How much house does about $400,000 buy in Southern California?

How do housing prices in Los Angeles compare with the rest of the Southland? Here’s a sample of homes for sale in the low $400,000s in L.A.., Riverside, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

SANTA BARBARA: This manufactured home on a hilltop in the Rancho Santa Barbara area takes in panoramic mountain views.

Address: 333 Old Mill Rd., #234, Santa Barbara, 93110

Listed for: $425,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,200 square feet

Features: Hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, porch/deck

About the area: In the 93110 ZIP Code, based on 10 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $1.095 million, up 4.3% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.

NEWBURY PARK: A vintage free-standing fireplace and brick backsplash lend a vintage look to this single-story ranch-style house.

Address: 157 Newbury Ln., Newbury Park, 91320

Listed for: $438,000 for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,012 square feet (4,180-square-foot lot)

Features: Drought-tolerant landscaping, open-plan living room, fenced and gated backyard

About the area: In the 91320 ZIP Code, based on 38 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $742,000, up 25.7% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.

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VALLEY GLEN: This California bungalow, with a wall fireplace and attached sun porch, is on the market for the first time since being built in 1948.

Address: 6233 Whitsett Ave., North Hollywood, 91606

Listed for: $449,000 for three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms in 1,297 square feet (6,280-square-foot lot)

Features: Mid-century details, open-plan living and dining rooms, detached two-car garage

About the area: In the 91606 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $530,000, up 10.9% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.

SAN PEDRO: Gingerbread fretwork, scallop siding and a steeply pitched roof lend a storybook quality to this 1890 Victorian in the Plaza area of old San Pedro.

Address: 1216 South Mesa St., San Pedro, 90731

Listed for: $419,000 for four bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms in 1,544 square feet (3,209-square-foot lot)

Features: Period details, hardwood floors, producing avocado tree

About the area: In the 90731 ZIP Code, based on 12 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $474,000, down 0.4% from the November 2014, according to CoreLogic.

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MENIFEE: This two-story home, built this year, features open-plan living areas and a kitchen with a wide center island.

Address: 29969 Loy Dr., Menifee, 92585

Listed for: $400,520 for five bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,719 square feet (7,827-square-foot lot)

Features: Tile and carpet floors, master suite with his and hers closets, covered patio

About the area: In the 92585 ZIP Code, based on 44 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $278,000, down 0.9% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.

VISTA: A colorful exterior trimmed in white is among the eye-catching details of this renovated Craftsman-style home.

Address: 540 N. Citrus Ave., Vista, 92084

Listed for: $429,000 for two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,026 square feet

Features: Porch entry, remodeled bathrooms, new lighting and hardwood floors

About the area: In the 92084 ZIP Code, based on 27 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $440,000, up 2.9% from November 2014, according to CoreLogic.

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