Glade Park, Colorado

Cozy straw bale home on 36 acres near Grand Junction, CO. Great trees, views, cliffs, and quiet.
Green HomeStraw bale
$998Annual Property Tax
$600Annual Utility Cost
1,620Square Feet
2 / 1Beds / Baths
23.0 acresLot Size
2003Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$199,920
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,439.17

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Straw bale construction with low utility bills and built in to the natural setting.

Property Description

Want to get away from it all and live the simple life? Come explore this wonderful property. Surrounded by sandstone cliffs & sweeping views, this straw bale home is energy efficient and a retreat from the business of the Grand Valley. Engineered foundation with post & beam construction,and straw bale insulation, with stucco exterior. No cooling needed,open the windows and let the breeze blow through. Heating through passive solar & wood stove will keep you toasty in winter. Concrete floors,tongue & groove pine ceilings, an open floor plan with large kitchen. A small cozy home that fits in this naturally beautiful location, but not off grid. The home has Grand Valley Power, phone,and satellite internet. Would make a great shared getaway/hunting retreat. There is also a 10 x 10 cabin w/ wood stove that makes a good guest room. 10 miles west of the Glade Park Store, easily accessible year round,and school bus service at the property.

Neighborhood Description

Glade Park is a rural area outside of Grand Junction, Colorado, up on top of the Colorado National Monument. The community is mostly 35+ acre tracts, with plenty of residents, but also plenty of privacy and space between neighbors. The heart of the community is a crossroads with a small store, volunteer fire station, school, and church. The home is about a 45 minute drive from downtown Grand Junction.

Market Area

Grand Junction, CO has approximately 110,000 residents in the valley, including the communities of Palisade, Fruita, and Glade Park. It retains its small town feel while offering all the amenities of a larger town. We have an excellent university (Colorado Mesa University), great hospitals and medical services, mild climate, and endless recreational opportunities.

School District

51

Community

Glade Park

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areayes
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areayes
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Solar - Passive
Wood Stove
Cooling System
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type
Straw bale
Exterior Finish
Stucco
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Other
Interior Paint
Low VOC
Floor Material
Concrete
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportno
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars1

Property Website

Website: http://www.1178DsRd.com

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 19446