What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Existing older 1950 and 1980 house wrapped with straw bales in 2011, new additions of second story and sunroom are original straw bale construction. Roof filled with blown insulation and covered with several inches of foam insulation. Solar panels supply 100% of heating, cooling and electric needs with monthly rebates from electric company. Zero-VOC plaster (American Clay) used in new construction. Rainwater catchment system and gray water system for landscape irrigation. Regional and salvaged materials used in remodel,Property Description
"This unique Albuquerque home has thick, voluptuous walls, regional and salvaged materials and the new second-floor addition provides lots of daylight and fabulous views of the Sandias." -from the 2011 Albuquerque GreenBuilt Tour catalog.
NOW being offered for sale, this unique home features:
* Award-Winning Green Construction Remodel
* Solar panels providing all the home's electrical needs and more. Monthly rebates from PNM for excess
* Rainwater catchment system
* Large enclosed corner lot with gardens, fruit-bearing trees, chicken coop
* Many handcrafted artistic features incorporating recycled or locally-sourced materials
* Excellent views of the Sandias from upstairs Master Bedroom Suite
* Hardwood and ceramic tile floors throughout
* Quiet corner location in great SE Heights neighborhood near Nob Hill
* A spacious indoor living area of 2,450 sq. ft.
* 540 sq. ft. of covered outdoor living space
* Bonus Sunroom and Workshop/ArtspaceNeighborhood Description
One of Albuquerque's most desirable neighborhoods in the SE Heights area has wide streets, many surrounding neighborhood parks and greenspace areas. Close to fashionable Nob Hill with it's great shops, galleries and restaurants. Also near to hospitals, airport, Sandia Labs, and UNM.Market Area
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and population center.
Home to the extensive University of New Mexico campus, a popular center of Southwest art and culture. The area is one of the more stable and desirable real estate markets in Albuquerque. Easy access to UNM, downtown, Uptown and both I25 and I-40, Sandia Labs, UNM, VA, Presbyterian hospitals. Real Estate here always commands above average prices and has excellent resale value.School District
Bandalier Elementary School, a few blocks away, is known for it's high academic standards and parent participation.Community
SE Heights neighborhood association holds an annual Luminaria Tour.
Home to many civic-minded people, with a high concentration of doctors, lawyers and university profesors.
The Michael Thomas Coffee Shop and The Source, one block away, serve as the neighborhood community center.
The approach to the house from Central Ave heading south on Carlisle Blvd. is beautifully landscaped by the city with trees, grass and flowers.Location of Home or Land
Urban
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Other |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Linoleum |
| Roof Material | Flat |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
