Hemet, California

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.
Green HomeStraw bale
$0Annual Property Tax
$0Annual Utility Cost
2,945Square Feet
4 / Beds / Baths
186437.00 sqftLot Size
1997Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$739,600
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$5,324.16

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

Hemet Unified

Location of Home or Land

Suburban

Elevation of Home

Other

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areayes
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areayes
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsno

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 Vacuumno

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 / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars2
Garage Area450 sqft

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Listing ID : 17529