OROFINO, Idaho

SOLAR lodge-style home on 8.75 acres with grid tie-in for extra energy or selling your surplus. Amazing hobby farm at 2500 ft elevation. 4 bd/4 ba, great room, root cellar, greenhouse, garden, 2 wells, barn, pastures - self sufficiency at its best!
Green HomeSustainable HomeOff the GridSolar - Photovoltaic
$489,000Asking Price (USD)
$2,400Annual Property Tax
$700Annual Utility Cost
3,600Square Feet
4 / 4Beds / Baths
9.0 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$391,200
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$2,816.13

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

3000W Solar array with battery bank and grid-tied, wood heat, 2 wells, septic, Garden, Underground Root Cellar

Property Description

PRICE JUST REDUCED BY $61,000! Our wonderful Self-sufficient property in Orofino will be a featured home for the upcoming season of 'UNPLUGGED NATION" on the FYI channel with Off-grid expert Jay Gruen. ...and it is FOR SALE! Here is a quote from Off-grid expert and host Jay Gruen, "The Orofino property that we filmed, is about the best example of a true homestead I have seen yet. Secluded, but close to town, room for livestock, a very well designed garden ecosystem, and so much more. Additionally, the home is beautiful, modern and spacious." SOLAR SELF-SUFFICIENCY!!! Located in the small town of Orofino, Idaho, where you can fish for salmon, trout, or steelhead, or deer, bear or elk hunt right out the back door! This 8.75 acre property is a hobby farmer's or prepper's dream home! We have spent the last 7 years developing this property into the self-sufficient property of your dreams! Completely renovated full solar 3600sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 living rooms, 2 wood stoves, greenhouse, full drip system garden, underground concrete cedar lined root cellar, horse barn, fenced, cross-fenced, all protected by a custom built locking iron ranch gate. This property is south-facing for maximum solar output and is backed against an 80 foot cliff. Will sell furnished.

Neighborhood Description

Rural. 6 miles to the town of Orofino with a county population of only 8000. 7 miles to Shopko. 50 miles to Costco and Walmart. Surrounded by large parcel landowners, timber company and State land. Cannot see another house from the property.

Market Area

In Idaho's banana belt, Orofino, ID has a population of 3200. Clearwater County has a population of 8000. New Shopko just built in town. 8 miles from regional hospital. World class Salmon and Steelhead fishing. 10 minutes for 54 mile Dworshak Reservoir. Near 2.5 million acres of National Forest and State land. Long growing season. Hunting for deer, elk, bear, and turkey right out the back door!

School District

About 700 kids in Orofino School District 171.

Community

Down to earth, rural residents in a close-knit community. Major employers are the Forest Service, Fish and Game, the School District, Nightforce Optics, the hospital.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

Heating System
Forced Air - Gas
Solar - Passive
Wood Stove
Cooling System
Conventional Heat Pump
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Part of Heating System
Part of Cooling System
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Off the Grid
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Masonry
Other
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Wood - Solid
Interior Paint
Low VOC
Floor Material
Carpet
Tile
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Metal Dual Glazed
Vinyl or Vinyl Clad
Insulation Material
Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typecarport_attached
Number of Cars3
Garage Area1000 sqft

Property Website

Website: www.IdahoRetreatForSale.com

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 20120