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1114 SE CLAY PORTLAND OREGON 97214

Flexible EX-Zoned Commercial Opportunity in Portland’s Inner Southeast

OFFERED AT $695,000 | 1285 sq. ft. BUILDING | 4500 sq. ft LOT

MLS# 393993467

1114 SE Clay is placed within one of Portland’s most highly desirable Inner Southeast neighborhoods, near the Buckman/Central Eastside corridor—an area known for creative commerce, walkability, and proximity to downtown without the congestion. Positioned just east of the Willamette River, the location benefits from quick access to major arterial routes including SE Morrison, SE Belmont, and I-5, while also being minutes from Portland’s Central Business District.

The surrounding area attracts a blend of boutique retail, design studios, professional offices, wellness concepts, and adaptive commercial spaces due to its strong local identity, high commuter traffic, and vibrant + historical residential density. Nearby dining, coffee, and established neighborhood businesses contribute to a built-in customer base, while the area’s continued evolution makes it especially appealing for owner-users, investors, or businesses seeking a strategic urban footprint.

This is not simply a commercial address—it is an opportunity to establish presence in one of Portland’s most dynamic urban corridors. SE Clay offers the rare balance of neighborhood charm, city accessibility, and entrepreneurial energy. For businesses that value visibility, authenticity, and connection to Portland’s creative core, the property presents both practical function and brand-enhancing potential.


Flexible EX zoning creates rare optionality for retail, creative office, mixed-use, or redevelopment in one of Portland’s most strategically positioned Inner Southeast corridors.

Retail + Consumer Facing

  • Boutique retail or showroom

  • Plant store / garden retail

  • Specialty goods or maker marketplace

  • Wellness, fitness, or boutique studio

  • Food cart pod

  • Café, coffee, or neighborhood-serving food concepts

Office + Creative Commercial

  • Design studio or interior design headquarters

  • Architecture, marketing, or creative agency

  • Professional office

  • Medical or wellness office

  • Co-working or flex office

Light Industrial / Production

  • Artisan manufacturing

  • Maker space

  • Wholesale distribution

  • Warehouse / logistics

  • Food production or commissary-style operations

  • Automotive or service-related uses in some cases

Mixed-Use / Redevelopment Potential

  • Commercial with residential above (subject to development standards and overlays)

  • Live/work configurations

  • Adaptive reuse

  • Higher-density redevelopment than many neighborhood commercial zones

  • Important Overlay Note: “D” Design Overlay

Because this property includes a Design overlay (EXd), exterior redevelopment, new construction, or significant facade changes may require design review or additional architectural standards. This can increase entitlement complexity but may also support stronger long-term value through urban design consistency.

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