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 about $10,000 of today’s price: $759,000.
Leimert Park
Ready to put some elbow grease into a home? After nearly seven decades under the same ownership, this Traditional-style residence, built in 1941, is available. Measuring 1,308 square feet, it’s got three bedrooms and one and three quarter bathrooms, plus vintage charm: a fireplace, original wood floors in two of the bedrooms, and coved ceilings. The third bedroom opens to a flat backyard with a detached two-car garage. Located less than 1 mile from an Expo Line station, Leimert Park Village, and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall, the 5,984-square-foot property is listed at $750,000.
Arts District
Here’s a condo in the heart of one of LA’s most fashionable neighborhoods. The first-floor unit is located in the Barker Block complex, in a wing that opened in 2014, near Urth Caffé, Bavel, and Lost Spirits Distillery. Amenities include a rooftop pool and hot tub with cabanas, a gym, parking in a secure garage, and multiple landscaped patios. Spanning 910 square feet, the unit is listed as a one-bedroom but appears to have an open studio layout. Outfitted with exposed wood beams, concrete floors, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, washer and dryer hook-ups, and a Nest thermostat, it’s listed at $757,000 with HOA dues of $429 per month.
Glendale
Built in 1961, this house, which is close to hiking trails in the Verdugo Mountains and Angeles National Forest, boasts a very sweet retro kitchen with Cinderella molding, red tile countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The living spaces have a sunny, open floor plan, with a living room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. Updates include new floors and windows with plantation shutters. In all, the dwelling measures 1,224 square feet and contains three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a 3,961-square-foot lot. The asking price is $769,000.
Woodland Hills
Here’s another 1960s-built home, this one offering more space and a pool with outstanding mountain views. But it it looks to need a little TLC, with the listing noting that it’s priced “at a level to afford room to bring your dreams to life.” Features include two large fireplaces; tall, angled ceilings; parquet floors; and tongue and groove ceilings. The Valley residence measures an ample 2,024 square feet and contains three bedrooms and one and three quarter bathrooms on .32 acres. It’s listed at $759,000.
West Hollywood
Back in the city, equidistant to the Sunset Strip and Santa Monica Boulevard, this walkable condo is in turn-key condition. In 1,034 square feet, it holds two bedrooms and two bathrooms, both of which sport black and white tile. The galley kitchen has a pass through with bar seating and space for a dining table, and the kitchen opens via French doors to a small balcony. It’s one of 50 units in a building constructed in 1967, and amenities include a pool and two parking spaces. The asking price is $765,000, plus monthly HOA dues of $450.
Comments
Woodland Hills. Says it’s a fixer, but it sure looks pretty good to me. I like
By mrjim1 on 01.06.20 11:29am
It takes 55 minutes each way JUST to get to and from Hollywood with the Woodland Hills home. No Thank You.
By subaruwrx on 01.06.20 3:45pm
Well, which one do you like? I picked Woodland hills because I thought it was the best value, but I’m not sure I’d want to live in any of them
By mrjim1 on 01.06.20 3:58pm
Woodland Hills is definitely a great value for your money. I selected Glendale because it seems to be centrally located to other neighborhoods that I personally frequent. Also, you’re getting a bit more square footage compared to the Woodland Hills home.
By subaruwrx on 01.07.20 10:40am
That Glendale house appears to be in the Outer Mongolia section of Glendale. I never realized Glendale went out that far
By mrjim1 on 01.07.20 2:06pm
Sure, but the same home in Hollywood would cost double. And not everyone goes to Hollywood very often… they might work in the valley and have little reason to (let’s be honest, Hollywood ain’t that appealing for most locals.)
By corner soul on 01.07.20 9:51am
Woodland Hills all the way.
By Topaz113 on 01.06.20 11:28pm
Woodland Hills-to Hollywood, if you drive at the right time, not 8am to 11am, you can make it in 20 minutes, in off hours even in 14 minutes… 55 minutes maybe at 8am
By Stephan von Hase on 01.14.20 7:12pm