Blog: Here’s what $720K 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: $720,000.

This Echo Park cottage packs plenty of charm into its 711 square feet of interior space. The airy living room flows into the galley kitchen, which is equipped with a breakfast nook. A large covered deck is accessed by French Doors in a guest bedroom. The house has two bedrooms and one bathroom; it sits on a 3,149-square-foot lot with a bit of hilly garden space. Asking price is $725,000.

Recently updated, this Hollywood condo has plenty of space and sits snugly between the Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Bowl. The unit has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with 1,323 square feet of living space. The kitchen has been renovated with new appliances and countertops, while the living room includes a fireplace and built-in shelving. The building also has a pool and fitness center, along with guest parking. Asking price is $720,000, with HOA dues of $754 per month.

Tucked onto a hilly lot in Mount Washington and easily accessible to the Southwest Museum Gold Line station, this compact home has cabin vibes, with planked ceilings and views across the treetops. Built in 1921, the house has 792 square feet of living space, and its sole bedroom and an en-suite bathroom occupy the entire lower level. Above is a living room that leads out to an expansive wooden deck. The home sits on a 5,474-square-foot lot, with a brick patio and garden space. Asking price is $715,000..

The views certainly aren’t bad from this roomy condo in Marina del Rey. The 1,722-square-foot unit has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a light-filled living room that opens to a private balcony. Located at the Marina City Club, the condo comes with access to resort-like grounds with multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, and a fitness center. You can even get room service delivered to the unit. That luxury isn’t cheap: HOA dues are $1,204 per month. Asking price is $715,000.

On the market for the first time in five decades, this classic ranch house in Glendora is a lovely 1950s time capsule. Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains it’s also easily accessible to the city’s wealth of hiking trails. The 2,029-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It sits on a huge 9,641-square-foot lot with a grassy yard and a covered brick patio behind the home. Asking price is $728,000.