217 Corridor, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin
Westside business-park flex and service-industrial guidance—optimized for access, workforce, and day-to-day operations.
ABOUT 217 CORRIDOR, BEAVERTON, TIGARD, & TUALATIN
The 217 Corridor—Beaverton, Tigard, and Tualatin—is the Portland metro’s most consistent westside flex and service-industrial corridor, built around business parks and access to westside customers and labor. Users typically choose this area for operational convenience: short drives, predictable access, and flexible layouts that blend warehouse, office, and showroom. This page covers what fits best here, how to screen options quickly, and the deal terms that most affect total occupancy cost.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS SUBMARKET
This corridor behaves more like a business-park flex market than a pure warehouse district. The fastest way to narrow options is to confirm office percentage, parking ratio, and business-park rules (use restrictions, vehicle/trailer limits, outdoor storage) before spending time touring. In many 217 locations, the “best” space is the one that matches day-to-day operations—parking, client access, and workflow—rather than the lowest headline rent.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The 217 Corridor generally refers to the westside industrial and flex pockets along and near OR-217, spanning Beaverton, Tigard, and Tualatin, with quick connections to US-26 and I-5. Inventory clusters around established business parks and arterial routes; boundaries vary by listing, but the practical focus is westside flex/service product with strong access to customers, workforce, and regional routes.
QUICK SNAPSHOT
Known For
Business-park flex with higher office/showroom percentages
Strong westside customer and labor access
Tight controls on use, appearance, and parking in many parks
Typical User Profiles
Contractors and service businesses with office + warehouse needs
Showroom/light industrial users
Regional service operations prioritizing westside coverage
Best Fits
Users who need office-forward layouts with warehouse utility
Operations sensitive to staffing commute times and client access
Tenants who benefit from clean business-park presentation
Common Constraints
Outdoor storage and trailer/van parking often restricted
Parking ratios can be the limiting factor for staffing
Loading can be secondary (grade door count/placement varies)
Business-park rules can affect hours, signage, and vehicle types
RENT, PRICING, AND DEAL TERMS
Typical Deal Terms
217 Corridor terms are heavily influenced by office ratio, parking, and park rules. TI is commonly aimed at office/showroom rework and layout efficiency. The key is documenting what the operation needs (vehicles, signage, storage) in writing—because “standard” business-park assumptions vary widely.
Deal Killers
Park rules prohibit the operation’s vehicles or storage practices.
Parking is insufficient once staffing + visitors are modeled
“Flex” space has weak loading or poor door placement for workflow.
Mini Case Example
A westside service company needed office-forward flex with parking and minimal restrictions. Screening prioritized rules + parking before tours. The final deal structured TI for office rework and added clear language for vehicle parking and signage.
Negotiation Levers
Concessions: TI for reconfiguring office/showroom, free rent, turnkey scope
NNN/CAM language: inclusions/exclusions, admin fees, capital items
Expense controls: caps on controllables, audit rights, reconciliation clarity
Maintenance scope: HVAC/roof/lot responsibilities and standards
Options: renewal/expansion rights for stable operations
Comparing Proposals
Compare total occupancy cost using effective economics: base rent + operating expenses + concessions amortized over term + tenant costs (improvements, moving, downtime). In this corridor, office buildout scope and parking constraints often drive the real outcome.
SUBMARKET FAQ
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Usually, yes. Many 217 Corridor buildings are office-forward flex where parking, client access, and layout matter as much as loading.
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Outdoor storage, fleet/trailer parking, signage, and sometimes hours of operation. Confirm rules early to avoid dead-end tours.
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Often the deciding factor. A space can look perfect on paper but fail if staffing growth outpaces the parking ratio.
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Less often than freight corridors. Grade-level loading is common; verify door count/placement and delivery practicality.
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Compare apples-to-apples: similar office ratio, parking utility, park rules, and expense structure—not just base rent.
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Typically 12–18 months out; earlier if the use needs exceptions to rules or significant office changes.
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Coverage includes industrial, office, retail, and flex across the Portland metro—217 Corridor (Beaverton/Tigard/Tualatin), Central Eastside, Airport Way/Columbia Corridor, Clackamas, and Vancouver, WA.