Tag: Mark Wilde

Construction, Demolition, New Residence, Renovation

Four Townhouses Joining 1908 Home

Work is underway to prepare the property at 8413 NE Hassalo Street to support four new townhomes. Demolition specialists recently removed a garage on the large corner lot, clearing the way for the new housing on NE 84th Avenue. The developer will utilize a Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD) process to split the 4,825-square-foot parcel into four distinct lots for individual sale, retaining the 1,768-square-foot 1908-era two-story home on a separate 5,321-square-foot tract. This project adds four new housing units offering future buyers nearly 1,200 square feet of living space while preserving a classic house.

Map of the property at 8413 NE Hassalo Street, showing lot dimensions and boundaries for development of new townhomes.
Portland Maps image with MV News illustrations showing 8425 NE Hassalo St outlined in red and approximate location of 8413 NE Hassalo St lot division in dark blue

Area developer, Rees Bettinger, purchased the 15,700 square foot century-old property in May, splitting two adjacent lots, selling the undeveloped 8425 NE Hassalo Street parcel east of the house to NW Development for another housing project. Cascade Homes NW is assisting the new owner of 8413 NE Hassalo Street, Novus Cottages LLC, in developing the corner property while preserving and improving the existing single-family residence. A property line adjustment submitted in June will carve out a new 4,825-square-foot parcel from the north portion of that project site. That change will create a 50-foot-wide lot off NE 84th Avenue that will narrow at the rear to allow space around the back of the existing home. That northern property will host the four new three-bedroom townhomes. Each unit will have two full bathrooms upstairs for residents and a half-bath on the main floor.

Front view of a partially renovated two-story home with wooden siding, surrounded by trees and construction equipment in the background.

Crews are currently remodeling the older house, adding two new bedrooms and one bathroom to the second story and updating the exterior envelope of the building. Now that crews have removed old cladding, passersby can see the signs of closed-off windows and other adjustments made to the old home over its long stint in the Montavilla area. Future housing will surround the once-greenery-rich corner lot, providing housing density without compromising the existing primary structure that helped define the area. People will continue to see housing density in this Residential Multi-Dwelling 2 zoned section of the neighborhood, which supports multifamily housing up to four stories tall and has minimum housing unit requirements for redevelopment.

Construction site at 8413 NE Hassalo Street, featuring a large corner lot with a two-story house from 1908, surrounded by trees and power lines, with excavation equipment and cleared land in the foreground.

New townhouse’s addresses:
1122 NE 84th Avenue
1124 NE 84th Avenue
1126 NE 84th Avenue
1128 NE 84th Avenue

Article and photos by

Jacob Loeb

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Construction, New Residence

Eight NE 78th Townhomes Take Shape

Framing is near complete on eight townhomes along NE 78th Avenue as the developer readies the property for a Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD) that will create independent properties with a shared center driveway that dips below grade. The six homes in the back stand three stories tall and have attached garages. However, the off-street units hide their height by sitting several feet below ground, but their roofline is still visible over the low-slung roofline along the street.

Construction site of eight townhomes with wooden framing near completion, featuring a clear view of exposed structures and surrounding materials.
Framing of townhomes on my 14th

In 2021, a previous developer purchased the 1890-era building at 37 NE 78th Avenue, planning to construct several homes on the doublewide lot. After seeking Early Assistance for a rowhouse complex, the previous owner worked with an architect to develop building plans, but then halted work on the project. In March 2024, Wasatch Credit Association took over the property and sold it to Mark Wilde of Wilde Properties. In November 2024, Crews working with Meticulous Deconstruction completed wood salvage operations on the century-old building constructed with quality timbers hard to find in the modern wood supply.

Construction site of townhomes on NE 78th Avenue, featuring framed structures, surrounded by landscaping and construction equipment.
Framing of townhomes on my 10th

Wilde prefers projects that offer detached homes and have off-street parking with garages. However, this predesigned project he purchased was a compromise that provided infill density with some parking and distinct properties for each home, avoiding the need for condo-style Home Owners Association fees. Wilde explained that MHLD simplifies the infill development process and creates a better housing product for buyers. “I think it’s a fantastic idea. It really makes the land use process more efficient. I think it’s going to help with housing affordability in Portland when we don’t have to spend as much time and money on simple land use.”

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The six back units offer around 1,400 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The two street-facing units provide residents with under 1,000 square feet of space and two bedrooms but do not have an attached garage. Soon, crews will begin focusing efforts on the inside of the eight townhomes after they seal the exterior with windows and doors. People should expect activity on the site to continue this summer, with the new homes on NE 78th Avenue listed for sale later this year.

Article and photos by

Jacob Loeb

Construction, Demolition, New Residence

Eight Townhomes on NE 78th

After a two-year delay, the new owner of 37 NE 78th Avenue will continue the eight-unit townhome development first proposed in 2022. The new homes will span two buildings, flanking a shared center driveway. The six off-street units will stand three stories tall and have an attached single-car garage. The two street-facing units offer two floors of living space and will not include attached parking for residents.

In 2021, a previous developer purchased the 1890-era building, planning to construct several homes on the doublewide lot. After seeking Early Assistance for a rowhouse complex, the previous owner worked with an architect to develop building plans but then halted work on the project. In March 2024, Wasatch Credit Association took over the property and sold it to Mark Wilde of Wilde Properties, a frequent contributor to the Montavilla area housing market.

Portland Maps image of 37 NE 78th Avenue

Wilde explained that the lender contacted him about the townhouse project after the bank foreclosed on the property, offering him the land and plan sets for the project as a package. Mark Wilde does not often build townhomes, instead focusing on detached houses or apartment buildings. However, this project was ready to build and had other attributes Wilde felt would make a successful development. “I like projects that have off-street parking and garages. It’s getting harder to do that in the city of Portland. So I’m generally attracted to those kinds of projects,” said Wilde. He also intends to sell all units to buyers earning at or below the median family income (MFI) level for a four-person household. This buyer restriction is part of a Portland program offering builders incentives to create new homes in the middle of the housing market. Portland’s MFI annual income limit for incentives is $116,900 as of April 2024.

This development will use Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD) to create distinct properties for each home, avoiding the need for condo-style Home Owners Association fees. Wilde explained that MHLD simplifies the infill development process and creates a better housing product for buyers. “I think it’s a fantastic idea. It really makes the land use process more efficient. I think it’s going to help with housing affordability in Portland when we don’t have to spend as much time and money on simple land use.”

The six back units will offer around 1,400 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The two street-facing units will provide residents under 1,000 square feet of space and two bedrooms. Demolition crews will remove the existing single-family home and open-sided carport ahead of construction. Although it is a century-old home, many modern updates to the structure have removed most of its historical significance and past owners let it fall into disrepair. Mark Wilde hopes to start construction before the end of the year. Look for activity on the site to pick up this fall, with eight new homes coming to NE 78th Avenue next year.

Article and photos by

Jacob Loeb

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