Fuller Park is Chicago community area 37, a 0.7-square-mile area on the South Side, about 5 miles from the Loop. Fuller Park is a narrow area along the Dan Ryan Expressway, and the Red Line stops at Garfield and 47th along its east side. It is one of the city’s smallest areas, with houses and two-flats as its main home types.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Fuller Park. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Fuller Park
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 37 |
| Part of the city | South Side |
| Size | 0.7 square miles |
| Borders | Armour Square, Bridgeport, Englewood, Grand Boulevard, New City, Washington Park |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 1,993 |
| Houses and townhouses | 319 (16%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 270 (14%) |
| Condo units | 9 (0%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 2 (Red) |
| City Council wards | 20th, 3rd Wards |
Homes you will find in Fuller Park
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 1,993 parcels in Fuller Park. 16% are houses or townhouses, 14% are buildings with two to six units, and 0% are condo units.
No single home type dominates, so buyers can compare a condo, a house or a two-flat in the same area. Each one fits different loans: condos need building approval for some loans, and two- to four-unit buildings you live in can be financed with FHA. See mortgage options for first-time buyers.
HomeGrown grants can be used for one- and two-unit homes, condos and townhomes, and the grant amount depends on income and on where in the city the home is. IHDAccess Home is available statewide. Compare the two on our side-by-side page.
Getting around
2 CTA ‘L’ stations are inside Fuller Park’s boundary: 47th (Red Line, accessible) and Garfield (Red Line, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 2 parks inside Fuller Park: Fuller Park and Malus Park. There is no Chicago Public Library branch inside Fuller Park; the nearest is in a neighboring area.
City Council wards
Fuller Park is split among 2 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 20th Ward (about 68%), with the rest in the 3rd (31%). Ward lines do not follow community area lines, so check an exact address with the City’s ward lookup before you contact an alderperson’s office about zoning, permits or city services.
Neighboring community areas
Fuller Park borders Armour Square, Bridgeport, Englewood, Grand Boulevard, New City, and Washington Park. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Fuller Park mostly houses or condos?
A mix: 16% of its parcels are houses or townhouses, 14% are 2–6 unit buildings and 0% are condo units. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Fuller Park?
Yes. Fuller Park has 2 CTA ‘L’ stations on the Red line.
What ward is Fuller Park in?
It is split among the 20th and 3rd Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Fuller Park?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Fuller Park can qualify if the buyer and the property meet its rules. The grant amount depends on household income and the home’s location. See our HomeGrown guide for the current rules.
Sources
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Boundaries – Community Areas
- Cook County Assessor, Parcel Universe (tax year 2026)
- City of Chicago Data Portal, CTA ‘L’ stops
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Park District park facilities
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Public Library locations
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Ward boundaries (2023–)
Boundaries, size and neighbors are measured from the City’s official community area boundary. ‘L’ stations, parks and libraries are placed inside the boundary by their coordinates; ward shares are approximate shares of land area. Parcel counts are from the Assessor’s tax year 2026 file, counted October 4, 2026. Houses include townhouses; condo units are counted one parcel per unit.
Cite this page: Chicago First Time Home Buyer, “Fuller Park, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/fuller-park/.