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East Wenatchee, Washington

A small passive solar strawbale home with sweeping views of the Columbia basin to the West from Mission Ridge Ski area to the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee River. Includes grid tied solar system with battery backup.
Green HomeHealthy HomeNatural HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeGreenBuilt HomeStraw baleSolar - Photovoltaic
$2,121Annual Property Tax
$250Annual Utility Cost
1,440Square Feet
1 / 1Beds / Baths
36590 sq ftLot Size
2005Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$259,920
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,871.09

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Compact passive solar strawbale design on a tectured concrete foundation that maintains it's temperature through the seasons. Oriented to take advantage of solar gain in the winter but has a large overhang to shade in the summer. Windows on the West side take advantage of cool night breezes from the Wenatchee River to cool the house during summer. Includes a grid tied battery backup solar system Net metered to the local Utility.

Property Description

A small Passive Solar Strawbale Home located on the Columbia river with property large enough to build another home if desired. Compact design with the downstairs split between a kitchen, living and bathroom; and a large great room for toys and hobbies or convert to Master Bedrm Suite. Upstairs is a bedroom with an operable skylight with sweeping views of the Eastern slopes of the Cascades and Wenatche River valley. includes an attached carport. A large established garden area & fruit trees.

Neighborhood Description

The Columbia River is 100 yds from the house for swimming and kayaking,with a beautiful Apple Valley Loop trail steps from your property for biking, walking and rollerblading. Country living on a private street with 3 homes, but close enough to East Wenatchee and Wenatchee that you can bike or walk there. Mission Ridge ski area is 20 minutes away and Leavenworth is 40 minutes away. Access to the river is easy for launching kayaks or for a quick swim in our favorite swimming hole.

Market Area

East Wenatchee and neighboring Wenatchee are a hub for shopping and medical facilities in Central Washington. There is a wonderful Farmers Market Center in Wenatchee with indoor facilities that you can bike to in the summer months along the river front. The Wenatche Valley is famous for many fresh fruits and local produce and recently has become a well known for it's wineries too.

School District

Eastmont school district is in East Wenatchee can be viewed at http://www.eastmont206.org/

Community

The Wenatchee Valley is proud of their Apple Loop trail that circles between East Wenatchee and Wenatchee on both sides of the river with bike only bridges. It also connects the upper and lower dams that are on both sides of the town. It gives access for biking roller blading and walking. There is also an active Performing Art Center in town and a great local playhouse in town. Leavenworth is famous for their outdoor musicals in summer & Sleeping Lady Resort has great performance year round.

Location of Home or Land

Suburban

Elevation of Home

Other

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
Solar - Passive
Cooling System
Swamp Cooler
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Whole House Fan
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

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

Construction Information

Construction Type
Straw bale
Exterior Finish
Stucco
Interior Finish
Cement Plaster
Other
Interior Paint
No VOC
Floor Material
Concrete
Cork
Wood - Laminated
Roof Material
Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material
Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars1
Garage Area500 sqft

Listing ID : 20058