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.
4 permits on record since 2024 · $51K total declared value · Most recent: Apr 2025 (mechanical)
DAVID SMITH ST PAUL PLBG & HTG CO - MSP PLBG
DAVID SMITH ST PAUL PLBG & HTG CO - MSP PLBG
STEVE FRANEK Powerhouse Electric Inc
JEFF WILLETT / SUE LINDBERG TWIN CITY ROOFING CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS INC
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
Frogtown Neighborhood Association · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 324
Residential — small-scale multi-unit housing (up to 4 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 small multifamily (2–4 units, wood frame) benchmarks for 2,081 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 738 BLAIR AVE | ALEC PHILLIPS SHELBY FORTMANN | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $214,000 | 38 ft |
| 730 BLAIR AVE | CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $28,800 | 40 ft |
| 0 BLAIR AVE | CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $28,800 | 80 ft |
| 0 BLAIR AVE | CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $28,800 | 120 ft |
| 740 BLAIR AVE | MAO VANG DER XIONG | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $219,500 | 145 ft |
| 739 LAFOND AVE | CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER | EXEMPT, CHURCH, PUBLIC WORSHIP, PRIV | $1,471,500 | 146 ft |
| 718 BLAIR AVE | SHUBAW BURR | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $179,000 | 159 ft |
| 733 BLAIR AVE | GARRETT NGUYEN-JULSON | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $256,400 | 190 ft |
| 743 LAFOND AVE | MUBARAK ROBA | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $274,200 | 194 ft |
| 731 BLAIR AVE | MARIA ELIZABETH RUSSETT MATTHEW JAMES BOWDEN | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $270,800 | 194 ft |
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