What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Solar Powered, Natural gas on demand Water heaters, High Efficency Heat pump/AC. New effecent Windows in all roomsProperty Description
Santa Barbara Solar Powered Home. Four-bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath, restored 1951 single-level contemporary home with views of the ocean, city and mountains. Located on Santa Barbara\'s Lower Riviera. This Solar Powered \"Green\" property is currently for sale or vacation rental. Carefully remodeled and renovated to meet Title 24 energy needs without throwing away most of the original house. The home\'s original layout was not changed as to save on landfill space and continue the philosophy of recycling, saving & updating. Featuring a 2850 watt utility connected Solar Electricity System, producing around 425 kwh/monthly. Providing more than 75% of the annual electricity load while reducing the home\'s Carbon Footprint by over 277 tons! Further reducing Carbon Footprint the energy savings continue with 2 Rinnai Tank-less natural gas water heater systems delivering on demand hot water with temperature controlled at the touch of a button. All new extremely energy efficient and quiet Anlin windows. A high efficiency Bryant heating & air-conditioning / Heat Pump system that regulates indoor humidity while being 93% efficient with \"Hybrid Heat\". Tubular skylights add lots of natural sunlight to the kitchen, laundry and bathrooms and motion control indoor light switches controls heavy use hallways and bathroom lighting needs: turning on lights automatically when its dark enough upon sensing movement in the room or hallways. Home Theater/Media Room housing a Mitsubishi 55 inch rear projection TV. and hard wired Onkyo HT-S907 XM Ready 7.1-channel home theater system. Seating for four in the included Leather Media Chairs, with cup holders!Computer ready \"Connected Home\" with Local Area Network hardwired Cat 5e in all bedrooms, kitchen, living room, garage, media room and even the utility room (closet)! Also wireless access provided to the backyard!
Neighborhood Description
SCHOOL INFORMATION:rnElementary School: FRANKLIN Middle School: S.B. JR.rnHigh School: S.B. SR.Market Area
School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Urban
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 | Forced Air - Heat Pump |
Cooling System | High Efficiency Heat Pump |
Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Municipal |
Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Stucco |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |