PORTLAND, Ore. – A 116-year-old home in the Hosford-Abernethy neigborhood will likely be demolished and replaced by a new single-family home as part of a recently-approved proposal.
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The house, located at 2531 SE 18th Ave., was built in 1899. It is a one-story home that totals 1,139 square feet on a 5,000 square foot lot.
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The most recent sale of the property occurred in 2013, when it sold for $262,500. In August 2014 the city received a proposal for demolition and development on the property.
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In place of the house, the developer plans to build a two-story home with an accessory structure and a driveway.
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As part of the proposal the developer sought several adjustments to required setbacks.
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Although the property is located within an R2.5 zone, meaning one house is allowed per 2,500 square feet of property, the applicant is seeking to construct one house on the 5,000 square foot parcel.
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The Bureau of Development Services approved the proposal and sent notice to neighbors Dec. 12.
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The house is owned by Chloe and Dave Shanley. The applicant on the demolition and development is Jeff Stern of In Situ Architecture.
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In Situ Architecture includes a rendering of a project called the “18th Avenue Passivhaus” on its website. The year of construction is listed as 2015, suggesting this is the upcoming building to replace the 116-year-old house.
Rendering of a project called “18th Avenue Passivhaus” set for construction in 2015. Title and lot details suggest this is the house that will replace the 1899 home to be demolished. Photo credit: In Situ Architecture.