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.
5 permits on record since 2015 · $12K total declared value · Most recent: Apr 2025 (plumbing)
JOSEPH RASCHER RASCHER PLUMBING & HEATING
KEN WONG WONG ELECTRIC INC
RICK BINDER BINDER HEATING & A/C INC
Mr Stephen Johnson MCPHILLIPS BROS ROOFING COMPANY
Mr Stephen Johnson MCPHILLIPS BROS ROOFING COMPANY
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
North End Neighborhood Organization · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 314
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 13,216 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 LAWSON AVE E | MEE L KONG TOU L KONG | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $289,100 | 119 ft |
| 168 COOK AVE E | MICHAEL E FRITS | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $237,600 | 142 ft |
| 147 LAWSON AVE E | BAILEY BUCK | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $211,900 | 145 ft |
| 1039 AGATE ST | GILBERT BELSHEIM TAMMY KRETMAN | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $221,100 | 169 ft |
| 148 COOK AVE E | ARNULFO MENDOZA | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $144,500 | 170 ft |
| 145 LAWSON AVE E | DAVID MARTIN WEST MARY C HALEY | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $189,400 | 178 ft |
| 0 COOK AVE E | SUSAN L NELSON | RESIDENTIAL, VACANT LAND, LOT | $2,200 | 179 ft |
| 141 LAWSON AVE E | TESFASLASSIE BAHTA | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $256,100 | 213 ft |
| 142 COOK AVE E | LAY TAW DU ESTHER NAW | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $233,700 | 218 ft |
| 1052 AGATE ST | 1040 1052 1076 AGATE INVST LLC | APARTMENTS 7-19 RENTAL UNITS | $755,400 | 240 ft |
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