Within a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone — investors may qualify for capital gains deferrals via a Qualified Opportunity Fund.
HUD Opportunity 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 ↗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 ↗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.
5 permits on record since 2022 · $25K total declared value · Most recent: May 2025 (mechanical)
LAURA FOSCHIATTI BLUE OX HEATING & AIR LLC
LAURA FOSCHIATTI BLUE OX HEATING & AIR LLC
STEVE FRANEK Powerhouse Electric Inc
Randall Meulners PRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Joanne Johnson-Goertz
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
Residential — medium-density multi-unit housing (up to 5 units)
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 3-story wood frame (5–12 units) benchmarks for 3,004 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1616 BLAIR AVE | JANNA GOODRICH LUKE PETERSON | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $316,000 | 45 ft |
| 1606 BLAIR AVE | JUSTINE G NELSON | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $349,800 | 49 ft |
| 1620 BLAIR AVE | MELANIE A S MCCULLY | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $384,400 | 85 ft |
| 1600 BLAIR AVE | BONITA L STEPPA | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - SIDE/SIDE | $259,400 | 99 ft |
| 1624 BLAIR AVE | TRUDY C DUNHAM | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $336,300 | 124 ft |
| 1611 LAFOND AVE | MATTHEW A SCHILKEN | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $261,700 | 141 ft |
| 1609 LAFOND AVE | 1609 LAFOND AVENUE LLC | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $344,100 | 145 ft |
| 1594 BLAIR AVE | HECTOR E MARTINEZ | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - SIDE/SIDE | $302,500 | 147 ft |
| 1615 LAFOND AVE | ANNELI K OSMONSON | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $266,300 | 149 ft |
| 1605 LAFOND AVE | ANNA C ALVAREZ | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $290,300 | 159 ft |
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