Grand Boulevard

Grand Boulevard

Chicago, Illinois Homes for Sale

About Grand Boulevard

Though this neighborhood saw hard times following the exodus of industry from Chicago's South Side, Grand Boulevard was once the bustling hub of Bronzeville, a cultural mecca that many of Chicago's notable African American artists, athletes, and business owners called home in the first half of the Twentieth Century. Revitalization efforts have focused on this rich history--as well as its close proximity to downtown--and now that businesses are moving back into the area, Grand Boulevard is poised for a revival.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $160,000 to $799,000

Closed Prices: $93,000 to $889,649

Median Sale Price: $275,000

Average $ per sq ft: $196

Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $440, $0 to $512/mo

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1878 to 2022

Sq. Ft.: 750 to 10674 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 1 to 7 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 0 to 5 Bathrooms

Around Grand Boulevard

Affordable condos and townhouses are available as well as more luxurious greystones. Martin Luther King Drive is the main road that runs through the center of the neighborhood, with the Green Line running parallel to the west. Washington Park borders 51st Street, so outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy living in the southwest corner of the neighborhood.

Grand Boulevard is a destination for fans of comfort food. Popular restaurants along Pershing Road serve Southern fare, soul food, and barbecue.

Historical landmarks can be found all over Grand Boulevard, though not all of them have been preserved. Expect to see tourists seeing these sights as well as families working in a community garden or kids playing in the park.

Catch the White Sox game in a sports bar or perform at karaoke night if that's more your thing. Talented musicians still abound in Bronzeville--kick back with a cocktail at a jazz lounge for a chill end to the night.

Visit an art gallery to get in touch with Grand Boulevard's cultural revival. Check out historic sites such as the Chicago Daily Defender Building, which published the work of Gwendolyn Brooks and Langston Hughes, or see the Sunset Cafe—now a hardware store—where Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker once performed. If you just need some fresh air, take a walk through Washington Park and check out the impressive Fountain of Time sculpture.

Locals Love

  • Affordability
  • Arts and culture
  • History of the neighborhood

Locals Don't Love

  • Parts of the neighborhood are in disrepair

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