What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Green remodeling began in 2002 using many natural materials and low-voc paints and finishes throughout. Energy efficiency features include 3.5 kw solar PV system with grid intertie, solar preheated water, solar heated hot tub, point-of-use/on-demand electric water heaters in kitchen and bathroom, double-pane windows throughout, insulation in ceiling, walls, and under floor, Harmon wood pellet heating stove, and highly efficient utilities in kitchen including inductive magnetic stovetop (Kenmore), refrigerator (Sun Frost) and half-drawer dishwasher (Fisher & Paykel). An electric vehicle charging station with separate meter at front of garage has both 120v and 240v connections. This all-electric house (no gas or electric bills!) retains the original gas hookups for space heating, water heating and cooking. Water saving features: beautiful 5,000-gallon recycled redwood rainwater collection tank, a 1.5 gallon flush toilet inside and a Farallones model composting toilet room outside.Property Description
Redwood home constructed in 1951. 1-1/2 story, 3-bedroom house on perimeter foundation has 1350sf on main floor and 500sf upstairs (plus lots of storage space). Original red oak floors in much of downstairs. Master bedroom features double cedar-lined closet and door to private hot tub deck with outdoor shower. Living room features large south-facing windows, vaulted ceiling and tile floor. Beautiful kitchen features handcrafted bird's eye pine cabinets and locally harvested Douglas fir floor. Solid pine doors and pine trim throughout interior and custom handcrafted shelving in living room and kitchen. Fully wired 560sf garage with new roof and perimeter foundation has second unit potential. An extra 84sf side room with water hookup is connected to garage. The entire one-third acre grounds are fenced, ready for dog, chickens or other animals. Tall shrubs in front yard ensure privacy. Backyard features a fabulous natural garden with native and edible plants, vegetable growing areas including four extensive raised beds, a fish pond, tool shed, greenhouse, covered compost bins, and a strawbale courtyard structure. Perennials include raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, tayberries, currants, huckleberries, gooseberries, fruit trees, rhubarb and kale. Deck on back of house was constructed of recycled redwood and includes a wheelchair ramp.
Neighborhood Description
Quiet, unpretentious neighborhood adjacent to green pastures yet just one mile from the center of town, natural foods markets, restaurants, great bookstores and other shopping. Two charter elementary schools, a Catholic elementary school, and a preschool are all in the same block. Neighborhood is a mix of mostly 1 to 1-/2 story, owner occupied and rental houses; neighbors include single professionals, working folks, families, retirees, and students.Market Area
Arcata is a small university town (pop. 16,000) on California's cool north coast. Located in Humboldt County, just north of Eureka, the county seat. Humboldt State University, like Arcata, is known for its environmental emphasis. The city owns and manages a 793-acre redwood forest with many walking trails near the university. Another local jewel is the Arcata Marsh, a model natural lagoon wastewater treatment system located on Humboldt Bay. The bay is a migration route for many species of birds. The heart of the city is the Arcata Plaza, the location of an awesome Saturday morning farmers market held April through November, as well as periodic festivals including the zany Memorial Day weekend Kinetic Sculpture Race. There are many organic farms and gardens in Arcata and surrounding area. At least four CSAs are located here including an organic grain-growing farm. In June 2002, the City of Arcata enacted an ordinance capping the number of chain restaurants in the city to nine. A small airport is located about 10 miles north offering direct flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and points east and north. An Amtrak bus and Greyhound bus also provide transportation to the Bay Area.School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Urban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Solar - Passive Other |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Composting Toilet Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Shingles - Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Linoleum Tile Wood - Solid Other |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass Recycled Newsprint |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
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