What $3M buys across Miami

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount across various South Florida neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out!

Last week, we ran through five options around Miami with a $5 million budget, with a $4.8 million mansion in Key Biscayne tallying the most the votes.

Today we head to Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach armed with a $3 million budget.

Pinecrest: 6445 Southwest 102nd Avenue

$2.89 million

The biggest home on our list at 6,168 square feet, this two-story Pinecrest contemporary features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a top-of-the-line kitchen, and Birch Wood floors.

Coral Gables: 644 Altara Avenue

$2.25 million

Sizing up at 4,979 square feet, this four-bedroom home in the Gables was built in 1925, renovated in 2007, and includes hand-carved woodwork throughout.

Coconut Grove: 3773 Matheson Avenue

$2.3 million

This enchanting 3,630-square-foot home in Coconut Grove has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a winding koi pond, botanical garden, and a wonderful Tuscan-inspired kitchen.

Miami Beach: 4437 Sheridan Avenue

$2.4 million

Here’s a 1,787-square-foot villa that was designed and owned by “an iconic Vogue fashion photographer,” per the listing. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and a gourmet kitchen.

Sunny Isles Beach: 17001 Collins Avenue #4501

$2.85 million

This four-bedroom penthouse at Jade Beach offers 10-foot ceilings, 2,871 square feet of living space, and obviously some tremendous ocean views.