Tag: 1309 SE 87th

Construction, New Residence

4 Townhomes Coming to SE 87th and Main

After nearly five years vacant, the corner lot at SE 87th Avenue and Main Street will host four new townhomes. Previous owners demolished the 100-year-old single-family house at 8636 SE Main Street in 2018. In February, Ernie Jette Construction purchased the standard-width lot and recently applied for building permits to construct four two-story residences.

Google Maps image showing 8636 SE Main Street house demolished in 2018

Under-improved streets surround this property. SE Main Street is a gravel road east of SE 86th Avenue to SE 89th Avenue. SE 87th Avenue is partially paved south of SE Main Street without sidewalks. The new homes will front onto the paved road, with the units having SE 87th Avenue addresses. The application states that the four townhomes will occupy two buildings, creating a pair of duplexes. Each home will offer around 1,100 square feet of living space without onsite parking.

  • 1305 SE 87th Avenue
  • 1307 SE 87th Avenue
  • 1309 SE 87th Avenue
  • 1311 SE 87th Avenue

It is unknown if the builder will invest in curbs and sidewalks or pay the Local Transportation Infrastructure Charge (LTIC). Most builders in this area pay the LTIC fees that allow redevelopment without access improvements, passing the infrastructure costs to future residents who may become part of a Local Improvement District (LID).

1924 Sanborn Map Showing 8636 SE Main Street before it was renumbered in the 1930s

Regardless of the street’s condition, this development will transform a fenced-off green field into needed housing. Other recent projects by Ernie Jette Construction in Montavilla sell in the mid $300,000 range and offer financially accessible housing in a real estate market that remains higher than many can afford. Look for construction to begin in 2024.

A view of newly constructed townhomes in a neighborhood, featuring two buildings with multiple units, surrounded by gravel and signs indicating a speed limit and bike greenway.
Completed homes seen in 2025 after all sold for around $350,000

By

Jacob Loeb

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