot Tub/Spa, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Wood,Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Ground
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Outhouse
- Parcel number: 04209305125090000
- Zoning: Single-Family
- Zoning description: R8
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
- Water conservation: Rain Water Collection
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Missoula
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt