Monroe, Connecticut

An Earth Sheltered one level home built into a south facing hill in Monroe, CT. 3 bedroom, 3 baths with 3000sq ft. Passive solar plus all the benefits of the natural 55 deg. geothermal temperature. Private back lot with professional landscape.
Green HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeGreenBuilt HomeEarthship Homes
$345,000Asking Price (USD)
$9,000Annual Property Tax
$2,500Annual Utility Cost
3,000Square Feet
3 / 3Beds / Baths
1.5 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$276,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,986.84

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Earth sheltered. Green roof. Passive geothermal. Passive solar. Recirculating masonry wood stove. Indoor gardening, growing.

Property Description

Rare Opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Energy Efficient Home! You won’t find one like it in Monroe. This eco-friendly Ranch is perfect for the environmentally conscious buyer. Uniquely built into the ground, using it as an insulating blanket and adding energy efficiency and quietness. Harnessing the geothermal temperature of the earth to set a baseline temperature of 55 degrees… keeping the heating & cooling bills significantly low. Foam board insulation installed on the exterior walls of the home. Oversized construction includes I-beams, corrugated steel, concrete, and up to 4 feet of soil. Passive solar is an added source of heat. The Atrium is surrounded by , split block masonry and lined with skylights. South facing, the sun is always providing natural light and naturally heating up the blocks. The fireplace is a Russian stove with recirculating flue to recover all the heat. Remarkably every room in the house has direct access to natural sunlight. One floor living at its finest. Recently upgraded kitchen perfect for a chef. Center island with 6 burner Viking cooktop, Thermador triple oven, new hood, dishwasher and ceramic tile. Everyone gravitates to the Atrium off of the kitchen where there is a wet bar, two story ceilings to the skylights and the fireplace as the center piece. Off the kitchen is the dining and living room which share a full length stone wall with fireplace. Wine cellar off of the large family room. 3 Bedrooms with 3 Full baths. Master suite with full bath, jet tub, rain shower head and heated floors. Second full bathroom with steam shower and attached laundry room. Secluded private back lot with professionally designed landscaping. Plenty of room to relax and entertain. Large 30x18 in-ground pool with ionization system surrounded by bluestone patio. New liner and cover this year. Koi pond and platform for a hot tub make this a hot spot. Large shed with power. Enjoy the many benefits of this unique, earth sheltered home, including low maintenance, security and high energy efficiency – has so much to offer!

Neighborhood Description

Centrally located, safe family neighborhood among mostly more expensive homes. Located near the Town Green's activities including farmers market . Convenient to shopping, restaurants, and parks with a surprising number of outdoor recreational activities. Monroe is noted for it's excellent schools.

Market Area

A quiet, family friendly town away from the city. This exurb has retained it's charming New England charm. Convenient to transportation and major highways. An hour and a half from NYC.

School District

Monroe is noted for its excellent schools.

Community

A thriving community that comes together around seasonal festivals, sports, cultural and town organized events.

Location of Home or Land

Suburban

Elevation of Home

Other

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

Heating System
Fireplace
Forced Air - Heat Pump
Solar - Passive
Wood Stove
Geothermal
Cooling System
Passive Cooling
Geothermal
Ventilation System
Part of Heating System
Part of Cooling System
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Masonry
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint
Other
Floor Material
Linoleum
Tile
Wood - Laminated
Roof Material
Asphalt Composition Shingle
Earth
Other
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Fiberglass
Other
Urethane Foam

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportno
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars1

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Listing ID : 20502