Washington Studios

315 N Lake Ave, Duluth, Minnesota 55806

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Built in 1911, Washington Junior High School served Duluth students until it closed in 1992. Artspace acquired the building and transformed it into an affordable live/work artists’ building— the first Artspace project outside the Twin Cities. In an unusual arrangement, the building shares the six-story red brick building with a city-run community center that includes the former school’s gymnasium, pool and offices.

Many of Washington Studios’ 39 live/work units retain the chalkboards and cloakrooms of the former classrooms. The original gymnasium running track was preserved as a balcony in each of two split-level units. Shared amenities include a gallery, several special project rooms, a laundry room, children’s playground and large parking lot.

Washington Studios occupies a prominent site in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood. Many of its units offer spectacular views of downtown Duluth, the busy harbor and majestic Lake Superior. The downtown shopping district and Canal Park, where tourists gather to watch the ore boats pass under Duluth’s historic lift bridge, are within walking distance.

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Studio (Studio/1)	-	Call for Price

Eligibility for Washington Studios

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Duluth but actual income limits may differ for units at Washington Studios.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
Very Low Income (50%)	$31,650	$36,150	$40,650	$45,150	$48,800	$52,400	$56,000	$59,600
Low Income (60%)	$37,980	$43,380	$48,780	$54,180	$58,560	$62,880	$67,200	$71,520

Washington Studios Details

39 studio bedroom units.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.