LaPorte, Indiana — Green Home For Sale
60 miles from downtown Chicago! Built in 2000. 5000 sq ft. landscaped 10+ acres. Separate 750 sq ft party house with kitchen and bathroom, 10kW solar PV system installed in 2012. Electric car charging station. Gazebo, 2 ponds, two 20 ft bridges.
Listing ID: 19662
- Energy Efficient Home
| Asking Price (USD) | $1,500,000 |
| Annual Property Tax | $4,682 |
| Annual Utility Cost | $0 |
| Home Area | 5,000 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | > 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3½ |
| Total Property Area | 10 acres |
| Year Built | 2000 |
Property Description
Large kitchen with Viking stove. 700 sq ft great room. Large front porch and enclosed back porch. Separate living area with kitchen/bath/laundry/bedrooms/HVAC for guest on lower level. Central sound system with 30 speakers throughout house.
What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
10kW solar photovoltaic system (42 panels) installed on roof. 220vac electric car charging station in garage. 3 high efficiency furnaces, one per level. 6" walls with insulation. Solar passive heating via extensive south facing windows.
Neighborhood Description
In the country. Secluded acreage with 500 ft driveway. 1000 ft to nearest neighbor.
Market Area
60 miles from downtown Chicago. 8 miles from Michigan City (outlet mall, shopping, casino).
School District
LaPorte School District. New elementary school built in 2012.
Community
Very low crime area, country living.
Home Type or Land
Single Family - Two Story
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Other
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 |
Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System |
Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System |
Part of Heating System |
| Whole House Filtration |
None |
| Whole House Vacuum | Yes |
Energy & Water
| Energy System |
Hybrid |
| 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 |
Low VOC |
| Floor Material |
Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material |
Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material |
Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material |
Recycled Newsprint |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | Yes |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |