Penn Valley, California

3 Bed, 2-1/2 bath super energy efficient passive/active solar home in the foothills of N. California. Located in Penn Valley near Grass Valley. Above the fog, below the snow. Electric bills average less than $25/mo with 2300 sq. ft. of living space.
Green HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeEnergyStar HomeSolar - Photovoltaic
$425,000Asking Price (USD)
$3,044Annual Property Tax
$450Annual Utility Cost
2,300Square Feet
3 / Beds / Baths
18.00 sqftLot Size
2002Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$340,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$2,447.56

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

This home was uniquely designed to be shaded in the summer, when the sun is high in the sky and flooded with light in the winter, when sun angles are low. Landscaping is utilized to complement this design principal. The home contains no west-facing glazing and only one east-facing window, which is protected by an exterior, European-style, insulated, rolling shutter system. Exterior walls are insulated with blown-in cellulose insulation material, making for superior insulation and sound deadening. Even the concrete floors are insulated below and at the perimeters. Interior thermal mass walls (integrated water tank walls made to look like surrounding drywall surfaces) complement the passive solar nature of the home. To reduce the electrical load of this already energy-frugal home, a 1560 watt PV solar system was added to the design. The solar panels double as shade elements over the kitchen nook deck. Finally, water entering the hot water heater is pre-heated with passive solar warming tanks, under garage-mounted skylights.

Property Description

Passive/active solar home on a corner lot with excellent southern exposure. Circular drive, 3-car garage, small RV space, fenced garden area with nearby garden shed, private master bedroom courtyard and front elevated deck off kitchen nook. Completely landscaped with automatic watering systems. Inside...tile floors, granite countertops, walk-in master closet, thermal mass walls, blown-in insulated 2 x 6 exterior walls, tile roof, hardiplank exterior siding, numerous exterior rolling shutters on windows (manual and electric), pre-heat solar hot water system, hot water recirculation system, ultra-efficient conventional central heating and air conditioning system, coupled with a wood burning stove, centrally located in living space. Insulated interior windows shades, 1560 watt, fully automatic, solar electric (PV) system, ceiling fans strategically located, formal dining, granite island bar, open kitchen, large breakfast area, jetted master bath tub and wired for satellite and cable. Architecturally and engineer designed home with vaulted ceilings, specially designed to be amazingly comfortable inside throughout the seasons and energy frugal at the same time!! This home is currently listed for sale with Susan Walker, Century 21, Davis Realty, Inc., Grass Valley, CA. For listing info/viewing appointment, please search Susan Walker, Century 21, via the internet.

Neighborhood Description

Home is located in a 100-parcel subdivision in the unique community of Penn Valley, just down the hill from the Grass Valley/Nevada City area of Northern California. HOA dues for this neighborhood are a low $58/mo. Dues include street maintenance, landscaping upkeep of vast common areas and insurance, resulting in a strong financial homeowner's balance sheet. This neighborhood is above the valley fog but below the mountain snows nearby.

Market Area

Penn Valley is a unique community, rural in nature, but complete with all levels of shopping, medical offices, churches, fine dining, banking and recreation. If you want more, just 12 miles up the road is Grass Valley and Nevada City. Down the hill is Marysville and Yuba City.........or if you want more, Roseville and Sacramento are about an hour away.

School District

Penn Valley has many options for schooling, from pre-school through high school, with school bus service at the entrance to the subdivision, a mere block away from this home.

Community

Community includes a mix of families and retirees. Approximate population of Penn Valley is 5000, with nearby Grass Valley and Nevada City topping out at about 12,000 residents. The homes sits at an elevation of approximately 1300 feet.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

Heating System
Fireplace
Forced Air - Gas
Cooling System
Conventional Forced Air - A/C
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Municipal
Wastewater System
Municipal

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Other
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint
Low VOC
Floor Material
Carpet
Tile
Roof Material
Tile
Window Material
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material
Recycled Newsprint

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars3
Garage Area720 sqft

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Listing ID : 19985