Here’s what $775K buys in Chicago right now

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what you can buy for a specific dollar amount in various Chicago ‘hoods. We found five homes at or around today’s price of $775,000. Vote for your favorite below.

North Center

Courtesy Caroline Chambers, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

Specs: Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, unspecified square footage
Cost: $780,000 plus $422 HOA fees
Details: This unique penthouse is located mere feet from the CTA’s Irving Park Brown Line stop in North Center. The two-level layout includes soaring ceilings above the main living space, a lofted sitting area, and an impressive wrap-around terrace that spans 90 feet. Enjoy skyline views of downtown Chicago from five miles north of the Loop.

West Loop

Chicago Home Photos, courtesy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Specs: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2,300 square feet
Cost: $799,900 plus $666 HOA fees
Details: This West Loop home in 110-year-old former warehouse building is a loft-lovers dream thanks to its open floorplan, 12-foot ceilings, and exposed brick walls. The rustic-meets-contemporary space also features upgraded lighting, remodeled bathrooms, and a restaurant-grade kitchen with stainless steel counters. The property includes one parking space, additional on-site storage, and access to the building’s shared rooftop deck.

River North

Chicago Home Photos, courtesy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Specs: Two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, 1,700 square feet
Cost: $759,900 plus $977 HOA fees
Details: Perched on the seventh floor of the ultramodern Contemporaine development, this downtown condo has the same sleek lines and raw concrete found on the 2004 building’s exterior. The corner unit gets tons of natural light through its floor to ceiling windows and offers sweeping River North views from its private balcony. Other features include dark-stained floors, upgraded bathrooms, and a chef’s kitchen with a massive quartz island.

Old Irving Park

VHT Studios, courtesy Coldwell Banker Residential

Specs: Six bedrooms, three bathrooms, 5,459 square feet
Cost: $725,000
Details: Fans of historically significant homes should check out this 1872 example in Old Irving Park. Also known as the John and Clara Merchant House, the Second Empire style property was designated an official Chicago landmark in 2008. Notable features include original woodwork, moldings, functioning pocket doors, three decorative fireplaces, and a backyard patio and gardens. It’s also the largest and most affordable option on our list.

Logan Square

VHT Studios, courtesy Baird & Warner

Specs: Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 3,000 square feet
Cost: $800,000
Details: Set on an extra-wide lot in the heart of Logan Square, this large brick bungalow dates back to 1912. Inside, you’ll find wood floors and window casings, exposed brick accents walls, and a number of contemporary upgrades including a newer AC system, water lines, kitchen, and bathrooms. The family-friendly home also boasts a landscaped backyard with a patio, a screened-in porch, and a children’s treehouse.