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Elgin, Arizona

Absolutely adorable strawbale casita/Studio on 13.65 acres in the heart of the Elgin wine country. Significantly overbuilt as the electric service and septic have been sized for a B&B with additional casitas. Great mountain and grassland views.
GreenBuilt HomeStraw baleSmall Home
$235,000Asking Price (USD)
$1,852Annual Property Tax
$200Annual Utility Cost
343Square Feet
1 / 1Beds / Baths
13.7 acresLot Size
2010Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$188,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,353.36

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Strawbale construction with R-50 green insulation, metal roof and more

Property Description

A beautifully constructed 343 sf strawbale studio/casita on 13.65 acres built as a temporary residence while a future B&B was constructed. It features a living room with loft bed, bath with stack washer/dryer and large kitchen. Green features include R-50 insulation in roof using recycled material and passive solar heating. The partial territorial style allows for outdoor living for much of the year. The septic is sized for the B&B with a 5,000 tank. The electric service is u/g and is 200 amp. The well has both a windmill and electric pump rated at 7 GPM which also feeds a 1/4 acre pond.Fabulous mountain views in all quadrants. The perfect property for a second home, the horse person, (the Coronado National Forest is just 1/2 mile away), or someone looking to build a magnificent home or B&B.

Neighborhood Description

Rural area with homes on 5 acres to 40 acres nominally. about 1/2 mile to Coronado National Forest for biking, horseback riding and hiking. Mountain and grassland views.

Market Area

Elgin is a part of a 3 community area with a total population of under 3,000. Easy access to Tucson (1,000,000) Sierra Vista (35,000) and Nogales (25,000).

School District

Highly rated elementary school. At least a half dozen high schools are available within 45 minutes or less.

Community

A very welcoming community of mostly active and outdoor focused people. Primary industry is ranching.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areayes
Industry in Areayes
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Electric Radiant
Cooling System
Other
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Construction Type
Straw bale
Exterior Finish
Stucco
Interior Finish
Earthen Plaster
Interior Paint
Other
Floor Material
Concrete
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Recycled Denim Batt

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportno
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars1

Property Website

Website: http://www.sonoitarealestate.com/listing/mlsid/255/propertyid/21312331/

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 19525