What $475K buys in five Chicago neighborhoods 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 $475,000. Vote for your favorite below.

Roscoe Village

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Specs: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms
Cost: $489,000
Details: Natural light floods this bright Roscoe Village duplex which features a soaring great room with a gas fireplace and cathedral ceilings. Built in 2001, the two-level residence includes a contemporary kitchen topped by a lofted home office space and no less than three private outdoor spaces. The North Side home is a short walk from Hamling park and the Lathrop Homes riverwalk.

Little Italy

Kapphoto, courtesy Armando Chacon of Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.

Specs: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms
Cost: $479,900
Details: This recently reduced townhouse on a tree-lined street in Little Italy is steps from the shops and restaurants of Taylor Street. The three-level residence includes an attached garage, a dedicated dining room, a living room with a home office nook, and a fresh coat of paint. Take in the Chicago skyline from the home’s spacious private roof deck.

River North

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Specs: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms
Cost: $465,000
Details: Here’s a lofty two-bedroom inside a converted warehouse in the heart of River North. The unit features sturdy concrete columns, 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and exposed brick walls. There’s a fireplace in the living room, and the kitchen has white cabinets against a contrasting wood backsplash. Building perks include 24-hour door staff, a work out room, and a communal roof deck with sweeping downtown views.

Kenwood

Courtesy Julian Mendez of Keller Williams Momentum

Specs: Four bedrooms, three bathrooms
Cost: $474,900
Details: This charming condo occupies the top floor of an attractive 110-year-old building along Drexel Boulevard in the South Side community of Kenwood community. The 2,300-square-foot space includes original french doors, crown moldings, coffered ceilings, and a pair of fireplaces—plus modern touches like a new kitchen and bathrooms. There’s also a sunny private balcony beneath brick and limestone arches located just off the front room.

Bridgeport

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Specs: Six bedrooms, three bathrooms
Cost: $499,000
Details: Though a bit more expensive than the others, this classic brick bungalow offers the family-friendly flexibility of six bedrooms. The old-school structure includes hardwood floors, wood window casings, and a skylit master suite. A Bridgeport location means convenient access to McGuane Park, the Orange Line, Guaranteed Rate Field, and the Stevenson and Dan Ryan expressways.