What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Straw bale home with passive solar design & rain water harvesting.Property Description
Gorgeous custome built energy efficient passive solar design straw-bale home nestled on 4.28 acres of gorgeous pristine sonoran desert acroos from Saguaro National Park is a rare find for the enviromentally conscious buyer. All natural finishes, stained concrete floor w/radiant floor heat, rainwater harvesting, split floor paln, decorative mexican tiled kitchen and baths with stained glass accents. Property is on a shared well-share to efficiently water your abundant garden! Horse property too! Fabulous sunsets with mountain views and star studded evenings to relax and enjoy!Neighborhood Description
Rural amongst pristine desert across the road from Saguaro National Park yet only 15 minutes west of Interstate 10 and an abundance of shopping & restaurants & medical!Market Area
Tucson is calling you, the free thinker and the free at heart, to explore without boundaries. Our natural landscape draws visitors outdoors where there is plenty of room to roam. A bit off the beaten path, Tucson’s unique attractions and accommodations beckon you to discover and explore and our arts and culture scene make Tucson a place that’s authentic and comfortable. An oasis from the unoriginal and pretentious, Tucson is a place that you want to be. Let Tucson inspire the free spirit in you.School District
Welcome! Marana Unified School District’s highly qualified and nationally certified educators are committed to teaching the concepts and skills students need to be successful in college, career, and life.
http://www.maranausd.org/Community
Picture Rocks is approximately 9 miles west of Interstate-10 in the Northwest part of Tucson. With roughly 10,000 residents it boast several stores, restaurants, health clinic, community center, skateboard park, pool and local elementary school. Elevation stands at 2079 ft. above sea level. It has a rural feel, but only minutes aways from an abundance of ameneties!Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Well Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Plaster - Earth |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | Milk Paint |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Cotton Batt |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |