Sonoita, Arizona

The most energy-efficient homes in all of Arizona. The siting of the home located on 36-acres combine to provide stunning 360-degree views of 9 mountain ranges, rolling grassy hills, mesquite and desert oak trees in this exclusive subdivision.
Sustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeEnergyStar HomeSolar - Photovoltaic
$879,000Asking Price (USD)
$5,878Annual Property Tax
$360Annual Utility Cost
3,544Square Feet
3 / 3Beds / Baths
36.0 acresLot Size
2011Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$703,200
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$5,062.13

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

The residence at 13635 E. Spring Buck Ct., Sonoita was meticulously designed with three primary objectives driving virtually every design choice: energy efficiency, functionality, and optimization of the spectacular surrounding viewscape. The residence is an extremely energy efficient all-electric home. Tucson Electric Power has adjusted the budget billing amount downward five times since the owners opted for budget billing in January of 2013. The current monthly bill is $30, of which $10 is administrative cost. This means that the house consumes, on average, only 2.4 megawatts of electricity more than it generates over the course of a year. The home achieves energy efficiency through both passive and active solar technologies. Structural orientation, size, placement, and type of window glazing, as well as extent of roof overhangs, were all carefully calculated to maximize solar gain during the winter months and eliminate it during the summer months. The residence features a 4-inch concrete slab-on-grade floor and 8-foot Integra block walls around the entire perimeter of both the main and guest houses. In addition, there is a 6-ft. long, 4-ft. high concrete block pony wall and 16-inch high solid masonry hearth in the living room, and 12-foot high concrete block walls flanking both sides of the central gallery/clerestory in the main house. The entire building envelope of the main house (concrete floor slab, perimeter walls, and roof) is outsulated. Most of the electricity consumed by its current owners is produced by an onsite, grid-tied PV system. A 20-panel, 5.5 kW solar photovoltaic array was flush-mounted to the south shed of the garage roof when the residence was first constructed. A 12-panel, 3.3 kW array was installed on the south shed of the guest house roof in December 2012. Demand for hot water is met by a hybrid solar/conventional system. All appliances in the home are Energy-Star rated. Rainwater harvesting is integral to the design of all three structures on the property. Three 3,000 gallon ABS water tanks collect incident rainwater via a system of gutters and wet downspouts. PLEASE READ THE 5 PAGE NARRATIVE EXPLAINING THE PLANNING, BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS TRULY UNIQUE HOME.

Property Description

Majestic ceilings, clerestory windows, great floorplan. The extremely energy efficient all-electric residence's orientation was carefully calculated to maximize solar gain during the winter months and eliminate it during the summer months. Rainwater harvesting, passive and active solar technologies, 32-panel, 8.8kW solar photovoltaic system plus appliances that are Energy-Star rated. This exclusive home's elements are detailed in the accompanying narrative and additional features.

Neighborhood Description

The residence is in the exclusive gated community of Hidden Hills and each parcel is 36 acres. Your neighbors are the wildlife that abounds in the area. There are vistas of 9 mountain ranges. The closest neighbor is roughly ¼ mile to the west and cannot be seen from the main or guest houses. This is horse property adjacent to the Coronado National Forest. The home has a gate to the forest so one could ride for days in the forest and not see another soul.

Market Area

Sonoita is located at the crossroads of US Highways 82 and 83. It is surrounded by rolling, grass-covered hills and enjoys wonderful blue skies and wide-open spaces. It is located 30 miles from downtown Tucson, Arizona.

School District

Residents have a choice of school districts from Vail, Elgin or Patagonia.

Community

Sonoita has some of the best wineries in Arizona. Weather in the Sonoita area is usually dry, sunny and warm. Because the altitude is 4,987 feet above sea level, the summer/fall temperatures average between 80-95 degrees.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

Heating System
Electric Radiant
Forced Air - Heat Pump
Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant)
Solar - Active
Wood Stove
Cooling System
High Efficiency Heat Pump
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Whole House Fan
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Rain Water Collection
Wastewater System
Septic System
Other

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Masonry
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Other
Interior Paint
Other
Floor Material
Concrete
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Fiberglass
Urethane Foam

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typedetached
Number of Cars2
Garage Area837 sqft

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 20088