Grand Boulevard is Chicago community area 38, a 1.7-square-mile area on the South Side, about 5 miles from the Loop. Grand Boulevard is the heart of historic Bronzeville, named for the boulevard now called Martin Luther King Drive, and it is known for its greystones and stone mansions. The Green Line has four stations here, and condo units are the most common home type.
Also known as or includes: Bronzeville.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Grand Boulevard. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Grand Boulevard
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 38 |
| Part of the city | South Side |
| Size | 1.7 square miles |
| Borders | Douglas, Fuller Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 7,348 |
| Houses and townhouses | 1,079 (15%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 1,000 (14%) |
| Condo units | 2,566 (35%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 4 (Green) |
| City Council wards | 3rd, 4th, 20th Wards |
Homes you will find in Grand Boulevard
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 7,348 parcels in Grand Boulevard. 15% are houses or townhouses, 14% are buildings with two to six units, and 35% are condo units. There are also 234 apartment buildings with seven or more 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
4 CTA ‘L’ stations are inside Grand Boulevard’s boundary: 43rd (Green Line, accessible), 47th (Green Line, accessible), 51st (Green Line, accessible), and Indiana (Green Line, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 12 parks inside Grand Boulevard: Lillian Hardin Armstrong Park, Aspen Park, Birch Park, George Harding Park, Honeysuckle Park, Robert Jackson Park, Mandrake Park, Metcalfe Park, Hadiya Pendleton Park, Poplar Park, Sumac Park, and Taylor Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Hall branch here.
City Council wards
Grand Boulevard is split among 3 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 3rd Ward (about 74%), with the rest in the 4th (22%) and the 20th (5%). 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
Grand Boulevard borders Douglas, Fuller Park, Kenwood, Oakland, and Washington Park. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Grand Boulevard mostly houses or condos?
A mix: 15% of its parcels are houses or townhouses, 14% are 2–6 unit buildings and 35% are condo units. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Grand Boulevard?
Yes. Grand Boulevard has 4 CTA ‘L’ stations on the Green line.
What ward is Grand Boulevard in?
It is split among the 3rd, 4th, and 20th Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Grand Boulevard?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Grand Boulevard 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, “Grand Boulevard, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/grand-boulevard/.