What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
HERS score of 4. Rastra Block construction. Solar Panels on the roof. Passive Solar gain through South Facing Windows. Grey water system. Reverse Osmosis water system. Solar Hot water heater. Water Catchment barrels. R values of 30 in the ceiling & 23 in the walls. High efficiency furnace.Property Description
The Smooth Plaster Walls & lovely warm toned Stained Concrete Floors of this Beautiful Custom Home give an elegant feeling to this phenomenally energy efficient home. There is a gorgeous unobstructed view of the Sandia Mountains from many rooms in this home, as well as from the fully landscaped & walled courtyard, which also has a hot tub for your relaxation & enjoyment. There is also a large family room which could be another bedroom or office. Solid wood doors and metal clad wood windows complete this outstanding home along with all its Green Features.Neighborhood Description
Custom homes, short dirt road access off main paved road. Beautiful views. Serene and Quiet. Ancient Indian Petroglyphs on the ridge to the east of the home. Truly a Unique area.Market Area
Placitas is a bedroom community outside the Albuquerque, New Mexico metro in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. At around 6300', it is surrounded by Indian reservations, national forest and BLM lands. It is peaceful and safe with pure air and excellent water and yet only 15 minutes to the city. This unincorporated village with outstanding views in all directions draws many artists and professionals to live here, and many families as well as retirees call Placitas home.School District
Placitas has its own small, dynamic elementary school and an excellent well-priced pre-school at the Presbyterian Church. Public Mid-school and High-school are in the neighboring town of Bernalillo, with bus pick up available for Placitas children. There is also a charter Mid-school in Bernalillo. Albuquerque has many top quality private schools and there are numerous carpools going to many of them from Placitas.Community
Placitas is a mix of old Hispanic families who were bestowed land in the 16th century by the King of Spain, and a larger population of folks from all over the country who have been drawn here by the beautiful weather, the richly diverse culture, and the top quality air and excellent water. Nestled in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains & conveniently located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Placitas offers residents a true sense of community in a safe, and peaceful environment.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 | Fireplace Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) Solar - Active Solar - Passive |
Cooling System | Swamp Cooler |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Well Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Stucco |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Concrete Carpet |
Roof Material | Flat |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 840 sqft |