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The Summit Hill (sometimes referred to as Crocus Hill) neighborhood is a historic and vibrant community of homeowners, renters and the thriving East Grand Avenue strip of locally and nationally owned stores, restaurants, galleries and other businesses. Well-preserved Victorian-era dwellings and other historic architectural treasures are located throughout this nationally famous area of St. Paul (Summit Avenue was recently named one of America’s 10 Great Streets by the American Planning Association.) The pedestrian-friendly character of the neighborhood, combined with social and business networks operating throughout the neighborhood and along Grand Avenue, create a feeling of community and belonging.

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Boundaries and Zip Code

North: Summit Avenue
South: I-35E
East: Ramsey Street
West: Ayd Mill Road

Zip codes: 55105 and 55102.

History

Residential development of the Summit Hill neighborhood dates back to the 1850s when many prominent and wealthy families moved from the central river front area. The turn of the century saw the commercial development of Grand Avenue and an influx of middle class residents. Mindful of its roots, zoning ordinances have helped preserve the neighborhood's historic character and eclectic mix of architecture. For further information, please visit www.summithillassociation.org/about/history.php.

Housing Styles and Types

Summit Hill possesses one of the nation's best preserved stock of Victorian-era dwellings along with other classical styles of homes. Apartment buildings and town homes complementing these styles of dwellings are also located throughout the neighborhood.

Schools

Public Schools:

• Linwood Arts + School (K-3)

Private Schools:

• St. Paul Academy - Summit School (K-5 at Summit School)

• St. Thomas More Catholic School (K-12)

Public Facilities

• Linwood Park

• Linwood Community Recreation Center

• Crocus Triangle Park (greenspace in median at 614 Goodrich Ave)

• Crocus Hill Terrace Park (mini-park at 41 Crocus Pl.)

• Kenwood Park (mini-park at 38 Kenwood Parkway)

• Summit Avenue’s median provides walking/running paths and benches.

Home Purchase/Home Improvement Incentives

• Please visit www.summithillassociation.org/resources and click on the CityLiving link.

For information about other incentive programs that may be available in this neighborhood, visit Live MSP's Incentive Programs page.

Getting Involved

The Summit Hill Association/District 16 Planning Council is led by a volunteer, neighborhood-elected Board of Directors dedicated to representing the neighborhood's interests through a wide array of projects and programs.
Phone: 651-222-1222
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Web: www.summithillassociation.org

The Grand Avenue Business Association seeks to preserve Grand Avenue's unique urban tradition and hometown character while fostering cooperative relationships with businesses, government, and the community at large.
Phone: 651-699-0029
Web: www.grandave.com

News

Go to the Summit Hill Association website for more information about the neighborhood at www.summithillassociation.org. To access current and past issues of the neighborhood newsletter, The Summit, click on “newsletter” in the left hand menu of the homepage.

If you are a resident, business owner or property owner in Summit Hill and want to receive weekly alerts about upcoming events, projects or issues, you can subscribe to the SHA E-News on the homepage link or by going to this address: http://www.summithillassociation.org/newsletter.php

Statistics

• Wilder Research Center Neighborhood Profiles—Includes trend information on neighborhood demographics, economics, and housing, taken from the most recent census data.

• Ramsey County’s Property Records and Revenue Department—Review Saint Paul property sales data by searching for or entering in a street name. You can find the most recent sales price for individual properties and current property tax information.

• Saint Paul Crime Statistics—Crime maps, statistics, and reports compiled by the Saint Paul Police Department. Check out Interpreting Crime Statistics. to help you make sense of these resources.

Real Estate Listings

Search Realtor.com for listings. You can search for properties by either clicking on the map or entering the neighborhood name or zip code (noting that zip code boundaries span multiple neighborhoods) into the search bar.

OwnAHomeMN.org—Check here for listings of affordable homes sold by community developers. Note: not all neighborhoods have listings.

Contacts

Summit Hill Association (SHA)
Jeff Roy, Executive Director
Diane Hilden, Crime Prevention Coordinator
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Phone: 651-222-1222.

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