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32 Black Forest, Blanca, Colorado

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Added On:02/19/2026

Last Updated:04/04/2026

Totally off-grid strawbale home in Blanca Colorado. Escape the crowds, crime and noise and live in the clean air high in the Rockies. No brown outs, black outs or ever increasing electric bills.

Green HomeHealthy HomeNatural HomeAccessible HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeGreenBuilt HomeOff the Grid HomeSolar PanelsPassive SolarStrawbale ConstructionSmall Home

$256,000Asking Price (USD)

$600Annual Property Tax

900Square Feet

2 / 1Beds / Baths

5.0 acresLot Size

2013Year Built

$500Annual Power Consumption

Single Family HomeProperty Type

Insulation

Walls

R-Value: 50

Roof / Ceiling

R-Value: 30

Listing ID : 27045

Key Green Features

Passive Solar

6 large south facing windows provides natures own warmth

Eco-Friendly Materials

Strawbales

Where was this used? Walls

Energy Sources

wind

Output: 1500watts

Year installed: 2012

12 blade wind turbine

solar

Output: 5000watts

Year installed: 2012

12 L16 wet cell batteries

Property Description

This is a super efficient owner/contractor build home with very low maintenance.  Wonderful 360-degree mountain views, quiet and cozy.

Home Energy Evaluation

Glazing: Dual-Paned Windows

Installed Appliances: N/A

Air Sealed: No

Energy-Star Appliances: N/A

Tankless Water Heater Installed: YesInstallation Year: 2012

Home Health Evaluation

Water Purity: no

Air Purity: no

Radon Test Date: N/A

Wall Finishes: N/A

Energy Cost Breakdown

Gas	$125
Wood	$500

Property Website

Website: https://www.strawbale.com/straw-bale-home-for-sale/strawbale-house-for-sale-built-to-last

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$204,800

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$1,281.04

Listing ID : 27045