Here’s what $580K buys around LA

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: $580,000.

Photos by Thom Hartwick, courtesy Mary Dignan Hill/Compass

Lake Balboa

This straightforward ranch house sits just a block from Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park, but you don’t have to go anywhere to find verdant surroundings. The 6,748-square-foot lot around the house is lushly landscaped, with a stone pathway and patio space in the backyard. Inside are three bedrooms and one bathroom, with 1,085 square feet of living space. Interior features include wood floors and a brick-framed living room fireplace. Asking price is $585,000.

Photos by Val Riolo, courtesy Tiffany Peterson, Jeff Yarbrough/Keller Williams

Exposition Park

This 107-year-old Craftsman down the street from USC is looking good after all those years, and it’s now sporting a fresh paint job and updated kitchen. The 1,232-square-foot house has two bedrooms and one bathroom, with hardwood floors in the living room and a den. Outside, the 4,535-square-foot lot includes an enclosed backyard and a lively front garden. Asking price is $585,000.

Via Lisa Moule/Beach City Brokers

Marina del Rey

This light-filled condo looks directly into Basin E at Marina del Rey, ensuring excellent views from the unit’s private balcony. The 935-square-foot condo has one bedroom and one bathroom, with a roomy living area and a walk-in closet. Building amenities include multiple swimming pools and tennis courts, a fitness center, and even room service. Asking price is $582,000, with HOA dues of $555 per month.

Photos by Michael Wilkerson, courtesy Dominic Pietrangelo/Compass

Inglewood

This 1950s home is nestled snugly onto a 3,197-square-foot lot, with an attached garage framing a pleasant courtyard space that almost resembles an outdoor living room. Inside is one bedroom and one bathroom, spread across 930 square feet of floor space. The kitchen and bathroom have both seen recent renovations, and nearly every room has access to outside spaces. Asking price is $579,000.

Via Tyler Langness/Lotus Mortgage & Realty

Granada Hills

If space is a priority, consider this roomy San Fernando Valley residence. It’s got three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread across 2,139 square feet of living space. Plus, a garage in the back has been converted into a cozy 400-square-foot unit with its own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. All this sits on a 7,199-square-foot lot with a grassy front lawn and a large patio in the back. Asking price is $575,000.