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285 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Two-story retail building and adjoining land are offered for sale with specified restricted uses.

Property Size14,950 SF
Lot Size0.58 Acres
Price / SF$200.67
Days on Market453

Property Features for 285 Snelling Ave N

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 14,950 SF
Lot size 0.58 Acres
Property subtype RETAIL

Building Details

Stories 2
Listing Agency: Cushman & Wakefield
Listed By: Thomas Martin
Source: Moodyscre
Added: May 5, 2025 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 9:30AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

For sale: a two-story retail building plus adjoining land at 285 Snelling Ave N in St Paul, MN. The offering includes 14,950 SF of building space and 25,470 SF of land.

The property is subject to use restrictions, including prohibitions on a C-store, car wash, coffee uses, and dollar store concepts. The seller has identified the restrictions as part of the available-use conditions for the site.

Key Highlights

  • 14,950 SF, 2‑story retail building available
  • 25,470 SF adjoining land included
  • Restricted uses: no C‑store, car wash, coffee, or dollar store

Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $269.1k $18.00
− Vacancy −$43.9k −$2.93
EGI $225.2k $15.07
− OpEx −$67.6k −$4.52
NOI $157.7k $10.55
14,950 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 16.30% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.25M
$1.97M – $2.63M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,666 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.26%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$3.68M
$3.22M – $4.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $257,529 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.58%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon Building Supply Accounting Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom Electrical Service Storage Facility

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

637
Businesses Nearby
12k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 88% Dining 12%
BP Shops & Services
10,805 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Pizza Hut Dining
1,450 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 55104, MN

45,612
Population
20,358
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
6.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,602
Density / Sq Mi
$75,038
Median Household Income
$42,770
Median Earnings
$1,159
Median Rent
$290,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Two-story retail building and adjoining land are offered for sale with specified restricted uses.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 285 Snelling Ave N Saint Paul, MN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 14,950 SF, 2‑story retail building available; 25,470 SF adjoining land included; Restricted uses: no C‑store, car wash, coffee, or dollar store
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