L.A.-area condos and town homes in the high $800,000s

Vertical living has its perks: Community amenities, low upkeep and closer proximity to local hubs make condos and town homes a pretty attractive — not to mention more affordable — option for urban Angelenos. Here’s a look at what the high $800,000s buys in trendier parts of L.A. County.

HOLLYWOOD: The upgraded unit at the Residences at W Hollywood has a designer look with patterned ceiling and wall treatments, chandeliers and dark wood floors.

Address: 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Unit 9C, L.A., 90028

Listed for: $899,000 for one bedroom, two bathrooms in 1,270 square feet

Features: Poliform kitchen system; crown molding; terrace patio

About the area: In the 90028 ZIP Code, based on seven sales, the median price for condominiums in February was $580,000, down 9% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.

BEVERLY GROVE: One of 12 live/work residences designed by Pugh+Scarpa, this two-bedroom has custom built-ins, dark wood floors and plenty of open-plan creative space.

Address: 751 N. Fairfax Ave., Unit 5, Los Angeles, 90046

Listed for: $850,000 for two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,210 square feet

Features: Vaulted ceilings; private patio; common area with shared rooftop deck

About the area: In the 90046 ZIP Code, based on nine sales, the median sales price for condominiums in February was $565,000, down 0.4% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.

WEST HOLLYWOOD: This two-bedroom town house is light and bright with vaulted ceilings, open-plan living areas and a row of clerestory windows.

Address: 1222 N. Kings Road, Unit 8, Los Angeles, 90069

Listed for: $879,000 for two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,577 square feet

Features: Marble entry; loft office/bonus room; master suite with walk-in closet

About the area: In the 90069 ZIP Code, based on 11 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $2.875 million, up 49.4% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.

CENTURY CITY: Floor-to-ceiling walls of windows frame views of the Hollywood Hills and downtown L.A. at this posh one-bedroom at Century Park East.

Address: 2160 Century Park E., Unit 1704, Los Angeles, 90067

Listed for: $864,999 for one bedroom, one bathroom in 853 square feet

Features: Maple wood walls, hand-stitched suede ceilings, smart-home features

About the area: In the 90067 ZIP Code, based on 11 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $1.49 million, up 120.7% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.

WEST HOLLYWOOD: This two-bedroom condo, with 10-foot ceilings and loft-style living spaces, is part of a modern building designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy.

Address: 1050 N. Gardner St., Unit 3, West Hollywood, 90046

Listed for: $865,000 for two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,300 square feet

Features: Upgraded kitchen, 10-foot ceilings, oversized terrace patio

About the area: In the 90046 ZIP Code, based on nine sales, the median sales price for condominiums in February was $565,000, down 0.4% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.

SILVER LAKE: A private balcony and rooftop terrace invite outdoor entertaining at this newly built, tri-level town house in Silver Lake.

Address: 2753 Waverly Drive, Unit 905/46, Los Angeles, 90039

Listed for: $889,900 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,661 square feet

Features: Textured cabinets and stainless steel hardware; kitchen with custom backsplash

About the area: In the 90039 ZIP Code, based on 10 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $896,000, up 11.9% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.