What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The home was constructed from reclaimed trestle wood and insulated with straw bale. All windows are triple-pane. Although it is grid-tied, the home can be comfortably operated via an array of solar panels, both fixed and sun-tracker, a wind turbine and tulikivi wood stoves. All roofs are designed to maximize rain/snow melt water collection to be used for both culinary and in-floor radiant heat use.Property Description
The home was designed for self-sustained living from natural, recycled and sustainable resources. While it is grid-tied, the home can be comfortably maintained through all seasons with the photovoltaic and wind turbine systems. Rain water/snow melt water collection provides all of the culinary water as well as the in-floor radiant heat. A barn and green house with automated windows provide the infrastructure for year-round production in addition to the 20 USDA Certified Organic acres with water rights. Home is also available on 10 acres and/or additional acreage is available. Please contact list agent for more details.
Neighborhood Description
The property is very private and surrounded mostly by large acreage parcels. There are a few dozen homes nearby in this rural setting.Market Area
After crossing Teton Pass from Jackson, WY one lands in Victor, ID at the south end of Teton Valley in Teton County, ID. Affectionately known as the "quiet side" of the Tetons, Victor is still a recreational mecca. Grand Teton and Yellowstone Nat'l Parks, Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee Mtn Resorts, numerous blue-ribbon fisheries and countless miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are all nearby.School District
Victor, Driggs and Tetonia all offer elementary education, while Driggs (8 miles from Victor) offers middle and high school programs. Additionally, The Learning Academy (private) in Driggs offers K-8 as does Teton Valley Community School (private; a part of Teton Science Schools) in Victor. Students can also catch the regional START bus in Victor daily to attend the Journeys School (private; also a part of Teton Science Schools) offering PreK-12 or The Community School (private) for high school.Community
Teton Valley is a vibrant mix of outdoor enthusiasts, artists and farmers. While farming and ranching remains a way of life for many, others live here for the seemingly endless recreational opportunities as well as the beauty of the area. Many have discovered the area and never left, while countless others visit year after year with a common goal: to one day stay for good!Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Fireplace |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 4 |
| Garage Area | 1200 sqft |
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