West Englewood is Chicago community area 67, a 3.2-square-mile area on the Southwest Side, about 7 miles from the Loop. West Englewood is a residential area west of Englewood, with the Green Line’s Ashland/63rd terminal inside it. Houses are the most common home type.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for West Englewood. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: West Englewood
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 67 |
| Part of the city | Southwest Side |
| Size | 3.2 square miles |
| Borders | Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, Gage Park, New City |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 13,292 |
| Houses and townhouses | 5,699 (43%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 2,110 (16%) |
| Condo units | 3 (0%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 1 (Green) |
| City Council wards | 16th, 17th, 15th Wards |
Homes you will find in West Englewood
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 13,292 parcels in West Englewood. 43% are houses or townhouses, 16% are buildings with two to six units, and 0% are condo units. There are also 61 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
One CTA ‘L’ station is inside West Englewood’s boundary: Ashland/63rd (Green Line, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 6 parks inside West Englewood: Drexel Park, Hermitage Park, Lindblom Park, Murray Park, Ogden Park, and Wolcott Park. The Chicago Public Library has the West Englewood branch here.
City Council wards
West Englewood is split among 3 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 16th Ward (about 45%), with the rest in the 17th (38%) and the 15th (18%). 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
West Englewood borders Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, Gage Park, and New City. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is West Englewood mostly houses or condos?
A mix: 43% of its parcels are houses or townhouses, 16% 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 West Englewood?
Yes. West Englewood has 1 CTA ‘L’ station on the Green line.
What ward is West Englewood in?
It is split among the 16th, 17th, and 15th Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in West Englewood?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in West 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, “West Englewood, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/west-englewood/.