What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Total off the grid independence with 120/240 volt alternating current produced from:
40 photovoltaic panels – 20 x 160 watt BP panels and 20 x 120 watt Astro panels
2 series configured 4048 Trace inverters
House is framed with 2 x 6 studs to increase the insulation value.
The attics of all buildings are heavily insulated.
The structures are built to take advantage of climate and seasonal changes.
Passive solar heat in the winter.
Grow seasonal vegetables all year long.
A crop of winter wheat will supply the year’s pasta and bread;
Sell excess fruits, nuts and vegetables at local farmers markets.
This is about as close as you’ll get to carbon neutral living.Property Description
This home is an open plan design allowing ample natural light, and giving a panoramic view throughout.
Numerous built in oak cabinets: filing cabinets, cupboards, bookshelves and dozens of drawers.
Extensive concrete patio/carport with 1200 square foot cover.
900 square foot workshop with high ceiling, fully finished and insulated interior.
Stand alone “Power House”.Home Energy Evaluation
Glazing: N/A
Installed Appliances: N/A
Air Sealed: No
Tankless Water Heater Installed: No
Home Health Evaluation
Water Purity: N/A
Air Purity: N/A
Radon Test Date: N/A
Wall Finishes: N/A
Neighborhood Description
This 40 acre property is square shaped and bordered on three sides by open space preserve.
To the north and east, a majestic mountain. To the east and south, canyon and valley views.
Miles of horseback and hiking trails are accessible from the north end of the property.
The surrounding area is home to a large native animal and bird population; and various wild flowers, sages, chaparrals, oaks, yuccas, sugar bushes, sycamores and manzanita.
Five acres of rabbit-proof fencing protects the orchard and vegetable garden.
The following trees are mature and producing: almond, apple, apricot, avocado, feijoa, fig, grapefruit, guava, lemon, lime, macadamia, mandarin, nectarine, olive, orange, peach, pear, persimmon, plum, pomegranate, tangerine, and walnut (multiple varieties of some).
Sale includes Ford 3400 tractor and implements: discs, tiller, brush cutter and Gannon.Market Area
10 miles to Valley Center town center
15 miles to downtown EscondidoSchool District
Valley Center School DistrictCommunity
Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | Solar - Passive |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Milk Paint |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
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