What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Wood used was chosen with environmental impact in mind: reclaimed (teak flooring), renewable (cork flooring) or FSC certified (maple kitchen cabinets). Dual pane windows Milgaard fiberglass sliding throughout. Building envelope sealed and insulated in attic. New sealed engineered duct system, new furnace, no AC needed (house stays 20 degrees cooler than outside even on hottest days). Tankless water heater and on demand hot water pump in kitchen to minimize water waste. Japanese style soaking tub.
The home site has several large trees which provide shade and a forest feel from the windows of the upstairs living, dining, kitchen. Mulch groundcover on most or yard, small lawn near back patio.Property Description
Green remodel in 2005 won Build It Green award and featured on tour. New floors throughout house (no carpet), all walls / ceilings painted with low VOC paint. Total kitchen upgrade - beautiful openess to green views. 3 Bedroom 3 Bath, family room could be 4th bedroom.
Neighborhood Description
Near the hills, parks, and a golf course. Walk to McClellan Ranch park, home of local Audobon Society office. Bike to hills and Stevens Creek County Park. The local neighborhood is low traffic (house on a circle culdesac) and the larger neighborhood has shared email groups, earthquake preparedness organization, and peaceful feel.Market Area
Cupertino schools very highly rated, some of top schools in Santa Clara County/ Silicon Valley. Easy commute to Silicon Valley companies. Close to open space and foothills - favorite routes for bicyclists nearby and hiking or fishing in Stevens Creek Reservoir and County park.School District
Community
Monte Vista / western Cupertino near hillsLocation of Home or Land
Suburban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Cork Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Recycled Newsprint |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |