Silicon Valley, California

Price Change! Midcentury inspired passive solar home on 38 acres above Silicon Valley in northern CA. Private gated off grid neighborhood with natural retreat like setting - amazing ocean views, trails, meadows and woodlands.
Green HomePhotovoltaic (PV)Off the GridSolar - Photovoltaic
$1,649,000Asking Price (USD)
$7,658Annual Property Tax
$630Annual Utility Cost
3,205Square Feet
3 / Beds / Baths
38.5 acresLot Size
1983Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$1,319,200
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$9,496.53

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

There is so much behind the scenes that make this home what it is - yet for the average occupant these features are transparent and seamless to the everyday experience. What IS noticed is the comfortability of temperature throughout the seasons - without loud forced air fans, or the like. 1. This home is well designed and built, which includes many energy efficient, air quality, natural lighting and water conservation features that make it an outstanding place to live. It was sited on the land for optimal four season comfortability, with a four foot overhang to optimize the seasonal sun angle variation - keeping sun out in summer and entering to heat a concrete floor in winter. Bank of due south facing windows heats well placed thermal masses: concrete floor, interior walls and loft area that keeps home warm and controls temperature variations. Full sun reaches slab on 12/21, to no sun reaching slab by 6/21, as the effective overhang placement takes over. The effective design and placement of the home on the land is the most important feature. And, which allows it to easily be self sufficient - off grid. 2. Insulated at R19 in the walls and R30 in the ceiling to complete the effective building envelope. 3. Solar hot water heater preheats water, which travels to a special boiler with high AFUE efficiencies to around 94%. This manages distribution for human use, and oversees radiant heated floor across first floor of home. Circulation pumps for radiant heating system are low voltage and high efficiency. (radiant system was designed and sized to include a radiant heated top floor, with additional master suite, as well) 4. 5 kw photovoltaic system which takes advantage of solar radiation for passive and active solar utilization. System was recently updated and expanded.. 24 L16 high capacity deep cycle batteries, each with 420 amp hours of capacity. Khubota diesel generator with automatic start, for backup. Plenty of power and storage. Ask seller for details. 5. 2 Trace (Xantrex) state of the art inverters, producing 240 volts of pure sine wave AC electricity. Microprocessor monitors battery voltage both for a smooth charge cycle and for automatic generator start, if battery voltage falls below acceptable levels. 6. Efficient propane gas central heating system, 95%, to supplement passive solar heating on top two floors, as needed in winter. All ducts are within conditioned space for optimal efficiency. Without heating, passive solar function would keep the home at around a minimum of sixty degrees. 7. Double paned windows with few windows on north side and low e2 skylight panes at pitch of roof. Shade cloth further reduces glare and heat gain on skylights and some west windows. Bank of trees on west reduces summer sun and buffers winter storms. 8. Lighting: building has great daylighting features which, to a high degree, reduce the need for lights during sunny daylight hours, and is a significant energy saver. Fluorescent light bulbs in place throughout the home. 9.. Energy Star Appliances 10. Reflective metal roof reduces heat gain in summer and is very low maintenance, and sustainable. 11. First floor of home is built against hill and is generally 10 degrees cooler in summer than rest of home. 12. Twelve volt well pumps runs off pv system for low power usage. 13. CHEERS RATED: Home earned an Existing Home Rating from California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Service of 50 points in 2009 – That’s equivalent to a 50% reduction of energy over a new California Title 24 home. See Documentation. 14. CARBON FOOTPRINT: Home has been calculated to save 3155 kWh electricity and 71 therms of propane per year over comparable home, which means a reduction of 2576 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Air Quality/Healthy Choices 1. Natural ventilation system built into home design utilizing opened skylights and sliding doors on main and lower floors. This creates a chimney effect which replaces air in home with new fresh air very effectively. New building codes require mechanical ventilation to achieve the same ends. 2. Low VOC and No VOC paint, carpeting, linoleum, concrete, slate tile, etc. whenever possible. Most cabinets have No VOC finish. 3. Ventilation fan at pitch of roof circulates airflow as needed. 4. Central vacuum system. 5. Pool designed to use minimal chlorine. Uses about $900/yr propane currently. Water Conservation 1. Low flow toilets, shower heads and faucets in most areas. 2. Native or other drought tolerant plants using effective zone drip systems. 3. In house water circulation system keeps hot water circulating and available during high use times. 4. Endless Pool design permits lap swimming with a small footprint – less water to treat, small pool easier to care for. See home tour at: www.3200LongRidgeRoad.com Disclosures: PlanetRE.net, id:DSC01756391 pswd: 826947 Agent can be reached directly at: [email protected] or 650 948 6426.

Property Description

A property like this one doesn't come along too often - so close to Silicon Valley! - a large walkable natural acreage with classic energy efficient home - just a half hour or so to Los Altos, Cupertino, Saratoga ... Here one can find solitude, privacy and peace. A place to renew, and find yourself again. The home itself is a wonderful complement to this setting, a sustainable treasure that will never go out of style (perhaps it is finally coming into style) with its midcentury modern features - very comfortable and well designed. Located near Skyline Boulevard and Page Mill Road to the north, or Highway 9 (Big Basin Way) to the south. Entering through an artistic gate, the neighborhood consists of large parcels, and is surrounded by Skyline Ridge and Long Ridge Open Space (greenbelt). The property includes 38 acres, a 2.5 story, 3205 sq ft modern, high tech home, shed style three car garage, 2,600 sq ft heated building, Endless lap Pool, greenhouse, and gardens. This acreage is perched to take advantage of the vast Devil's Canyon views, with expansive views on to the Pacific. There's approximately 7 cleared acres surrounding the home and shop areas. Down a country road there are perhaps around 5 more useable acres. Your own private lands to sculpt to your desires. Plenty of room for horses, a small vineyard, whatever you can dream of. The home is triangular shaped, with tasteful architectural features - with many special Frank Lloyd Wright inspirations. It sports strategic windows to take in the inspiring forest, canyon and ocean views in nearly every room. It has 4 bedrooms and two and a half baths plus a large loft easily used as a 4th bedroom, den, etc. Its a home admired by many. The Large shop/barn has 5 roll up doors, concrete floor with radiant heating, skylights, and a bathroom. It is plumbed for a 750 sq ft one bedroom living unit at south side. The building has 240 volt power - using generator power, if required. Room for 6 cars, or six horse stalls. Could easily be a live and work space. Grounds and infrastructure: 1 well, a 10,000 gallon redwood tank above home. Underground water and power infrastructure upgraded to meet San Mateo County building codes. Also included: underground drainage system at front drive, 2 fire hydrants to code, 2 propane tanks and concrete septic system recently upgraded.

Neighborhood Description

Turn off Skyline Blvd, in Southern San Mateo County, at Portola Park Heights Road and enter through the decorative metal gate. This gated community of large parcels sits off the ocean side of Skyline Boulevard 2.5 miles from its junction with Page Mill Road. Interlaced with the beautiful Long Ridge and Skyline Open Space Preserves, this neighborhood is seemlessly connected by trails that wind throughout the mountains to the sea and add a sense of mystery and adventure to the area.

Market Area

The Santa Cruz Mountains are the coastal mountains adjacent to the San Francisco Bay Area. This property is in the "Skyline Blvd Area" - the main parallel artery just above Silicon Valley environs - accessed by Woodside Rd, Page Mill Rd and Big Basin Way.

School District

La Honda-Pescadero Unified

Community

Portola Park Heights - subdivision of large off grid parcels - left very natural - many longtime homeowners since 1970's. Neighbors also use wind technology, and a new 5,000 sq ft home will use energy cell technology. this is a very successful off grid neighborhood - a well kept secret.

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
Forced Air - Gas
Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant)
Solar - Passive
Cooling System
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
Other
Whole House Vacuumyes

Energy & Water

Energy System
Photovoltaic (PV)
Off the Grid
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Wood
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint
No VOC
Low VOC
Floor Material
Concrete
Carpet
Linoleum
Tile
Vinyl
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typedetached
Number of Cars1
Garage Area3600 sqft

Property Website

Website: http://www.3200LongRidgeRoad.com

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 19075