What Less Than $1M Will Buy In 3 Hipster Neighborhoods: How Much House

ACROSS AMERICA — What’s it like to live in some of America’s hippest, coolest big-city neighborhoods where artistic, cultural and culinary adventures are right outside the front door?

It’s the opposite of living in a sprawling suburb. With public transportation options ranging from trains and trolleys to buses to bike shares, no one needs a car. Food options suit a variety of tastes. Bars, clubs and other entertainment venues are ubiquitous. Walkability “scores” in “best places to live” rankings soar in these places.

What does all that access to fun and entertainment cost? Among other factors, it depends on local real estate markets and how popular the ZIP code is with people earning a better-than-decent living.

Here’s a look at How Much House you can get without spending a million bucks in Harlem, Wicker Park and Georgetown, neighborhoods in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., respectively.

Georgetown | $788,000

2700 Virginia Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Listed by: Gigi Winston | Winston Real Estate Inc.
Square feet: 1,405
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2 (1 full)
Year built: 1970

There’s plenty to love here, and the view of the Potomac River is hardly the least of them. It’s within walking distance of the Kennedy Center, the Georgetown waterfront and the Foggy Bottom Metro.

Walnut floors are found throughout this spacious home that has a 29-foot private balcony and newer floor-to-ceiling windows. The large, open chef’s kitchen has top-line appliances and a walk-in pantry, breakfast bar and wooden cabinetry.

The bathrooms have high-end fixtures, including Kallista commodes and a bidet in the primary suite. The large suite has walk-in closets and an office nook. The standout is the luxurious bath with extraordinary tiling, modern vanity lighting and fixtures, a dreamy soaking tub and a walk-in shower with inset and stone flooring.

Watergate West amenities include 24-hour front desk and doorman service and the use of the heated outdoor pool, roof terrace, fitness center and landscaped gardens, plus on-site shops and restaurants. Peek inside for more photos.

Wicker Park | $850,000

1219 N. Cleaver St., Chicago
Listed by: Greg Nagel | Ask Nagel Realty
Square feet: 2,750
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3 (2 full)
Year built: 2015

The listing describes this two-unit Wicker Park building with a private entrance as “contemporary, sexy and exclusive.” The living space of this luxury unit is extended with an additional 700 square feet of outdoor space — an elevated front balcony off the living room, a brick rear patio with an outdoor fireplace, and a sunken garden off the primary bedroom suite.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass sliding door on the front balcony drench the large living room in sunlight. A massive great room includes a 17-by-13-foot chef’s kitchen custom cabinetry, high-end appliances and a huge quartz island, plus an even larger family room. Floors are heated throughout the lower level, where all four bedrooms are located.

The primary suite is a dream. A well organized walk-in closet leads to the 17-by-16-foot sunken garden patio, which floods the room with light, greenery and privacy. The ensuite bath has an oversized glass rain shower, dual vanities and a deep soaking tub.

Smart phone-enabled features control, among other things, window shades, thermostats, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and garage doors. The home is prewired with ethernet ports and sound throughout.

The unit is close to train service and is just blocks from the heart of the Division Street Corridor and it’s shops, restaurants, bars and clubs, gyms and coffee shops. Peek inside for more photos.

Harlem | $899,000

2257 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York
Listed by: Dylan Williams | ABC Real Estate Services Inc.
Square feet: 1,200
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 (Both full)
Year built: 2005

East-facing windows bathe the entire home in morning sunlight. On the other side of a wall of windows is an oversized 100-square-foot balcony to enjoy the humming vibe of central Harlem.

The open kitchen with a large center island/breakfast bar and quartz countertops extends into the large living and dining room. Wide-plank cherry flooring is found throughout.

The primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet easily accommodates a king-size bed and separate sitting area. The massive ensuite bath has a double vanity, artesian tiles and a glass-enclosed shower. The second bedroom also easily fits a king-size bed and has a double-door closet. Both bedrooms offer home-office options. The washer and dryer are in-unit.

The unit is located in The Ellison, a boutique, pet-friendly, 10-unit condominium offering video intercom, an elevator, and a common roof deck. It offers easy access to trains, St. Nicholas Park, iconic performing arts venues like the Apollo Theater, clubs, restaurants and shopping.

A 25-year tax abatement applies, and the unit is move-in ready. Peek inside for more photos.

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