Within a HUD-designated Qualified Census Tract — LIHTC projects here receive a 30% basis boost, significantly increasing the tax credit allocation for affordable housing development.
HUD — LIHTC Qualified Census Tracts ↗Saint Paul's Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) program provides grants and loans for commercial, mixed-use, and neighborhood improvement projects. Applications accepted annually.
Saint Paul — STAR Program ↗Affordable housing developments in QCTs receive a 30% increase in eligible basis for Low Income Housing Tax Credits — materially improving project feasibility. Allocated through MHFA.
HUD — LIHTC Qualified Census Tracts ↗Signals are based on public datasets; program eligibility requires verification.
7 permits on record since 2020 · $130K total declared value · Most recent: Dec 2020 (mechanical)
BRUCE WILKINSON TWIN CITY MECHANICAL INC
BRUCE WILKINSON TWIN CITY MECHANICAL INC
SETH HOLM HUNT ELECTRIC CORPORATION
SETH HOLM HUNT ELECTRIC CORPORATION
TERRY SCHROPFER Schopfer Investments Llc
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
West Side Community Organization · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 361
Light Industrial — low-impact manufacturing and warehousing
Setbacks
Estimated Buildable Footprint
Estimates based on typical zoning setbacks. Actual requirements may vary by lot, overlay, or conditional approval.
Back-of-envelope estimate based on mid-rise concrete (50+ units) benchmarks for 73,039 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 LAFAYETTE RD | ARIANA INVESTMENTS LLC | OFFICE BUILDING 1-2 STORIES | $1,110,300 | 251 ft |
| 240 PLATO BLVD E | HAP PLATO HOLDING CO | EXEMPT, CONDO OFFICE UNIT | $1,534,300 | 270 ft |
| 240 PLATO BLVD | HAP PLATO HOLDING CO | EXEMPT, CONDO OFFICE UNIT | $1,825,400 | 270 ft |
| 273 LAFAYETTE FRNTGE RD W | CC52 INVESTMENTS LLC | IND WAREHOUSE | $2,085,400 | 271 ft |
| 278 STATE ST | CEC 278RE LLC | IND WAREHOUSE | $1,697,200 | 403 ft |
| 253 STATE ST | CENTRAL PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | EXEMPT, CHURCH, PUBLIC WORSHIP, PRIV | $1,608,200 | 538 ft |
| 0 PLATO BLVD E | PLATO 345 LLC | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $333,000 | 566 ft |
| 0 STATE ST | THE PHOENIX RESIDENCE INC | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $282,100 | 570 ft |
| 255 PLATO BLVD E | DFL PARTY BUILDING FUND INC | OFFICE BUILDING 1-2 STORIES | $1,287,500 | 621 ft |
| 222 PLATO BLVD E | THE PHOENIX RESIDENCE INC | EXEMPT, WELFARE/CHARIT FACILITY | $1,475,100 | 644 ft |