Green Homes for Sale - Kingston, Illinois Green Home

Kingston, Illinois — Green Home For Sale

Come Home to Peace, Serenity & Solitude. Passive solar envelope home on 5 wooded acres embodies the green movement.


Listing ID: 19338


  • Green Home
Annual Property Tax $5,400
Annual Utility Cost $960
Home Area 2,138 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms
Total Property Area 5 acres
Year Built 1982

Property Description

MOTIVATED SELLER - PRICE HAS BEEN SLASHED BY $30,000!!!rnrnGreen, Green, GREEN!rnPassive Solar Envelope HomernEfficient Heating and CoolingrnSuper Low Fuel BillsrnSmall Carbon FootprintrnCompletely Surrounded by TreesrnrnrnThis passive solar envelope home on 5 wooded acres embodies the green movement. The woods and fruit trees attract birds and wildlife. It’s like having your own private park.rnrnFrom the moment you enter the 2-story atrium you’ll appreciate the unique features of the home. The kitchen has open shelving, oak floors and a granite countertop. The living room/dining room has newer carpeting. There’s a nook off of the living room that has many possible uses including office, sewing room or craft room. Laundry room with newer washer and dryer is on the first floor.rn rnThe three bedrooms upstairs all have sliding glass doors that open to a balcony that runs the length of the atrium. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, the bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a bidet. The house faces south, so the huge windows and skylights in the atrium make the most of the sun. The entire second floor has newer bamboo flooring, the ultimate in sustainability.rn rnIn addition to all of this there are two storage sheds, an above ground pool and an outbuilding that was converted into an office, complete with telephone and high speed internet access.


What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Passive Solar Envelope Home


Neighborhood Description

The ultimate in privacy. This heavily wooded 5 acre lot is located on a dead end - there's no traffic whatsoever.


Market Area

Kingston, Illinois is a small, peaceful town in DeKalb County. It's 65 miles northwest of Chicago. DeKalb is 15 minutes away, Elgin and Rockford are about 30 minutes away.


School District

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Community


Home Type or Land

Single Family - Two Story


Location of Home or Land

Rural


Elevation of Home

Sea Level


Building Details

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
Wood Stove
Cooling System Passive Cooling
Ventilation System Whole House Fan
Whole House Filtration None
Whole House Vacuum Yes

Energy & Water

Energy System Municipal Energy
Water System Well
Wastewater System Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc.
Exterior Finish Wood
Interior Finish Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint Other
Floor Material Carpet
Other
Tile
Roof Material Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material Other
Insulation Material Other


Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport Yes
Garage Type Attached
Number of Cars 2
Garage Area 0 sqft