Placitas, New Mexico

This Beautiful Custom home loaded w/Green Features is built w/10" thick Rastra blocks, has solar panels, & passive solar gain thru so. windows, solar hot H2O heater, grey water system, & H20 catchmt barrels. Radiant floor heat & evaporative cooling.
Energy Efficient HomeSolar - Photovoltaic
$388,000Asking Price (USD)
$2,662Annual Property Tax
$492Annual Utility Cost
2,488Square Feet
3 / 3Beds / Baths
1.1 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$310,400
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$2,234.48

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

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 Vacuumno

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 / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars2
Garage Area840 sqft

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Listing ID : 19719