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2.7 KW of solar panels, solar hot water, solar heated hot tub, solar recharging lift on side of house, sola-tube in living room, white mastic roof, low flow faucets and showers, Miele dishwasher.Property Description
Wonderful neighborhood away from the Overseas Highway. Very stable area. The house now has 2.7 KW of solar panels, solar hot water, a solar heated hot tub, and a large cistern. Very environmentally friendly home for sale in the Middle Keys. This 3 BR, 2 BA house, centrally located on a densely treed lot (more than 90 percent native), is away from the highway in one of Marathon, Florida's most interesting and desirable neighborhoods, Crane Hammock. The house, on stilts, features a number of wonderful energy and money saving elements. Last year's electricity usage averaged $52 per month including air conditioning months. Water usage from Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority averaged 800 gallons per month. Additional features include an electrically powered lift, screened porch, back deck constructed of composite lumber, two large walk-in closets, hurricane shutters on all openings except front door, recently applied white mastic on roof, cement pad under house, and two storage units downstairs. Easy walking distance to Publix Supermarket, Walgreens, Winn-Dixie, Kmart, banks, post office, and Crane Point Nature Center. Partial ownership of small beach at the end of the street and a boat ramp so you can easily launch your boat! The house sits on stilts above flood plain and there is room for two cars underneath.Neighborhood Description
Neighborhood is set back from the main highway that runs through Marathon. Very quiet and stable.Market Area
Marathon, FL sits in the middle of the Florida Keys, equidistant from Key West and Key Largo. It has all services including major chain stores such as Home Depot and Office Depot, a private airport, and other amenities. The population is approximately 8000 though more during tourist season.School District
The school district, run by Monroe County, has a high school, middle school and elementary school.Community
Very stable, middle class community with city council form of government. Marathon incorporated as a city in 2000.Location of Home or Land
Suburban
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 | Forced Air - Electric |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Shingles - Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Laminated |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
