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.
1 permit on record since 2021 · $300 total declared value · Most recent: Jun 2021 (building permit)
Richard Dennis Kukkonen
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 326
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 sfr / adu benchmarks for 1,150 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 596 VAN BUREN AVE | PHUC VO | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $271,400 | 35 ft |
| 588 VAN BUREN AVE | CRYSTAL ANN FRANKLIN | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $267,400 | 36 ft |
| 586 VAN BUREN AVE | ELSIE YMBOL NEIL YMBOL | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $358,700 | 71 ft |
| 598 VAN BUREN AVE | ROBIN L SCHAULS III | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $150,000 | 75 ft |
| 584 VAN BUREN AVE | ONEAL O THOMPSON | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $173,100 | 105 ft |
| 600 VAN BUREN AVE | FREEDOM PLACE INC | RES/EXEMPT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING | $157,500 | 109 ft |
| 591 BLAIR AVE | ELIZABETH G BROWN | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $179,200 | 139 ft |
| 606 VAN BUREN AVE | CALVIN JAMES MOYER | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $223,600 | 143 ft |
| 578 VAN BUREN AVE | DEAN T DURHAM | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $186,800 | 145 ft |
| 597 BLAIR AVE | 597 BLAIR LLC | APARTMENTS 4-6 RENTAL UNITS | $471,900 | 146 ft |