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Ho-Ho-Homes! We Unwrap 7 Houses for Sale in North Pole, AK

Tucked away in the vast expanse of Alaska, the small city of North Pole is about 1,700 miles south of the North Pole itself. But when it comes to true Christmas spirit, the finer points of geography are balled up and tossed aside like cheap wrapping paper. In spite of its spot on the map, North Pole, AK, has embraced its place as a city “where the spirit of Christmas lives year round.”

If you’re one of those folks who bring out your Christmas decorations before the leaves change and have the remote locked on the Hallmark Channel all December long, a move to North Pole may be worth adding to your wish list. It’s a given that you’ll be freezing six months a year, but if you’re up to the chilly challenge, the city has some cute and charming homes.

And they’re relatively cheap—North Pole is a place where the median list price hovers around $60,000. (The median price does reflect the fact that of North Pole’s 301 properties for sale, only 101 are single-family homes, and 190 are vacant lots that are mainly available for $60k and below.) At any rate, we found seven homes in the city worth stuffing in your holiday stocking. Sadly, none of them have chimneys for Santa to shimmy down, but their other charms are abundant. Pour a tall glass of spiked eggnog, and consider leaving the lower 48 behind for any of these seven homes at the North Pole…

3256 Kris Kringle Dr

Price: $289,900
Checking it twice: Love the street name! Built by a contractor as his personal residence, this two-bedroom home sits right alongside a local slough. The listing details claim that a buyer can “canoe, fish, or feed ducks right from your own backyard.” When you’re ready to come back indoors, you’ll be greeted by a welcome amenity in these climes—radiant floor heating. Ahhhh.

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2990 Glide Ct

Price: $449,900
Checking it twice: This home’s curb appeal is readily apparent—even under a foot or two of snow. The interior spaces of this remodeled two-story look warm and inviting, a welcome contrast to the harsh winters outside. And there’s an extra gift in the stocking: A two-bedroom apartment above the garage promises additional income all year round.

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2410 Sleighbell Cir

Price: $274,900
Checking it twice: Here’s another place that could add a little extra jingle-jangle to your pockets. The home is ideal for aspiring landlords—it’s divided into two separate units, along with a third efficiency unit. We also spotted a wood-lined sauna lurking on the premises, which is a bright idea in these parts.

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2211 Nelson Rd

Price: $359,000
Checking it twice: If a new home is on your wish list, this four-bedroom totally fits the bill. Recently finished, it boasts contemporary finishes throughout the house, as well as an oh-so-desirable open floor plan.

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2539 Peede Rd

Price: $199,900
Checking it twice: For buyers who prefer a more rustic home, this quaint two-bedroom has the rough-hewn woodsy look as you pull up. Once you step inside, there’s nothing rustic about it, apart from the roaring wood stove. The interiors are clean, bright, and simple, making this an ideal place to start your home-buying journey in North Pole.

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1490 Mill Pond Ct

Price: $399,900
Checking it twice: Located on nearly three acres, this massive log home has an imposing profile. Inside, the tall ceilings offer ample room for decoration. From the listing photos, you can see that the current owners went all-in on the holiday spirit, displaying quite a few Christmas trees under the rafters.

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1225 Saint Nicholas Dr

Price: $269,900
Checking it twice: Bonus points for the address! You see what they did here with 12/25 and Saint Nicholas? Quite apart from that, the three-bedroom home has had a sleighful of recent updates, including the roof last year and the kitchen appliances two years ago. Most importantly, the home’s furnace was replaced just three years ago. And new furnaces are a prime amenity in these parts.

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