Whetstone, Arizona
Eco-friendly, off grid straw bale home with guest house on 18 acres, detached 3-car carport w/storage/shop. Horse property in very desirable area.
What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Off grid with solar and wind generator.
Straw bale construction
Rainwater harvesting
Grey water use
Organic gardens
Property Description
1250 sqft straw-bale home, 1 bd 1 ba w/ large open great room.
500 sqft straw-bale guest house, 1 be, 1 ba.
Neighborhood Description
Desirable area. Cannot subdivide less than 9 acres. Large lot horse properties. 4,500 foot elevation with 360 deg mountain views.awesome neighbors. HOA for road maintenance inly $315/year. 20 minutes from city of Sierra Vista and Ft. Huachuca. 20 mins to Tombstone, Karchner Caverns, and Sonoita wine country.
Market Area
Sierra Vista (pop 45,000) and Ft. Huachuca.
School District
Tombstone School Dist. Also choice if Sierra Vista School District and several public charter schools.
Community
Rural. Private. Quiet. Starry skies. High desert grasslands with tons if mesquite trees.
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Other
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 |
Forced Air - Gas Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
| Cooling System |
Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System |
Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration |
None |
| Whole House Vacuum | No |
Energy & Water
| Energy System |
Off the Grid Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System |
Rain Water Collection Well |
| Wastewater System |
Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type |
Straw bale Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc. |
| Exterior Finish |
Stucco |
| Interior Finish |
Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint |
Low VOC |
| Floor Material |
Concrete |
| Roof Material |
Metal |
| Window Material |
Metal Dual Glazed Vinyl or Vinyl Clad Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material |
Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | Yes |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
Property Website
Contact Information
Jeff Ofstedahl
2016 N. Suncatcher Rd.
Huachuca City , AZ 85616 US
Telephone:520-559-3563
Listing ID: 20432