Blog: Here’s what $650K 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: $650,000.

Starting off in Santa Monica, here’s a light-filled condo under a mile from the beach. The 651-square-foot unit has one bedroom and one bathroom, with an open living space and a remodeled kitchen with new countertops and a gas range. Shared amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, and gated parking. Asking price is $650,000, with HOA dues of $244 per month.

This modern ranch house is located in Winnetka, just north of Woodland Hills. Built in 1956, it was designed by architect Gilbert Leong and retains a fair bit of midcentury flair. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread across 1,380 square feet of living space. Interior features include wood floors, beamed ceilings, walls of glass, and a tall white-brick fireplace in the living room. Sitting on an 8,036-square-foot lot, the house has a large backyard and a gated front courtyard. Asking price is $651,000.

This little bungalow in Inglewood was built in 1922 and has been equipped with a lofted attic for a bit of bonus space. The two-bedroom house has one bathroom and 756 square feet of floor space. The living room has a fireplace and the kitchen is equipped with newer appliances. Sitting on a 6,664-square-foot lot, the house also has a two-car garage and a large backyard with a pergola-shaded patio. Asking price is $650,000.

Take in the views from this glassy Wilshire Boulevard condo in Westwood. The unit features lofty ceilings and built-in shelving, with tall windows throughout that offer views across the Westside. Featuring 684 square feet of living space, the condo has one bathroom and one bedroom, which opens to a large balcony via a sliding glass door. Shared amenities include a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and optional valet parking. Asking price is $649,000, with HOA dues of $790 per month.

For a bit more space, here’s a North Hollywood home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Built in 1953, the 1,170-square-foot residence sits on a 5,000-square-foot lot that includes a grassy yard, a two-car garage, and a citrus tree. The living room opens into the kitchen and dining area, and the spacious master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. Asking price is $649,000.