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 2025 · $1K total declared value · Most recent: Apr 2025 (electrical)
Jacob Hawkins HAWKINS ELECTRIC LLC
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 — 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 small multifamily (2–4 units, wood frame) benchmarks for 2,383 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 556 CHARLES AVE | TRAVIS MADY | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $193,700 | 64 ft |
| 554 CHARLES AVE | ADS LLC | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $224,900 | 65 ft |
| 552 CHARLES AVE | WOYNSHET TESEMA | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $321,600 | 65 ft |
| 548 CHARLES AVE | BENJAMIN A SCHUE ARBIE E SCHUE | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $260,400 | 102 ft |
| 557 SHERBURNE AVE | SPERANZA S SUMMERS CRAIG J SUMMERS | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $200,400 | 109 ft |
| 553 SHERBURNE AVE | ALYX AYVA HELLSTROM | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $306,200 | 118 ft |
| 527 KENT ST | MINNESOTA REALTY AND MANAGEMENT LLC | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $138,600 | 124 ft |
| 560 CHARLES AVE | ALEXANDER L VAN SOMEREN | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $220,700 | 135 ft |
| 540 CHARLES AVE | BROWN PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS LLC | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $244,500 | 141 ft |
| 545 SHERBURNE AVE | ANTHONY VALENTINE | TWO FAMILY DWELLING - UP/DWN | $280,400 | 146 ft |
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