What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
No glues or formaldehyde in kitchen cabinets, insulation or paints. R50+ insulation plus interior finishes helped to achieve HERS rating of 37 - unheard of in 2008. No chemicals in drinking water or pool water; home is smoke free. 4 Kw solar system, drought tolerant landscaping all on low water usage drip system.Property Description
This home was rebuilt to the highest level LEED Certification possible (PLATINUM!) The contents of the 1967 home were recycled. The home was built using Tyvek building wraps/radiant barriers, sustainable forest products, certified woods, Solar Panels, clay tile roofing and formaldehyde-free Demalac spray foam R50 insulation. The home has a whole house/remote lighting system, vinyl/wood low e large windows for lighting, 13 SEER AC, tankless hot water heater, north/south orientation, huge shade trees, zoned HVAC, ceiling fans, no VOC paints, bamboo flooring, New Zealand wool carpets, converted gas fireplace, whole box cherry cabinets soy based stains, granite countertops, recycled backsplash, recycled flooring in bathroom, antique vanities, antique mirror frame, desert vegetation and CL free water system.Neighborhood Description
This Scottsdale neighborhood is surrounded by homes that are being remodeled on 1/2 acre + lots with mature vegetation - huge shade trees. Half mile from every retail amenity. Located in mid-Scottsdale and near bus stop and main roads; within Paradise Valley school district.Market Area
Scottsdale is a great place to live, but also home to thousands of winter visitors each year. Entertainment includes spring training baseball, indoor sky diving, Aquarium, hundreds of golf courses, all 4 major sporting venues, 7 annual car shows, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, horse shows, MANY hiking trails on nearby mountains, and 330 days of sunshine annually!School District
Paradise Valley School System and Scottsdale School System are A rated schools!Community
Desert Estates is a unique area that includes horse property, large lots, and homes that are being completely renovated from the original 1960's and 1970's single level ranch homes to gorgeous homes. It's located in the "magic" zip code of 85254, known for this type renovation construction, good schools, and great entertainment.Location of Home or Land
Urban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
