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12426 Rainbow Road, Grass Valley, California

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Added On:04/25/2013

Last Updated:02/06/2025

This is a lovingly handbuilt, earth-sheltered, arts and crafts home in the pristene Sierra Nevada foothills. The home is situated on 7 acres with a large fenced-in garden space and a pond. Wildlife and beauty abound, and the community is fantastic!

Green Home

$NaNAnnual Property Tax

1,900Square Feet

3 / 2Beds / Baths

7.0 acresLot Size

1981Year Built

Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$352,800

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$2,539.7

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

This is a 'green' home because the home was created with recycled and re-puposed materials and has been kept clean with nontoxic cleaners for decades.

Property Description

This is a one-of-a-kind, hand-built, earth-sheltered arts-and-crafts home. The home was lovingly created by the sellers using recycled, reclaimed, and sustainable materials and elements.

Neighborhood Description

The immediate neighborhod is rural, quiet, lush, green, wildly alive nature, tranquil, gorgeous.

Market Area

The home is located a bit south of the historical twin Gold County mining towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City.

School District

Nevada County Schools offer vast educational options, including a robust charter school system, including arts-specialty programs, public Waldorf, etc

Community

This area has become a 'hot-spot' for progressive and 'green' minded people and consider this community to be on par with Ashland or Bellingham

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	Forced Air - Heat Pump
Cooling System	Passive Cooling
Ventilation System	Other
Whole House Filtration	None
Whole House Vacuum	no

Energy & Water

Water System	Well
Wastewater System	Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish	Wood
Interior Finish	Other
Interior Paint	No VOC
Floor Material	Concrete
Roof Material	Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material	Other
Insulation Material	Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport	yes
Garage Type	detached
Number of Cars	2
Garage Area	250 sqft

Listing ID : 19493