Update (October 25th, 2024): Work is nearly complete on three townhomes at SE 89th Avenue and Market Street. The developer connected two new two-story townhomes to the existing single family residence at 8905 SE Market Street, creating a three unit structure. The north-most home at 1680 SE 89th Avenue has an attached garage. The center townhome at SE 1682 SE 89th Avenue connects to the original 1952-era house by a small protrusion at the back of the building. The architect staggered the building’s frontage, creating a visual distinction between each home.
The new owners of 8905 SE Market Street intend to attach three new townhomes to the existing single-family residence at this corner lot. Sunset Bridge Inc. bought the 1952-era home last October and plans to create additional housing on the property after demolishing the detached garage. Each proposed two-story unit will offer around 1,100 square feet of living space.
The four residences will all share the same lot, with the new homes likely fronted on SE 89th Avenue in an area of the property currently covered in tall hedges. The new structures will not contain garages. However, the curb cut and parking pad used for the old garage may remain. The existing 1,466-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The three new townhouses will likely contain two bedrooms.
Building permits in Portland take several months to approve, and those delays could push this project’s start date into the latter half of this year or 2024. Expect constriction to begin sometime after demolition crews deconstruct the single-car garage. When complete, this project will accommodate more homes while preserving the existing housing.
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