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Minden, Nevada

Straw-bale passive/active solar house in Northern Nevada.
Green HomeStraw baleSolar - PhotovoltaicSmall Home
$1,123Annual Property Tax
$500Annual Utility Cost
924Square Feet
1 / 1Beds / Baths
1.4 acresLot Size
1996Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$168,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,209.38

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Swedish Ifo 3/4 gallon single flush toilet; Solatubes in kitchen, bath and closet; 2K grid-tied, net-metered solar PV system; sunroom for winter heat; mature trees on west side of house for summer cooling; large north-facing porch; low voc finishes; ceramic tile floors throughout; organic and non-toxic cleaners used; electric baseboard heat.

Property Description

Featured in 2008 Nov/Dec Nevada Magazine, this south-facing straw bale home located in beautiful Carson Valley, Nevada, has splendid views of the mountains and valley. Lake Tahoe and several ski resorts are a short drive away as are hiking and back packing trails. Straw bale construction ensures cool summers and warm winters. Interior features include sunroom, hand-crafted kitchen cabinets and large walk-in closet. Mature landscaping with large shrubs and more than 100 trees provide food and protection for wildlife. Gardens include raised beds for vegetables while large stands of catmint and sunflowers encourage increased bee activity.

Neighborhood Description

Variety of house styles and sizes on one-acre minimum parcels in established neighborhood. Many horses on surrounding parcels, BLM property short distance to north and east. Three miles from highway to Minden and Carson City.

Market Area

Located in Northwestern Nevada, 35 miles from Reno and 30 minutes from South Shore Lake Tahoe.

School District

Douglas County

Community

The Johnson Lane area is about 10 miles from the town of Minden. Most of the properties are one-acre minimum although there are two subdivisions abou

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Other

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

Heating System
Other
Cooling System
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type
Straw bale
Exterior Finish
Stucco
Interior Finish
Cement Plaster
Interior Paint
Low VOC
Floor Material
Tile
Roof Material
Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material
Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportno
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars1

Listing ID : 18920