Grandview Grill Corner on Grand Avenue Is Officially Up for Redevelopment
This corner has been quiet since 2020.
Now it is officially in play.
The former Grandview Grill site at Grand and Fairview in the St. Paul neighborhood of Macalester-Groveland is being marketed as a redevelopment opportunity.
And this is not a small infill lot.
It is one of the most visible intersections on Grand Avenue.
What Is Included in the Listing
The offering covers three contiguous parcels.
That includes:
• The former Grandview Grill building
• Two neighboring parcels tied to Abbott Paint & Carpet
• Roughly 17,000 square feet of existing building space
The restaurant closed in 2020.
The building has sat vacant for nearly five years.
The Abbott Paint & Carpet Factor
One detail that changes everything.
Abbott Paint & Carpet has operated here for 81 years.
And the owners are open to staying involved.
That could mean:
• Ground floor retail anchored by a legacy local business
• A mixed use building with housing above
• A partnership instead of a full teardown and exit
That flexibility gives developers options.
It also raises the stakes for how this corner evolves.
Why This Site Matters
Grand and Fairview is not just another intersection.
It is:
• Walkable
• Highly trafficked
• Surrounded by established homes
• Steps from schools, shops, and neighborhood institutions
What gets built here will influence how the entire stretch feels.
Small design choices matter on Grand Avenue.
Height.
Setbacks.
Storefront transparency.
Parking layout.
One misstep can shift the character fast.
What Could Go Here
Realistically, the strongest plays are:
• Street level retail with housing above
• Mixed use with small scale office or service space
• A modern retail building that keeps neighborhood scale
A large, out of character project would face heavy pushback.
This area values continuity.
The Bigger Question
Does this corner need new energy.
Or does it need thoughtful reinvestment that respects what is already there.
Grand Avenue has seen closures.
It has also seen steady resilience.
This is one of those sites that could signal which direction it goes next.
Your Take
If you live nearby.
What belongs here.
More retail.
Housing above.
Something totally different.
Drop your thoughts below.
