Santa's house listed on real estate site and valued at USD$1.2m

Ever wondered what Santa Claus’ house would be worth? Or even what it looks like? Well, Zillow – an American real estate portal – has the exclusive listing.

Santa lives in a cosy 194 square metre log cabin in the North Pole, nestled between Holly Jolly Highway and Jingle Bell Boulevard, and surrounded by 10 hectares of idyllic snow-covered winter wonderland, according to the listing.

Initially built in 1822, the property has two bedrooms, a hot cocoa bar, a guest room recently converted into a gift-wrapping room, a garage with sleigh parking, a mailroom to read letters, easy access to the toy shop and a reindeer stable.

The Claus residence is full of all the holiday staples, sporting the classic red, green and white colour scheme while decorated with greenery, poinsettias, fairy lights, and framed elf photographs.

It comes with an open floor living, dining and kitchen space which is illuminated by natural light coming through a skylight and massive windows that lead to the backyard.

The kitchen is filled to the brim with Christmas treats like Christmas pudding, gingerbread men and houses, lollies and chocolates.

While the iconic North Pole residence is not officially up for sale, its estimated value is $US1.2 million (A$1.89 million), up 2 per cent since last Christmas, according to Zillow.

For those who are interested in buying property in the North Pole area, Elf Estates of The Enchanted Realty Specialists are available to help any potential buyers to find enchanting homes that capture the spirit of the holiday season. 

“Our team of dedicated elf agents is committed to delivering spellbinding service and ensuring that every transaction is a delight. With our keen eye for detail and extensive network, we match buyers with their dream homes, whether it’s a cozy gingerbread cottage or a grand snow-covered castle,”  says the listing.

For those who may be worried Santa won’t know where to find them because of a recent move, Zillow offers a special feature that notifies Santa of a new change of address.

According to the listing, the house is “a cozy storybook abode brimming with warmth and charm” and it’s also elf-accessible, with a special toy shop door.

Some special features in Santa’s house include a candy cane dispenser, a “naughty and nice detector” and two fireplaces with built-in stocking hangers.

Down the hallway to Santa’s bedroom is the one-of-the-kind hot cocoa bar, equipped with a hot chocolate dispenser, canisters of marshmallows, and mugs for elves and Mr and Mrs Claus. There’s also a reindeer treat container to feed any noisy reindeer that peaks its head through the window.

Santa’s mailroom is in a loft above the main floor and it comes with a secluded space for reading letters, a map for route planning and two books detailing who was naughty or nice in the past year.