Green Homes for Sale - Mooers, New York Green Home

Mooers, New York — Green Home For Sale

Single story, 3600 sf off grid solar home on 56 wooded acres built 1983. Borders on Great Chazy River, 1/2 hour to Plattsburgh. 1 hour to Burlington, Vermont and 1 and 1/2 hours to Montreal.


Listing ID: 18209


  • Accessible Home
  • Green Home
  • Off the Grid
  • Photovoltaic (PV)
Annual Property Tax $2,078
Annual Utility Cost $2,000
Home Area 3,600 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Total Property Area 23 acres
Year Built 1983

Property Description

Owner built in 1983, this off grid solar house is nestled in 56 wooded acres bordered on the west by the Great Chazy River and the east by Emery Road. Northern side of house is earth bermed. Ceilings are finished in cedar from local area and are R-60 fiberglass insulated. Front of house is composed of doubled paned glass windows with insulated blinds. Small greenhouse is integral to house as is a small shop. Hot water furnished by on demand hot water heater. Back up generators, LP heater, refrigeration and cook stove powered by LP. Exterior of house is sheathed in white pine. Porch overlooks a small pond in the front of the house. A storage shed and garden located near the house.
Property is located 10 minutes from I 87, 1/2 hour from Plattsburgh, 1 hour from Burlington Vermont and 1 1/2 hours from Monteral, Canada.


What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Off grid power supply
Photovolatic cell electric power (12 and 120 volt systems)
R-60 ceilings
R-30 walls
Metal roof
Slab on the ground covered by ceramic tile.
Small basement for food storage
1000 gallon septic system
Drilled well
Two propane powered back up generators
Wood stove


Neighborhood Description

Rural
1/2 hour from State University of New York - Plattsburgh and Clinton Community College


Market Area

1/2 hour Plattsburgh
1 hour Burlington, Vermont
1 1/2 hours from Monteral, Canada
10 minutes from I 87


School District

Northeastern Clinton Central School


Community


Home Type or Land

Single Family - Single Level


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 Other
Whole House Filtration None
Whole House Vacuum No

Energy & Water

Energy System Off the Grid
Photovoltaic (PV)
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
Wood - Solid
Interior Paint Low VOC
Floor Material Tile
Roof Material Metal
Window Material Wood Dual Glazed
Insulation Material Fiberglass


Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport No