What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
New solar panels 2016-with 20 year estimated life. Battery replacement approximately every 6 years ($3000). Natural gas cooking stove. Rain water harvesting with 4000 gallon tankage and a water wagon for dry months.Property Description
"Green home, 1000 sq ft. straw bale construction, off-grid solar, rain water harvesting with 4000 tankage + water wagon. Plus a 1000 sq. ft. shop/greenhouse, chicken coop & yard, raised garden beds, small straw bale shed on 4 acres of beautiful Sonoran desert. Be ''wowed'' by this energy efficient straw bale home with massive 2' thick walls, metal roof, radiant floor heat, interior earthen plaster walls and stained concrete flooring. All the interior and exterior walls are plastered with natural finishing's, and the home was built with passive solar design in mind. French doors lead from bedroom and living room to a beautiful flagstone back patio, wood double pane bay windows in living room & kitchen. Kitchen and baths set with beautiful Mexican tile, plus bamboo countertop and ceiling.. Spectacular Panoramic Views. Ultimate Privacy, no noise or traffic! All that is needed to make living Green, off the grid, easy, comfortable and exciting. Small environmental foot print allowing you to live your dream in a creative natural environment. Fresh air, dazzling night skies. Capture the peace of the exciting Sonoran Desert. Peaceful desert living ready for some finishing touches to make it uniquely yours. Please call us for a viewing, 520-488-0610.Neighborhood Description
Rural desert, 1/4 mile to nearest neighbor other than frequent Javelina, coyotes, gila monsters, rattlesnakes, rabbits and coatimundi visits.Market Area
Tucson approximately 40 minute drive. Medical clinic and local stores for incidentals within 5 miles.School District
Community
Quiet peaceful community.Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Off the Grid |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Plaster - Earth |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Milk Paint |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Recycled Denim Batt |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
