What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Straw bale construction has resulted in insulation factor of R-60+. Utility bills very low. Although home is equipped with central air, it very rarely comes on, even on the warmest days (110+ degrees) Massive fireplace generates enough heat to keep main house warm in winter without any consumption of gas or fossil fuel.Property Description
Beautiful 2-story straw-bale home set on 4.28 acres in the city of Hemet, CA. Post and Beam construction with 24" thick bale walls. First fully permitted and approved straw bale home in Riverside County. Main House is 2470 sq ft and offers expansive views of the San Jacinto mountains from the upstairs master bedroom balcony. Guest house is also straw bale, 465 sq ft with vaulted ceiling and full bathroom. Both buildings feature metal roof and extensive use of energy efficient windows situated for passive solar gain in winter. Property zoned for horses (we have some) but is in town, 6 blocks from shopping. The property is fully fenced and cross-fenced. Lot can be split, and residential land in Hemet is very valuable due to the growth in the area. Our property is 2-1/2 miles from Diamond Valley Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Souheren California. The lake is becoming known as one of the premier bass and trout fisheries in the country.Neighborhood Description
Residential neighborhood in a small So. Cal city. Property is on a paved city street right across from a public golf course. There are nice views of mountains and trees all around. There are some similar sized custom homes within 300 yards.Market Area
Hemet is a fast=growing city located in Riverside County, approx 75 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 70 miles northeast of San Diego. Riverside County is one othe fastest growing areas in the country, but Hemet still retains its "small-town" atmosphere.School District
Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | yes |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Forced Air - Gas |
Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
Ventilation System | Part of Heating System |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Plaster - Other |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Tile |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 450 sqft |