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Decorah, Iowa

An elegant 2 story off grid timber frame nestled between forest and meadow on 8.96 acres of organic land. 8 miles outside of Decorah, IA a vibrant town of 8000 with Luther College, a thriving food coop, excellent schools, Seeds Savers Exchange.
Green HomeHealthy HomePhotovoltaic (PV)Solar - Photovoltaic
$1,744Annual Property Tax
$500Annual Utility Cost
1,727Square Feet
3 / 2Beds / Baths
9.0 acresLot Size
1999Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$239,600
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,724.81

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

The home is off grid, powered by 1250 watts photovoltaic panels and 1000 watt Bergey wind turbine, 16 6 volt deep cycle batteries. There is a 1500 watt back up gasoline generator. The house is timber frame construction with wood walls and ceiling. Green supplies and materials were used to finish the interior. Floors are reclaimed wood and cork. Water is gravity food from a 4000 gallon system filled by a solar water pump.

Property Description

An elegant 2 story off-grid timber frame nestled between forest and meadow on 8.96 acres of organic land. This part of Iowa is noted for its limestone bluffs, its organic farming and its emphasis on sustainability. The home was designed and built to be off grid. It has a detached 2 1/2 car garage, two storage shed and a 16'X16' screened in porch. It is about 8 miles from Decorah, 2 1/2 hours from Minneapolis and one hour from LaCrosse, WI and Rochester, MN. Enough electricity is generated from 1250 watt photovoltaic panels and 1000 watt wind turbine to power 2 chest freezers, an electric refrigerator and a wind/solar water heating system, small home office, and daily electrical needs. The 1500 watt back up gasoline generator has only been used 5 times in 6 years. Be sure to see the video walk through tour on our web site or see it on You Tube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LCjD5Fmt4E

Neighborhood Description

Home is one of 3 off grid homes in a "neighborhood" sharing the water system and driveway. It is located on a bluff and 1/4 mile from gravel road. All land is organic. Neighbors are wonderful.

Market Area

Decorah is a small vibrant town of about 8,000 located in the beautiful Upper Iowa River Valley. It has a liberal arts college (Luther College), a community college about 20 miles away (Northeast Iowa Community College), excellent public schools, and organic food coop, Seed Savers Exchange, and a seasonal farmers market. There is complementary and traditional health care, quality performing arts, a strong artists community and lots of local music. The people are friendly and welcoming. Like us on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/For-Sale-1387-Coon-Creek-Road/220301044665009

School District

Decorah

Community

Decorah, Iowa

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Other

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

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

Energy & Water

Energy System
Photovoltaic (PV)
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Other
Interior Finish
Wood - Solid
Other
Interior Paint
Low VOC
Floor Material
Concrete
Cork
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Recycled Newsprint
Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typedetached
Number of Cars2
Garage Area30 sqft

Property Website

Website: http://www.1387cooncreekroad.com

Listing ID : 19232