Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent or buy for a certain dollar amount in various LA 'hoods. We've found five homes and condos within $10,000 of today’s price: $725,000.
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↑ This three-bedroom, Spanish-style house in Leimert Park is absolutely delightful. It features arched entryways, hardwood floors, built-ins, a fireplace, and formal dining room, plus two charming tiled bathrooms. The outdoor space is enviable, too. There’s a front porch, a detached garage that has been converted to a studio with wood beamed ceilings, and drought tolerant landscaping. The asking price? $725,000.
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↑ Just northwest of the Venice and Sawtelle intersection in Mar Vista lies this bright, one-bedroom house built in 1957. At 1,012 square feet, it’s on the smaller side and it could use some updates, but the $715,000 price tag is moderate for the Westside. The property has been under the same ownership since 1975—when it sold for $26,500.
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↑ You won’t find any brick or exposed ducting in this Downtown condo. It features floor-to-ceiling windows, slatted wood screens that warm up the space, and a kitchen with a pretty glass tile back splash. Located in walking distance to Whole Foods, the 1,066-square-foot unit is asking $730,000 with monthly HOA dues of $816.
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↑ Over in Boyle Heights, $725,000 will buy you a spacious lot with a charming house that’s been divided into two units, each with two bedrooms and one bath. They share an ample porch and a yard full of potential. One of the units holds a brick fireplace and a kitchen with vintage yellow cabinets.
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↑ For a contemporary space, there’s this West Hollywood condo with two bedrooms, a patio, and updated kitchen and bathrooms. It features bamboo hardwood floors, a wet bar, and a sleek fireplace. Measuring 1,550 square feet, it’s on the market for $725,000, plus $364 in monthly HOA dues.
Poll
Which condo or house would you buy?
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45%
Leimert Park
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12%
Mar Vista
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9%
Downtown
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13%
Boyle Heights
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19%
West Hollywood
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