Modern Cottages | Energy-Efficient Living Near the University
Discover a forward-thinking blend of design, efficiency, and location with this collection of modern cottages, located less than a mile from the university. Offering a mix of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom floor plans, each home includes 2.5 bathrooms and open-concept living designed for comfort and functionality.
These homes have gone through the Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD) process to become fee-simple, giving each homeowner full ownership of both the home and the land it sits on—an increasingly rare opportunity in urban neighborhoods.
Clean architectural lines, vertical wood accents , and expansive windows define the modern exteriors, while interiors are built to exceed expectations in performance and comfort. Each home is solar-ready, and includes high-efficiency heat pump water heaters, ductless mini-split systems with smart thermostats, and above-code insulation packages with just some of the features that make these homes Energy Star Certified. Collectively, these features deliver homes that are built to perform on average 30% above current energy code requirements—significantly reducing energy usage and utility costs.
These cottages reflect the future of housing in Portland—attainable, sustainable, and intelligently designed for the way we live today.