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The City of Portland, through the Portland Water Bureau, owns the Broadway Drive Tank property. This property is no longer needed for ongoing operations and determined to be excess to PWB’s needs.
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Property Description
- Site Details: This property is located just south of downtown Portland. Site contains an out of service tank that has not been operational for several years. All lines to the water system have been disconnected. The concrete tank is partially buried and has a capacity of 380,000 gallons. Property has no legal access and must use adjacent landowner’s road for access.
- Square footage: R327704 – 15,680 sq ft
- Acres: 0.36 [15,680 sq ft]
- Tax ID #: R327704
- County: Multnomah
- Zone: R10= Residential 10,000
- Elevation: 467 ft (approximate)
- Neighborhood: SOUTHWEST HILLS
- City Council: District 4
Property Status
- Appraisal: Yes
- Conditions of Sale: No
- Sales Price: To be determined
- Sales Date: To be determined
Disclosures
Redevelopment of this site requires the following standard improvements at the time of building permit:
- 8-ft wide bike lane measured from fog line; 0.5-ft curb, 4-ft furnishing zone, 6-ft sidewalk and 1.5-ft frontage zone. Approximately 9 feet of dedication would be required.
Surplus Property Status
Facilities Services will update this page as the property moves through the process.
Updated: August 4, 2025
| Stage | Start Date | Completion Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/15/25 | 5/15/25 | Property Declared Excess. PWB determined the property is no longer needed for on-going operations and is excess to the bureau’s needs. |
| 2 | 6/23/25 | 7/14/25 | Inter-bureau Transfer or Sale. PWB property staff notifies and sends specific details to the Real Property Coordinator that a specific property is excess and no longer needed for bureau use. Within seven calendar days, written notification on its potential availability is sent to other City bureaus, offices, and Council offices. Each City bureau, office and Council office may provide a written response within 21 calendar days indicating whether or not the bureau or office is interested in the property. |
| 3 | N/A | N/A | Extension Opportunity. Request for extension by a City Bureau. |
| 4 | 8/11/25 | 8/13/25 | Website Announcement The available surplus property for sale is identified on Citywide Surplus Real Property Page |
| 5 | 8/11/25 | 10/7/25 | External Notification. If no City bureau or office indicates interest in acquiring the real property and the originating bureau wishes to proceed with the deposition process, a minimum 60 calendar-day notification period to invite public comment begins. The Real Property Coordinator shall provide written notice of the proposed disposition to the Neighborhood Coalition, Neighborhood Association, and Office of Community and Civic Life of the bureau’s intent to dispose of the property. At this time, the property will be listed on the citywide Excess Real Property webpage. The Real Property Coordinator, in conjunction with the originating bureau, will notify Prosper Portland, Metro, TriMet, the Port of Portland, the county in which the real property is located, the State of Oregon, and any other jurisdictions that have expressed interest in being notified. |
| 6 | 8/3/25 | 12/13/25 | Signage. PWB will place an informational sign on the property identifying it as excess, available for acquisition, and listed for sale to the public if not acquired by a public agency. The sign is posted for a minimum of 60 days. |
| 7 | 8/4/25 | 12/13/25 | Printed Notification. Notification of proposed disposition mailed to those living within 200' feet of the property by the Real Property Coordinator. |
| 8 | Proposed City Council Date. This is the date planned for action to go to council. | ||
| 9 | City Council Declares Property Surplus. If, after the informational sign has been posted for a minimum of 60 days, the public comment period has ended, and no public agency has expressed interest in acquiring the property, PWB prepares an ordinance to be placed on the regular City Council agenda. The ordinance asks council to declare the property surplus and authorize PBOT to proceed with a public sale. The Real Property Coordinator will update this page. | ||
| 10 | Notice to Sale. Upon the effective date of a council ordinance authorizing the sale PWB may proceed to sell the property, with or without a real estate agent, for an asking price determined to be reasonable by the bureau's property manager. | ||
| 11 | Property Listed. The surplus property becomes available for sale as directed by Council ordinance and with guidance of the bureau's portfolio manager. | ||
| 12 | Property Sale. Offers received during the listing phase are reviewed for the best price, terms and conditions. |