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.
16 permits on record since 2019 · $113K total declared value · Most recent: Jun 2024 (mechanical)
RICK BINDER BINDER HEATING & A/C INC
Lisa McPherson Fire Protection Equipment Company
Lisa McPherson Fire Protection Equipment Company
Lisa McPherson Fire Protection Equipment Company
Nelson Electric 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 327
Light Industrial — low-impact manufacturing and warehousing
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 12,531 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 COMO AVE | MIDWEST COMMERCIAL LLC | MINI STORAGE/WAREHOUSE | $161,900 | 107 ft |
| 303 COMO AVE | VASKO SOLID WASTE INC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $130,200 | 139 ft |
| 302 COMO AVE | JOHN HARVEY | RESIDENTIAL, VACANT LAND, LOT | $12,500 | 233 ft |
| 308 COMO AVE | STANLEY VICTORIO | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $304,900 | 251 ft |
| 296 VAN BUREN AVE | RHONDA G STEPHNEY | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $258,100 | 325 ft |
| 286 VAN BUREN AVE 3 | GRANT S NELSON JUDITH A NELSON | CONDO | $77,800 | 327 ft |
| 286 VAN BUREN AVE 4 | TODD C MARTY LAVERNE P MARTY | CONDO | $77,800 | 327 ft |
| 286 VAN BUREN AVE 5 | DAWN M MELLIN | CONDO | $77,800 | 327 ft |
| 286 VAN BUREN AVE 6 | SETH KARP | CONDO | $77,800 | 327 ft |
| 286 VAN BUREN AVE 2 | KEITH E DECKERT | CONDO | $77,800 | 327 ft |
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