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Black Forest, Blanca, Colorado

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Added On:09/03/2025

Last Updated:01/14/2026

Affordable off-grid solar strawbale home high in the Colorado Rockies

Green HomeHealthy HomeNatural HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeGreenBuilt HomeSolar PanelsPassive SolarStrawbale ConstructionSmall Home

$265,000Asking Price (USD)

$700Annual Property Tax

900Square Feet

2 / 1Beds / Baths

5.0 acresLot Size

2013Year Built

Single Family HomeProperty Type

Insulation

Walls

R-Value: 30
Strawbale walls are rated at r50

Listing ID : 25911

Key Green Features

Passive Solar

Mostly windows on south side of house for maximum passive solar gain in winter. 24" overhang for shade in summer.

Green Roof

Metal roof for durability and weather protection

Biowaste Management

1500 gallon septic system with leach field

Eco-Friendly Materials

Wood

Where was this used? Interior walls and trusses

Strawbales

Where was this used? Exterior walls

Energy Sources

wind

Output: 500watts

Year installed: 2015

13 blade wind turbine

solar

Output: 5000watts

Year installed: 2015

12 reliable heavy duty l16 batteries

Property Description

Tight energy efficient straw bale home in remote Colorado Rockies location. Passive and active solar totally off-grid and quiet. Professionally installed well and septic for years of trouble free service. 360 degree views of mountains and approximately 300 days annual sunshine. Quiet surroundings far from metropolitan areas, but still services and shopping an easy drive. County maintained roads and services. Detached 640sf garage/shop and storage with separate solar system. Cool summers and fresh air.

Home Energy Evaluation

Glazing: Dual-Paned Windows

Installed Appliances: N/A

Air Sealed: No

Energy-Star Appliances: N/A

Tankless Water Heater Installed: YesInstallation Year: 2015

Home Health Evaluation

Water Purity: no

Air Purity: no

Radon Test Date: ,

Wall Finishes: Plaster, Low VOC Paint

Energy Cost Breakdown

Other

Value: $50 Description: 5kw off-grid solar system with wind turbine

Property Website

Website: https://www.strawbale.com/straw-bale-home-for-sale/strawbale-house-for-sale-built-to-last

Mortgage Calculator

Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$212,000

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$1,326.07

Listing ID : 25911