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How much house can Santa buy for $200,000?

By Katie Doyle • Bankrate.com

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How much house can Santa buy for $200,000?

This holiday season, jolly ol' St. Nick is touring homes from coast to coast, looking for a summer home in the States -- a place he really feels like he belongs. But with all of the children of the world to make toys for, Santa is a man on a budget.

Which city will be the winner? Let's tour with him as he visits homes for sale for around $200,000.

Now, lead the way, Rudolph! On to Dasher, Ga., Donner, Calif., and Comet, N.C.!

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Holiday town: St. Nicholas, Pa.

Price: $200,000
Amenities: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Rudolph, Ohio

Price: $169,900
Amenities: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Santa, Idaho

Price: $205,000
Amenities: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Santa Claus, Ind.

Price: $197,900
Amenities: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Snowflake, Ariz.

Price: $208,000
Amenities: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Dasher, Ga.

Price: $205,000
Amenities: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Comet, N.C.

Price: $205,000
Amenities: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Vixen, La.

Price: $195,000
Amenities: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

Holiday town: Donner, Calif.

Price: $200,000
Amenities: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Room to park Santa's sleigh in the yard? Yes

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