Truly one of a kind, custom built, straw-bale, "Green" home in the heart of the city. Located right on the Ohio and Erie Towpath trail, this property was custom constructed in 2012 for the environmentally conscious homeowner.
This home features earth plaster and straw bale insulation, superior pre-cast concrete foundation with bio-foam basement insulation, natural cedar exterior, thermo pane Pella Argon windows, metal roof and drought resistant landscaping with a HERS rating below 40.
Truly one of a kind, custom built, straw-bale, "Green" home in the heart of the city. Located right on the Ohio and Erie Towpath trail, this property was custom constructed in 2012 for the environmentally conscious homeowner. From the design of the building, to the material used, no expense was spared in the construction to make this home beautiful yet exceedingly energy efficient. Features include: Superior (pre-cast) concrete foundation with bio-foam basement insulation, natural cedar exterior, earth plaster and straw bale insulation, thermo pane Pella Argon windows, metal roof, maximum solar gain in the interior, and drought resistant landscaping. With a HERS rating of below 40, this home will provide you with up to 70% in energy savings comparatively. There is an open layout on the first floor, with 2 spacious bedrooms on the 2nd floor and one bonus room on the main floor which can be used as a guest room or office. This home might also appeal to an investor as there is a great rental history from the Air B n B platform. A home warranty is offered for new owner's peace of mind. Words cannot do this home justice so you will have to see it to appreciate all that this property has to offer.
Next to the Ohio Towpath for hiking, biking and outdoor activities.
Located in the City of Akron, 40 minutes south of Cleveland, Ohio.
Akron City School District
Urban
Other
Agriculture in Area | No |
Industry in Area | No |
Air Pollution in Area | No |
Pesticide Free | No |
Fragrance Free | No |
Cleaned with Green Products | No |
Heating System |
Forced Air - Gas Forced Air - Heat Pump |
Cooling System |
Conventional Forced Air - A/C Conventional Heat Pump |
Ventilation System |
Part of Cooling System Part of Heating System |
Whole House Filtration | |
Whole House Vacuum | No |
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) | 40 |
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) |
Rating: 1.0 Type: Standard Air Conditioning System |
Energy System | |
Water System |
Municipal |
Wastewater System |
Municipal |
Construction Type |
Straw bale |
Exterior Finish |
Wood |
Interior Finish |
Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint |
No VOC |
Floor Material | |
Roof Material |
Metal |
Window Material | |
Insulation Material |
Urethane Foam |
Garage / Carport | Yes |
Garage Type | Detached |
Number of Cars | 1 |
Garage Area | 0 sqft |
Quin Aw
2603 W Market St. #100
Akron , US 44313 US
Telephone:(330) 861-6552
Listing ID: 20535