Editor’s note: “Just Sold” is a Finance & Commerce feature based on the newest certificates of real estate value filed with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for commercial sales throughout Minnesota and reports of sales across the country involving local parties. Research includes company and broker documents, online real estate listings, F&C archives, Catylist and other research.

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Many young churches consider it a milestone when they draw enough members to buy a vacant big-box store or warehouse in the suburbs to convert to a spacious sanctuary.

Twin Cities Church in St. Paul has found its new home in the city, right along University Avenue.

The church paid $1 million for an 11,700-square-foot building at 1754 University Ave. W. The building, which sits on a 0.23-acre sliver of land, includes 7,100 square feet of first-floor office space, 1,700 square feet of second floor office, and 2,900 square feet of warehouse space. Most of the first floor has nearly 15 feet of clear height, which would allow warehouse conversion, but the sale report doesn’t include plans for one.

Twin Cities Church takes a different approach to worship, focusing on having members invite small groups into their homes to share a meal and their faith.

Brandon Megal, senior vice president with CBRE in Minneapolis, represented the seller.

Place: 1754 University Ave. W. St. Paul,

Price: $1.055 million; $261,000 down payment; new mortgage; $90.17 per square foot

Buyer: Twin Cities Church, St. Paul

Seller: Center for Energy and Environment

Date: 10-3-23

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Centro restaurant owner buys former Good Earth

After months of speculation, the owners of the popular Centro taco restaurants have confirmed they will be bringing their concept to the former Good Earth location near Rosedale Center. Chido LLC closed Nov. 10 on the acquisition of the site at 1901 W. Highway 36 in Roseville.

Mpls.St.Paul magazine reported that Shea Design will handle renovations to the landmark, which closed last spring after 40 years. The new restaurant is set to open in spring 2024 with a 185-seat dining space featuring a large central bar, a mix of high-top wood tables and booths, and a patio.

Place: 1901 W. Highway 36, Roseville

Price: $2.45 million; no down payment listed; new mortgage

Buyer: Chido LLC, Minneapolis

Seller: Pil-Pel Fair LLC

Date: 11-10-23

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