Nevada city, California — Green Home For Sale
OFF GRID custom home of the highest quality, with a carefully developed infrastructure which includes permitted well, 5 bedroom septic system and a massive off grid solar electric/water system. (129 KWH storage, 15.5 KW panels) 60 GPM WELL, PH6.9
Listing ID: 19567
- Energy Efficient Home
- Green Home
- Sustainable Home
- Off the Grid
- Photovoltaic (PV)
- Solar - Photovoltaic
| Asking Price (USD) | $1,195,000 |
| Annual Property Tax | $5,000 |
| Annual Utility Cost | $50 |
| Home Area | 2,875 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Total Property Area | 8.2 acres |
| Year Built | 2010 |
Property Description
FOR SALE BY OWNER. CASH ONLY. The VIRTUAL TOUR WEBSITE refers to a realtor no longer associated with this property, which is now fore sale by owner only.
Built to last generations, with all copper flashings, concrete siding and massive foundation with concrete rat barrier.below decks. With SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, this property is a GARDENERS' DELIGHT with two large HOOP HOUSES and separate raised bed gardens. 60 GPM WELL. The home itself also faces south. Designed and built by the present owner, this structure and the 1725 sq.ft. steel barn were both engineered to be over code. Solid 1/4 sawn white oak floors, 5/8 thick, with OPEN FLOWING FLOOR PLAN combine with gorgeous old growth decks (milled on site) to bring the OUTDOORS INDOORS. The 8 foot glass French doors and large windows provide a great view of Nature in all directions. The windows, doors, baseboards and trim are all vertical grain Douglass fir. The kitchen cabinets are knotty alder. Three bedrooms with two master suites, with large walk in closets and three bathrooms, one of which has a large Kohler Vintage soaking tub.
The kitchen has a 4 oven, 8 top burner stove, stainless appliances, granite counter tops and a walk in pantry and knotty alder cabinets. The center island has 3 inch thick solid maple top. Laundry has LG washer and dryer with granite counter top.
Phone: land line and cellular. Data: 3G, 4G. NON SMOKING.
The large front yard is perfect for volley ball, frisbee golf, BMX course, Etc. and the large barn (1725 sq ft) with 20 foot eves (room for a second floor) and hydronic heating has 72, 214 watt Sun Power panels (15,408 watts) covering its entire south roof. Complete with hot and cold water and septic hookup and an ELECTRIC VEHICLE charging station. BONUS: WINE CELLAR
What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
OFF GRID DONE RIGHT! Maximum R value construction, a massive solar system for water and electric, and LED lighting make energy management a relaxed affair. Railings on big old growth RW decks work great for drying clothes, and an impressive wood stove custom built in a Ft Bragg shipyard with plenty of firewood around, good soil for growing food, and an ELECTRIC VEHICLE charging station in the barn equals self sufficiency.
Neighborhood Description
In the heart of a world class recreation area; 45 min. to slopes, 20 min. to the Yuba River, 5 minutes to miles of bike trails, this gorgeous estate is only 15 min. from Nevada city, famous for many cultural and artistic events and activities. Current zoning around this property is 30 acre min. parcel size ; totally private, with no neighbors in view, yet only 6 minutes from state highway 20. The 2 acre front yard, with two greenhouses with drip systems and orchard are a joy to behold.
Market Area
Nevada city is famous for many cultural and outdoor activities , great farmers markets, music, art and especially for the people of this area who are distinguished by a great sense of community, expertise and energy to deal with problems which many communities fail to deal with effectively. This is old gold mining country and the people still retain a measure of the self sufficiency once required to live here. An important institution here is the the community radio KVMR, 89.5 FM. Great food
School District
The schools in Nevada county are among the highest rated in the country in both elementary and high school. Sierra College also has a campus here. Wolman or Waldorf, you will find the type of school you need in this district. Support is also available for those interested in home schooling.
Community
This the whitest county in California but is the most diverse white county in the U.S. By that I mean the whole spectrum of politics and culture coexist here!
Home Type or Land
Single Family - Split Level
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Building Details
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 |
Other Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
| Cooling System |
Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System |
Other |
| Whole House Filtration |
None |
| Whole House Vacuum | No |
Energy & Water
| Energy System |
Off the Grid Photovoltaic (PV) Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System |
Well |
| Wastewater System |
Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type |
Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc. |
| Exterior Finish |
Other |
| Interior Finish |
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint |
No VOC |
| Floor Material |
Tile Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material |
Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material |
Metal Dual Glazed Other |
| Insulation Material |
Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | Yes |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 1725 sqft |
