Here’s what $670K buys around Chicago

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can buy for a certain dollar amount in various Chicago neighborhoods. We’ve found five homes at or around today’s price of $670,000. Vote for your favorite below.

Old Town

Courtesy of Redfin listing agent Stacey Dombar

Let’s start off with an updated vintage penthouse and private rooftop at 424 W. Eugenie Street. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large spacious living room with a gas fireplace, and a kitchen with a small outdoor deck. This unit has rights to the rooftop, but it’ll need some sprucing up. The bedrooms are a decent size and each have a nice closet with built-ins. Asking price is $670,000 and HOA fees are $223/month.

Lakeview

Mike Pickett from VHT Studios, courtesy of listing agents Lisa Huber and Ross Wall

This 30th floor condo at 3930 N. Pine Grove Avenue has panoramic views of the lakefront, tons of room, and two balconies. While the decor is a bit retro, the combined three units creates a unique layout. The full service building has a 24-hour doorman, newly updated pool, sundeck, tennis courts, basketball court, and gym. It’s listed for $675,000 and HOA fees are $2,629/month.

Little Italy

Photos by Jim Wallace at VHT Studios, courtesy of listing agent Elena Frankel is the photographer from VHT

A stylish three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom duplex feels more like a family home than a condo. The recently updated home at 1033 S. Racine Avenue features an all white kitchen, a light-filled master bedroom with a steam shower, and an outdoor deck. Take this off the market for $665,000. HOA fees are $230/month.

Logan Square

Photos by Vis Home, courtesy of Dreamtown listing agent Diana Soldo Massaro

Close to The 606, these digs offer three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, three floors of living space and a furnished rooftop deck. The townhome has tons of natural light plus a bonus family room on the first floor. The open kitchen and living room leads out onto a patio and all the bedrooms are upstairs. This home at 2001 N. Albany also just had a $30K price drop—get it now for $670,000. HOA fees are $200/month.

Downtown

Photos by Michael Johnson/VHT Studios, courtesy of @properties listing agent Davia Lipscher

Finally, head downtown to the Metropolitan Tower at 310 S. Michigan for this 1,600-square-foot condo. It offers two bedrooms, three bathrooms, hardwood floors, crown molding, high-end appliances, and a wine fridge. The original floorplan had three bedrooms, but the owners opened up the walls to create a separate dining room. The historic building has a 24-hour doorman, rooftop, gym, and party room. It’s listed for $675,000 with HOA fees at $1,331.