This summer, Ernie Jette Construction purchased the standard-width lot previously attached to 8605 SE Washington Street. Now, the housing developer intends to construct a duplex on the property. These two-story homes join other modern housing projects on this block on several undeveloped parcels.
The proposed homes at 8627 SE Washington Street and 8631 SE Washington Street will replace a somewhat overgrown side yard for the 1914-era corner house. Although used by the adjacent home, the vacant lot remained an independent parcel with its own property tax number. That allowed for a separate sale without requiring a land division. An alleyway offers vehicle access to the back of the property. However, the building permit application does not feature attached onsite vehicle storage.
City staff are reviewing the permit applications, and construction is unlikely to begin until 2024. This builder recently completed four townhomes on SE Yamhill Street and has worked on other projects in the neighborhood. Look for work to start next year after plan inspectors approve the project.
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