Englewood is Chicago community area 68, a 3.1-square-mile area on the Southwest Side, about 7 miles from the Loop. Englewood sits between the Dan Ryan and West Englewood, with the Red Line’s 63rd station and the Green Line’s Halsted station inside it. Its homes are a mix of two-flats and houses.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Englewood. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Englewood
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 68 |
| Part of the city | Southwest Side |
| Size | 3.1 square miles |
| Borders | Auburn Gresham, Fuller Park, Greater Grand Crossing, New City, Washington Park, West Englewood |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 11,541 |
| Houses and townhouses | 2,358 (20%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 2,636 (23%) |
| Condo units | 37 (0%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 2 (Red and Green) |
| City Council wards | 16th, 6th, 20th, 17th Wards |
Homes you will find in Englewood
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 11,541 parcels in Englewood. 20% are houses or townhouses, 23% are buildings with two to six units, and 0% are condo units. There are also 179 apartment buildings with seven or more units.
Two-flats and small apartment buildings are the largest home type here. An FHA loan can finance a building with two to four units if you live in one of them, and the rent from the other units can help you qualify. See buying a Chicago two-flat with an FHA loan. Buildings with five or six units need a commercial loan.
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 Englewood’s boundary: 63rd (Red Line, accessible) and Halsted (Green Line, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 11 parks inside Englewood: Carpenter Park, Edmonds Park, Emerald Park, Hamilton Park, Ryan Harris Memorial Park, Junction Grove, Leland Giants Park, Lily Gardens, Luna Park, Moran Park, and Sherwood Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Kelly branch here.
City Council wards
Englewood is split among 4 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 16th Ward (about 43%), with the rest in the 6th (24%), the 20th (23%), and the 17th (10%). 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
Englewood borders Auburn Gresham, Fuller Park, Greater Grand Crossing, New City, Washington Park, and West Englewood. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Englewood mostly houses or condos?
Mostly two-flats and small apartment buildings: 23% of its parcels are buildings with two to six units. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Englewood?
Yes. Englewood has 2 CTA ‘L’ stations on the Red and Green lines.
What ward is Englewood in?
It is split among the 16th, 6th, 20th, and 17th Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Englewood?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Englewood 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, “Englewood, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/englewood/.