We track 245 Christmas in the City buildings. Below are the 50 highest-value pieces based on their most recent verified eBay sale. Click any building for details and what affects its price.
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The 2026 Christmas in the City Price Guide prices every building in the series, building by building, in a 24-page PDF you can download and print in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most valuable Department 56 Christmas in the City building?
Among buildings with a verified eBay sale in our 2026 data, the most valuable is the Empire State Building (item #59207), which last sold for $799 in 2026.
How many Christmas in the City buildings does ValueMyCollection track?
We track current market values for 245 Department 56 Christmas in the City buildings. This page lists the 50 highest-value ones; the 2026 Christmas in the City Price Guide covers the rest.
Are Christmas in the City buildings worth more than their original price?
Some are, but not most. In our 2026 data, 99 of 235 Christmas in the City buildings (42%) are selling above their original retail price. Rare, early and limited pieces tend to gain; common pieces often sell below retail.
Where do these values come from?
Each value is a completed eBay sale (what a buyer actually paid, not an asking price), collected for ValueMyCollection's 2026 price guides.