What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The home is off grid, powered by 1250 watts photovoltaic panels and 1000 watt Bergey wind turbine, 16 6 volt deep cycle batteries. There is a 1500 watt back up gasoline generator. The house is timber frame construction with wood walls and ceiling. Green supplies and materials were used to finish the interior. Floors are reclaimed wood and cork. Water is gravity food from a 4000 gallon system filled by a solar water pump.Property Description
An elegant 2 story off-grid timber frame nestled between forest and meadow on 8.96 acres of organic land. This part of Iowa is noted for its limestone bluffs, its organic farming and its emphasis on sustainability. The home was designed and built to be off grid. It has a detached 2 1/2 car garage, two storage shed and a 16'X16' screened in porch. It is about 8 miles from Decorah, 2 1/2 hours from Minneapolis and one hour from LaCrosse, WI and Rochester, MN. Enough electricity is generated from 1250 watt photovoltaic panels and 1000 watt wind turbine to power 2 chest freezers, an electric refrigerator and a wind/solar water heating system, small home office, and daily electrical needs. The 1500 watt back up gasoline generator has only been used 5 times in 6 years. Be sure to see the video walk through tour on our web site or see it on You Tube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LCjD5Fmt4E
Neighborhood Description
Home is one of 3 off grid homes in a "neighborhood" sharing the water system and driveway. It is located on a bluff and 1/4 mile from gravel road. All land is organic. Neighbors are wonderful.Market Area
Decorah is a small vibrant town of about 8,000 located in the beautiful Upper Iowa River Valley. It has a liberal arts college (Luther College), a community college about 20 miles away (Northeast Iowa Community College), excellent public schools, and organic food coop, Seed Savers Exchange, and a seasonal farmers market. There is complementary and traditional health care, quality performing arts, a strong artists community and lots of local music. The people are friendly and welcoming. Like us on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/For-Sale-1387-Coon-Creek-Road/220301044665009School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Rural
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 | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Wood - Solid |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Recycled Newsprint |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 30 sqft |
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