What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Straw bale construction. Re-claimed and re-purposed materials. On demand hot water. Energy efficient heating systems. Passive solar.Property Description
Pure soul in this energy efficient home, with three spacious bedrooms, ample living area and big loft. Brimming with rustic design character, custom finishes and natural light. Radiant in floor heating, passive solar design, on-demand hot water heater, keeps utility bills low. This home is a traditional stick built home, with a mix of straw-bale insulation and Super Airtight foam insulation making it a certified Energy Star Home with an e-scale Index score of 57! Privacy fenced yard, custom storage bldg, and fruit trees. Across from Cottonwood Park, just a stone’s throw to the Mancos River and diverse natural beauty. Walk to schools, shops and cafes. Just 30 minutes from Durango!
Neighborhood Description
Located on a quiet street in a small town 30 minutes from Durango or Cortez. Just across the street from park/open space and the Mancos River.Market Area
Small town and mixed economic base tied to the abundant natural resources of the area. Local amenities include full service grocery, natural foods store and a variety of restaurants, shops, and cafes. Mountain and river access is minutes away.School District
K-12 walking distance from the home.Community
A great community of new-comers and generational families.Booming organic farming area with long farm/ranch history. Shared community values for local natural resources including the nearby San Juan National Forest and Mesa Verde National ParkLocation of Home or Land
Other
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | yes |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Fireplace |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Stucco Wood |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Other |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Other |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |