Within a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone — investors may qualify for capital gains deferrals via a Qualified Opportunity Fund.
HUD Opportunity Zones ↗Located in the North Snelling Avenue Commercial Vitality Zone — one of five Saint Paul corridors receiving ~$750K/year in dedicated sales tax investment for business development, façade improvements, and streetscape enhancements.
Saint Paul — Commercial Vitality Zones ↗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 ↗The North Snelling Avenue corridor receives dedicated CVZ funding (~$750K/year across all zones) for business recruitment, façade improvements, and public space enhancements. Contact Saint Paul PED for current grant cycles.
Saint Paul — Commercial Vitality Zones ↗Grants and loans for contamination assessment and cleanup on eligible redevelopment sites in the metro area; does not indicate known contamination.
Metro Council — Environmental Response Fund ↗Signals are based on public datasets; program eligibility requires verification.
2 permits on record since 2021 · $6K total declared value · Most recent: Nov 2021 (fire engineering)
BEN FRANCE SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
BEN FRANCE SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
Hamline Midway Coalition · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 321
Traditional Neighborhood 2 — moderate mixed-use corridor
Most Recent Sale
No buildable area could be estimated under current zoning setbacks. The lot may be too small or the setbacks consume the entire parcel.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 641 SNELLING AVE N | SC UPHOLSTRY LLC | MIXED RESID/COMMERCIAL | $354,100 | 48 ft |
| 649 SNELLING AVE N | KAUKAUNA OF MINNESOTA LLC | SMALL (UNDER 10,000 SF) DET. RETAIL | $292,700 | 66 ft |
| 637 SNELLING AVE N | SHEPPERD & KROG LLC | MIXED RESID/COMMERCIAL | $260,000 | 93 ft |
| 1594 BLAIR AVE | HECTOR E MARTINEZ | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - SIDE/SIDE | $302,500 | 109 ft |
| 1597 LAFOND AVE | 1597 LAFOND AVENUE LLC | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $293,900 | 135 ft |
| 633 SNELLING AVE N | SHABEH LLC | OFFICE BUILDING 1-2 STORIES | $351,900 | 137 ft |
| 1600 BLAIR AVE | BONITA L STEPPA | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - SIDE/SIDE | $259,400 | 155 ft |
| 1601 LAFOND AVE | THOMAS M NIESZNER | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $234,400 | 166 ft |
| 1605 LAFOND AVE | ANNA C ALVAREZ | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $290,300 | 200 ft |
| 665 SNELLING AVE N | ARCH REAL ESTATE LLC | MIXED RESID/COMMERCIAL | $417,900 | 201 ft |