What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
This home was built by a local contractor for his own residence and he enjoyed this energy efficient home up until his recent passing. The passive design easily heats this home. He even installed a fresh air circulation system that moves fresh air through the house during the winter when windows are closed.Property Description
This passive solar design was built by a local contractor for his own residence & is energy efficient. He specialized in building wood stairs and you will see his fine craftsmanship on the three level circular stairway. If you are looking for a private & sunny location, backing to the forest, look no further! Highlights include hardwood floors, 2 private decks, peekaboo views & sounds of Blackwood Creek plus there is a huge workshop that has tons of potential. Enjoy the beach & pier or explore the canyon
Neighborhood Description
This home is located in the back of Tahoe Pines on a small Cul de Sac (only 3 homes on this street). The Beach and HOA pier are within a quarter of a miles away. This home backs to Blackwood Canyon and Forest Service Lands, offering miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking during the summer or Cross-Country skiing, snow-shoeing or miles of snowmobiling right out the door.Market Area
Located just five miles south of Tahoe City and one mile north of Homewood and the Homewood Mountain Ski Resort, plus the paved bike trails are just down the street.School District
Our school district is the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District. They are just doing a major remodel on our grammar school located in Tahoe City. The middle school and high school are located one mile north of Tahoe City. All with small class sizes.Community
Tahoe has it all! Skiing, hiking, biking, golf, tennis, fishing, arts, music and one of the most beautiful lakes in the world for your water sports.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 | no |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | no |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Solar - Passive |
Cooling System | Other |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
Water System | Other |
Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Masonry Wood |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Carpet |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |