Redwood Valley, California

New Price! Independence in the age of COVID-19! Passive solar, PV and hydro electricity, gravity fed water, 2 acres of vegetables and fruit, 2240 square feet on one floor, 2 cabins, storage container, ponds, your own park with trails!.

Accessible Home Energy Efficient Home Green Home Healthy Home Sustainable Home Off the Grid Solar - Photovoltaic
$999,000 Asking Price (USD)
$8,024 Annual Property Tax
$150 Annual Utility Cost
2,240 Square Feet
3 / 2½ Beds / Baths
195 acres Lot Size
2005 Year Built
Single Family Property Type

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Large windows on south-southeast side, blackout curtains to control heat and cold, solar hot water, PV, hydro, generator rarely used. Water is all gravity-fed with no pumping, much perennial vegetable, herbs, fruits, nuts on site with 2 acres of gardens and orchards. Siting allows natural cooling on summer nights using canyon air but in winter is above the valley dampness and fog most days. Soapstone wood stove stays warm for many hours.

Property Description

Own a big piece of paradise in magical Mendocino County! 195 gorgeous acres on energy-independent farmstead offer peace, quiet and abundant nature with spectacular views, miles of hiking trails and brilliant stars. Fenced in garden offers abundant, diverse year-round produce and flowers for your own use or to sell (sellers sold to local farmers markets and restaurants). Mature, productive fruit trees include plums, pears, apples, figs, Chinese dates and citrus. Well-maintained 2240 square foot home is bathed in natural light and sited for passive solar heating. Two cabins offer private spaces for guests or artist studios. Zoning allows construction of additional homes and outbuildings. 5.7 kW solar, 500 W micro hydropower produce efficient off-grid power and backup gasoline generator is included. Water from a mountain spring provides household and some irrigation water. Upper pond provides additional irrigation water. Both are gravity fed (no pumps needed) to the orchard, garden and home, offering exceptional quality water and fire protection. Additional pond with Azola is used to produce fertilizer for garden but could be cleared for swimming or stocked with fish. Well-maintained private road offers easy access to highways 101 and 20. Two coded gates guarantee your privacy.

Neighborhood Description

14 parcels with 12 year round residences meet annually in a road maintenance association. Neighbors look out for each other and help when needed. Plenty of space and quiet as nearest neighbor is a mile away.

Market Area

Ukiah is 13 miles away and Willits 16 miles. Both have services, shopping and year-round farmers' markets where one can sell the abundant produce from the property. Mendo-Lake Food Hub has dropoffs in both cities. Redwood Valley has a store, restaurants, garden store, June-October Farmers' Market.

School District

Public schools in Calpella, Redwood Valley, Ukiah (High School). Waldorf School in Calpella (9 miles), charter schools.

Community

Many artists, musicians live in the area. Warm and welcoming community, very caring and helpful neighbors, small town atmosphere, symphony orchestra, small farms, vineyards, wineries, unique businesses.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

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 Forced Air - Gas
Solar - Passive
Wood Stove
Cooling System Passive Cooling
Ventilation System Whole House Fan
Whole House Filtration Other
Whole House Vacuum No

Energy & Water

Energy System Off the Grid
Other
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System Other
Wastewater System Composting Toilet
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 Vinyl
Wood - Laminated
Roof Material Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material Metal Dual Glazed
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport Yes
Garage Type Detached
Number of Cars 2
Garage Area 500 sqft

Contact Information

Jaye Moscariello

12400 Bakers Creek Road
Redwood Valley , CA 95470 US
Telephone:310-970-4517

Listing ID: 20536