Green Homes for Sale - Reno, Nevada Green Home

Reno, Nevada — Green Home For Sale

Beautiful ranch style home. Cedar siding, metal roof. Solar and wind powered.


Listing ID: 18191


  • Green Home
  • Off the Grid
Annual Property Tax $2,000
Annual Utility Cost $2,000
Home Area 2,300 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Total Property Area 23 acres
Year Built 2003

Property Description

FSBO, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, in-floor radiant heat, wood stove, cedar siding, super insulated, metal roof, double paned vinyl low e windows, tile and Pergo flooring throughout. Great kitchen with lots of cabinets, partly finished daylight basement, 900 sq. ft. redwood deck, and shaded patio below. Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. Arctic entry on north side, and house designed for passive solar heat (south facing windows that are shaded in the summer), and swamp cooler for summer. This is a well lit up and finely engineered home that is meant to work with the natural environment to provide a comfortable place to live. This 2,486 sq. ft. (including 800sq. ft. basement) home was built in 2004.
Power provided by well designed solar and wind system - two large capacity inverters, a large storage battery, and a diesel generator for backup. Solar system has been approved for energy credits that are being sold for profit. Your water is from a well, sewer is an over built septic, and heat is from propane. The property has as power to the south side that can be brought to the house. Wireless internet access. Yard includes a raised bed garden and compost, and has an established blackberry patch. Property abuts BLM on two sides and has great access to trails. Time to downtown Reno is 25 minutes.

Bring your horses, and off road toys!

Please call (775) 857-9100 evenings


What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Infloor radiant heat. Solar and wind power. Green credits are saleable on the open market. Super insulated. Awesome view - very therapuetic. Passive solar heating and cooling.


Neighborhood Description

Surrounded by either public lands or other 40 acre lots. Many trails are accessible from this place. Closest neighborhood is comprised of ranch style and or horse properties.


Market Area

Reno. 25 minutes to downtown. Has weekly events. You can watch the air races from this home!


School District


Community


Home Type or Land

Single Family - Two Story


Location of Home or Land

Suburban


Elevation of Home

Mountain


Building Details

Air Quality

Agriculture in Area No
Industry in Area Yes
Air Pollution in Area No
Pesticide Free Yes
Fragrance Free Yes
Cleaned with Green Products Yes

Interior Environment

Heating System Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant)
Cooling System Swamp Cooler
Ventilation System Whole House Fan
Whole House Filtration None
Whole House Vacuum No

Energy & Water

Energy System Off the Grid
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 Tile
Roof Material Metal
Window Material Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material Other


Garage / Car Port

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