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 ↗Property type suggests multifamily rental use — may qualify for the Saint Paul 4d program, which reduces property taxes to ~0.25% in exchange for affordability commitments. Requires 3+ units and a current rental license.
Saint Paul — 4d Affordable Housing Incentive ↗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.
1 permit on record since 2024 · $3K total declared value · Most recent: Sep 2024 (building permit)
Mike Blomquist Twin Cities Construction Company LLC
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
Payne-Phalen District 5 Planning Council · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 306.01
Multi-family Residential 2 — medium-intensity apartment (5 stories max)
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 5-over-1 podium (12–50 units) benchmarks for 29,278 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1620 WESTMINSTER ST | COLTON SCHERER | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $229,000 | 112 ft |
| 1628 WESTMINSTER ST | XAY KOUA VANG DAVID VANG | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $303,600 | 190 ft |
| 354 WHEELOCK PKWY E | LER MOO KAWKHEELAR HSA MOO | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $289,300 | 208 ft |
| 360 WHEELOCK PKWY E | AMY HER | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $330,900 | 225 ft |
| 1611 WESTMINSTER ST | MEME & ZEZE LLC | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $236,600 | 263 ft |
| 1605 WESTMINSTER ST | DAO VANG | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $261,500 | 265 ft |
| 344 WHEELOCK PKWY E | KAY REH BOH MEH | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $290,800 | 271 ft |
| 1615 WESTMINSTER ST 4 | JIAH LEE MOUA | APARTMENTS 4-6 RENTAL UNITS | $497,500 | 275 ft |
| 1601 WESTMINSTER ST | AH PYON MU TU LU | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $249,200 | 278 ft |
| 380 WHEELOCK PKWY E | WHEELOCK RIDGE VILLAS CO | APT OR COMPLEX 100+ UNITS | $16,090,700 | 291 ft |