445 Wacouta St

Essex on the Park is a mid-rise condominium complex in downtown Saint Paul completed in 2001. Constructed with brick veneer, stone, stucco and vinyl elements, the property presents a masonry-forward exterior and context-sensitive scale appropriate to the Lowertown neighborhood. The building contains primarily studio and one-bedroom residences arranged with open floor plans, many featuring ten-foot ceilings, large windows or corner exposures, private patios or Juliet balconies, and design touches such as hardwood or cherry floors, granite or Cambria counters, maple cabinetry, and gas fireplaces. Units commonly include in-unit laundry, walk-in closets and upgraded mechanicals; several listings reference built-in storage and flexible den/office spaces. Shared building amenities focus on urban convenience and security: a controlled entry, reserved underground heated garage with storage and EV-ready stalls, and association services that in some cases cover cable and internet. The site sits across from a neighborhood dog park and is within walking distance of Lowertown attractions — light rail, Mears Park, the farmers market, CHS Field, museums, and restaurants — supporting an active, walkable downtown lifestyle. Pet policies and rental restrictions vary by unit but multiple listings note pet-friendly rules and some associations prohibit rentals to encourage owner-occupancy.