Find your new home on St. Paul's East Side at The Heights!
You could be closer to homeownership than you think! 74 brand new homes are being built in the East Side of St. Paul at The Heights in Phase 1. These first homes will be available later this year!
Find your new home on St. Paul's East Side at The Heights!
You could be closer to homeownership than you think! 74 brand new homes are being built in the Greater East Side of St. Paul at The Heights as part of Phase 1. These first units will be available this fall.
Welcome to The Heights
The Heights will feature mixed-use affordable housing, both rental and homeownership, bringing together housing, employment opportunities, and public amenities, including trails and a 5-acre park.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is building 74 units at The Heights as part of Phase 1 (details below). Homes will be available to program participants and eligible buyers. The first homes will be available this fall.
Home types
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Twin homes (3-4 bedrooms)
- 3 bed, 2 bath
- 4 bed, 2 bath
- 5 bed, 2 bath
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3-Plex townhomes (3-4 bedrooms)
- 3 bed, 1.5 bath
- 4 bed, 3 bath
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4-plex townhomes (3-4 bedrooms)
- 3 bed, 1.5 bath
- 4 bed, 3 bath
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Single-family homes (4-5 bedrooms)
- 4 bed, 2 bath
- 5 bed, 2 bath
ENERGY STAR® appliances
- Air conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Microwave range hood
- Washer and dryer
High-quality finishes
- Luxury vinyl tile throughout
- Solid core doors
- High-quality cabinets
- Quartz countertops
- Highly durable siding and roofing materials
- Fortified safe room
All-electric systems
- Heating, cooling, and hot water supplied by an air source heat pump
- Electric stove
- Electric car charger
Solar panels
- Rooftop solar panels on every unit
Extremely energy efficient
- Cold Climate air source heat pumps
- Energy Recovery Ventilator
- Highly efficient thermal envelope and windows
- HERS scores around 16, Zero Energy Ready certified
- Annual energy costs ranging from $350 to $800 (projected) depending on unit size and type
Meet your Sales Team: Sandy Green Realty
With deep expertise in real estate planning, finance, and marketing, Sandy Green Realty is here to guide you through every step of your homebuying journey at The Heights. With decades of experience, the team brings responsive solutions and commitment to helping you succeed when buying your first home.
Contact the Sales Team to learn more about The Heights and set up an appointment by emailing: BuyHeights@tchabitat.org
Emily Green
For over 30 years, Emily has studied the real estate market in the Twin Cities area, consulting and assisting in hundreds of residential real estate transactions. Highly valued for her experience in the first-time homebuyer and move-up markets, Emily has an excellent reputation and working relationship with fellow Realtors, non-profit agencies, lending institutions, and city governments. As 2024 President of the Minnesota Realtors Association and the 2014 President of the Minneapolis Association of Realtors, Emily is a respected voice representing the interests of her clients in the larger real estate arena. She meets regularly with policymakers to address issues and concerns of the real estate community. "I’m proud to join Habitat on this important project and help make affordable, sustainable homeownership a reality for more Twin Cities families," Emily says.
Shari Seifert
Shari has been serving home buyers and sellers as a Realtor in the Twin Cities since 1999. She is passionate about analyzing, understanding and explaining our current local real estate market. Shari provides expert advice to her clients so they can make informed decisions. She loves helping people find a home. Before becoming a Realtor, Shari worked as a Music Therapist in cardiac care, oncology, mental health, hospice and with imprisoned mentally ill people. Shari cares deeply about racial justice and writes, speaks and does trainings about dismantling white supremacy and anti-racism. "I’m thrilled to collaborate with Habitat on The Heights and help more families access affordable homeownership in our community," Shari says.
Sandy Loescher
Sandy's personal experience as a homeowner, combined with 30 years as a broker with Sandy Green Realty, Inc., means buyers will benefit enormously from her in-depth knowledge of the opportunities and pitfalls of home ownership. Sandy has years of experience working with first-time homebuyers and has been involved in many affordable housing developments, including Lofts on Arts Avenue, Artists on Chicago, St. Anthony Condominiums, and the Historic Leithauser Lofts. She served on the original board of the Home Ownership Center and has taught many classes about homeownership for community groups, the African Development Corporation, PRG Inc., and Neighborhood Housing Services. She previously served on both the Minneapolis Property Tax Appeals Board and the Housing Appeals Board, giving her valuable insight into property tax matters and city code ordinances. "I’m excited to partner with Habitat on The Heights and help create housing opportunities for all, because a healthy life begins with a permanent address," Sandy says.

- Quiet green spaces
- New 5-acre city park
- Wetlands
- Transit access
- Job opportunities
- Walkable retail
- Public art installations
- Community spaces
- Walking trails
