• Largest of the 3 ponds on the property

    Largest of the 3 ponds on the property

  • View of the Sawtooth Range of the North Cascades

    View of the Sawtooth Range of the North Cascades

  • Large island kitchen in main room

    Large island kitchen in main room

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  • Stained concrete floors for passive solar heating. Pine ceilings made from trees felled and milled on the property.

    Stained concrete floors for passive solar heating. Pine ceilings made from trees felled and milled on the property.

  • Large bath w/ deep soaking tub, walk in shower, custom vanity & linen closet, & washing machine. Solatube w/ light kit provides lighting day or night.

    Large bath w/ deep soaking tub, walk in shower, custom vanity & linen closet, & washing machine. Solatube w/ light kit provides lighting day or night.

  • West and south facing bedroom

    West and south facing bedroom

  • Lots of closet space

    Lots of closet space

  • Office nook with standing desk. Solatube provides daylight. Attic access via drop down stairs above.

    Office nook with standing desk. Solatube provides daylight. Attic access via drop down stairs above.

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  • Proven to be wildfire ready! Home survived the 2020 Cold Spring firestorm without a scratch and with NO firefighter protection.
  • Largest of the 3 ponds on the property
  • View of the Sawtooth Range of the North Cascades
  • Large island kitchen in main room
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  • Stained concrete floors for passive solar heating. Pine ceilings made from trees felled and milled on the property.
  • Large bath w/ deep soaking tub, walk in shower, custom vanity & linen closet, & washing machine. Solatube w/ light kit provides lighting day or night.
  • West and south facing bedroom
  • Lots of closet space
  • Office nook with standing desk. Solatube provides daylight. Attic access via drop down stairs above.

70 Vennlig Vei, Okanogan, Washington

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Added On:05/20/2025
Last Updated:05/25/2025
Modern off-grid home on 85 acres designed and built to be energy efficient and wildfire ready. Feels remote but only 7 miles from downtown Okanogan. Very low costs to operate. Amazing wildlife all around. Featured in Shelter Publications Small Homes book (2017). See all details at www.zenrock.org
Green HomeHealthy HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeOff the Grid HomeSolar PanelsPassive SolarSmall Home
$364,900Asking Price (USD)
$2,670Annual Property Tax
920Square Feet
1 / 1Beds / Baths
85.0 acresLot Size
2016Year Built
$0Annual Power Consumption
Single Family HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$291,920
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment
$2,101.45

Key Green Features

Biowaste Management

House is plumbed for graywater but we never installed it.

Passive Solar

Design by Howard Cherrington, Integrated Design Concepts, Twisp, WA On sunny winter days when it's below freezing outside, we are in t-shirts in the house with no additional heating needed.

Native Landscaping

We focused on enhancing native vegetation around the property while also maintaining defensible space in the summer. Typically we let the wildflowers grow until late June, then reduce the height of plants within 100' of the house.

The rock wall of penstemon at the entry is our favorite spot.

Eco-Friendly Materials

Other Recycled

Where was this used? Doors and light fixtures were sourced from Second Use, Seattle

Energy Sources

solar

Output: 3kw

Year installed: 2014

Sized for 4 days autonomy. Typically charge once or twice a month between November and February, dpending on cloud cover.

Property Description

Looking for the next stewards of this wonderful home and property! We designed it to be just big enough for two people, but there is plenty of room for guest cabins or other outbuildings on the acreage. For more details about the home and property, please visit www.zenrock.org or the Virtual Tour on the Remax listing.

Home Energy Evaluation

Glazing: Triple-Paned Windows

Installed Appliances: N/A

Air Sealed: Yes

Energy-Star Appliances: Refrigerator, Clothes Washing Machine

Tankless Water Heater Installed: No

Home Health Evaluation

Water Purity: yes

Air Purity: no

Radon Test Date: ,

Wall Finishes: Low VOC Paint

Energy Cost Breakdown

Wood0
OtherValue: 575 Description: Propane for heating, cooking, hot water, and for generator.

Property Website

Website: https://www.remax.com/wa/okanogan/home-details/70-vennlig-vei-rd-okanogan-wa-98840/11504646915447043996/M00000650/2371020

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 24899