Orrington, Maine

Charming, unique, super efficient two bedroom home with edible landscaping and perennials surrounded by acres of contiguous forest. Access to hunting, fishing, hiking, birding, xc skiing, and more all close by!
Green HomeStraw baleSmall Home
$1,739Annual Property Tax
$756Annual Utility Cost
750Square Feet
2 / 1Beds / Baths
17.0 acresLot Size
2007Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$112,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$806.25

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Sustainable Construction -Straw bale insulation -Timber frame construction that incorporates locally-harvested timber (from the property) -Floors and interior walls made of Maine-harvested pine Reduced Energy/Environmental Footprint -Super insulation plus passive solar design reduces energy costs -Energy Star appliances keep electricity and gas consumption low -Low flow water fixtures help keep water use minimal -Rennai tankless hot water saves energy by not heating water when it's not needed Healthy Indoor Air Quality -No harsh paints or varnishes used (all paints and wood protectors are Low VOC) -No carpets anywhere -New house = no lead paint or asbestos! Artisan Touches -Hand-made pottery sink -Refinished antique claw-foot tub

Property Description

Incredibly Energy Efficient Home -Passive solar design -Super insulated walls (straw bale construction) -Rennai tankless hot water heater -Energy star appliances (gas dryer, gas stove, elec. washer, refridgerator, chest freezer) -Centrally located wood stove for heat, plus electric baseboard (*NOTE: The electric heat has NEVER been used! The wood stove provides sufficient heat through the winter with roughly 2 cords per year for a very warm interior!) Very Affordable to Live In (bills based on a family of four) -Gas bills run about $30 per month (for stove, dryer and hot water) -Electricity bills run about $26-32 per month -Low taxes that can be reduced further if the new owner takes advantage of Maine's Tree Growth Tax Program (a program designed to preserve and manage forests for wood harvesting, wildlife habitat or recreation) -Home insurance is $538 per year Note: Home is equipped with Masterguard brand state of the art smoke/fire/carbon monoxide/heat detection system Efficient Layout -Open plan first floor with kitchen/living room and private full-bathroom -Loft-style second story with two bedrooms -Full, unfinished, walk-out basement (could be finished to increase living space) -Detached, primitive guest cottage with wood stove, sleeping loft and composting bathroom Permaculture-Inspired Grounds -Landscaping includes: vegetable garden, herb garden, perennial flowers, grapes, asparagus, strawberries, cherry trees, apple trees, pear trees, raised beds -Aviary (presently houses Coturnix quail for eggs and as pets) -Grape trellis harbors a wood-fired hot tub

Neighborhood Description

Private Setting -17+ acres of woodland abutting a 350 acre parcel of land in conservation for hiking/nature walks/seasonal hunting and other recreation -0.7 miles down a well-maintained dirt road -7 miles from elementary school

Market Area

Business/Urban Areas -12 miles from downtown Bangor, ME -12 miles from downtown Brewer, ME -40 minutes from University of Maine Orono Campus Nature/Recreation -1 mile from Thurston Pond -7 miles from Field's Pond Audobon Nature Center (nature trails and center that holds naturalist lectures, yoga classes, etc.) -7 miles from Brewer Lake (boating/fishing/swimming) -7 miles from Field's Pond (boating/fishing/swimming) -40 minutes from Mount Desert Island (home of ACADIA NATIONAL PARK) -70 minutes from Baxter State Park (home of MOUNT KATAHDIN)

School District

Orrington/Dedham

Community

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Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Sea Level

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

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

Energy & Water

Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type
Straw bale
Exterior Finish
Plaster - Other
Interior Finish
Cement Plaster
Interior Paint
Low VOC
Floor Material
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material
Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportno
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars1

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Listing ID : 19422