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From crystal castles to cloud mansions, some of the most uniquely bizarre and awe-inspiring properties combine fantastic architecture with strategic location and cultural value. The following paper will try to estimate the values of some of the most iconic properties of Equestria, including the Castle of Friendship, using various mixes of real-world comparisons and magical adjustments.
- Sweet Apple Acres – $2,070,000
This would make the Apple family farm an orchard of apples-a tradition and a sign of hard work. An estimated 200 acres with remarkable agricultural potential; using the estimated $10,000 per acre, the value for the land would be $2,000,000. Adding a farmhouse, barns, and equipment, that rounds the price to $2,070,000.
- Golden Oak Library – $570,000
Although destroyed in the series, the Golden Oak Library still stands dear. The cozy treehouse was the first home Twilight Sparkle would come to know in Ponyville. With a calculated volume of 500 cubic meters of living oak wood and the price on the market being $1,000 per cubic meter, this brings it to a total of $500,000 in material value. The magical and historical value will add an additional $70,000.
- Fluttershy’s Cottage – $579,000
Smack dab next to the Everfree, this is both a sanctuary and a house for Fluttershy. Her two acres go for $4,000 in land alone, while this green-built, charming design comes in at a cool $425,000. Animal-friendly facilities and nature appeal add on $150,000 more for a total of $579,000.
- Carousel Boutique – $1,155,000
Rarity’s home and workplace, the Carousel Boutique, is a juxtaposition of fashion and function. Nestled on 0.5 acres of prime Ponyville land, at a value of $5,000, the boutique has an elaborate structure with a value of $800,000. Add that to the value of equipment and inventory, plus brand value, which tallies up to $350,000, for a total of $1,155,000.
- Rainbow Dash’s Cloudominium – $1,230,000
Rainbow Dash’s cloud mansion is one of a kind, hanging in the air and made fully from enchanted clouds. At its volume and construction costs by magic, the structure’s value is estimated at $875,000. Its functionality and symbolic significance add another $355,000, making the total $1,230,000.
- Sugarcube Corner – $1,078,000
Pinkie Pie’s house and workplace, Sugarcube Corner, is a fanciful yet practical confectionery. Located on a plot of 0.3 acres with a price of $3,000, the building itself values $700,000. Add the baking equipment inside worth $125,000 and the brand reputation of $250,000 to get the total value at $1,078,000.
- Castle of Friendship – $152,500,000
The most valuable Ponyville real estate is Twilight Sparkle’s Castle of Friendship. Because the structure is made completely of magical crystal, it’s estimated to contain 26,500 tons of crystal, valued at $5/kg, for a total of $132,500,000. Adding the cost of its magical construction ($20,000,000) and its cultural worth, the total value reaches $152,500,000.
And yes, I pulled this information straight from the chatGPT, but I couldn’t keep it to myself, maybe I’ll start posting more!