What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Energy derived from 1000watt Bergey wind turbine and solar system. Southern exposure for passive solar as well.Use of locally milled wood in construction of home. Energy efficient appliances and windows.Property Description
Property features a pond for swimming and fishing. There is a flagstone picnic area, large fire pit, barbeque spit and sand volleyball court. A 2700 sq. ft. multipurpose building has been used as an airplane hanger, but would fit many other uses. There is a dirt runway next to the building.
The irrigation well is 860 feet deep extending into the Coconino Aquifer with a 10 inch steel casing which pumps 110 gallons of water per minute. The well is registered with the Arizona Department of Water Resourses for irrigation use, stock pond use and household use. The electric system consists of a 1000watt Bergey wind turbine on a 104 feet tower, solar panels, Trace inverter, controller, batteries, 10K Perkins diesel generator and a 100K Caterpillar diesel generator.
There is a historic log cabin on property, ready for refurbishing is desired. There is an old barn still being used for a tack room, chicken house, storage, and a solar utility shed. The acreage is fenced and cross-fenced. There is a steel pipe round pen, a fenced garden area, fruit trees, a dog run with dog house, cattle guard and remote electric gate at property main entrance.
Ranch home features:
4 brick fireplaces
Built-in barbeque grill
3 woodstoves: Waterford and Jotul
Jotul gas stove
2 propane furnaces, rarely used
Built-in wood storage
7 ceiling fans
High open-beam tongue and grove ceiling in living room
Extra high ceilings in rest of house
Open staircase with oak railing
Custom milled floors, native Missouri red oak and cherry, native AZ pine
Carpeting in living room, 2 bedrooms and stairs
Open floor plan
Loft computer area
Granite counter tops in kitchen
Screened Porch off living room
2 car garage
3 bedrooms
Dining room
Laundry room with washer dryer and 3/4 bath
2 other bathroomsNeighborhood Description
Properties in the neighborhood are from 20-120 acres. The elevation is 6,600, tree cover is pinon, as well as spruce, cedar and juniper. There are nearby canyons, trails and back roads for hiking, horseback riding and 4wheel/dirt bike/ATV adventures. The climate is four-season. Wildlife includes Rocky Mountain elk and pronghorn antelope.Market Area
Show Low/Pinetop/Lakeside is 20 miles to the SW. There are many shopping opportunities from chain stores to small markets, There are numerous summer & winter activities, fishing, hunting, downhill & cross-country skiing, hiking, off-road riding, bird watching, astronomy & horse-back riding. Nearby is Sitgreaves Natl. Forest, White Mountain Apache Reservation, numerous archaeological sites, Petrified National Forest, many events from art shows to rodeos, antique car shows to dog sled racing.School District
Concho Elementary School has 200 students from pre-school to 8th grade. It is an excellent school with dedicated teachers and staff, the latest in programs and curriculum. Students may choose to attend one of three nearby high schools: Blue Ridge located in Pinetop, Show Low or St. Johns High school. There are also charter schools located in each community. Northland Pioneer College has campuses in each community. Northern Arizona University has on-site classes in each community also.Community
This is a quiet rural community. All homes are off-the-grid. Some residents live here full time and some live in the city and are preparing to move here full time.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Fireplace Forced Air - Gas Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Off the Grid Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Wood |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock Other |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Carpet Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 552 sqft |