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434 Main Road (Rte. 112), Colrain, Massachusetts

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Added On:09/25/2013

Last Updated:12/20/2024

Demonstration kit eco-home built by Noble Home on beautiful rural acreage. Single level modern house with solar exposure, views and riverfront with natural beach to the south. Earth berm on the north side and broad overhangs. Healthy interior.

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$3,600Annual Property Tax

1,300Square Feet

3 / 1½Beds / Baths

2.9 acresLot Size

2013Year Built

Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$252,000

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$1,814.07

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

7.5" thick SIP panel walls and roof, passive solar heating with radiant floor heat back-up, integral color plaster walls with wax finish, FSC rated solid local wood in structure and cabinets.

Property Description

Riverfront, 3 acres on fertile lot.The home is not facing the roadway, but protected from its noise and publicity with an energy efficient earth berm. Enter the house through the protected entry and discover the expansion of interior space and views out to the southern woods and river. Cook, eat, relax or entertain in the large 20’ x 28’ great room which includes kitchen, dining and living areas, with 24’ of glass wall: cool and shaded in summer, sunlit and warm in winter. A smaller hallway three bedrooms and 1 ½ baths.

Neighborhood Description

Rural with ample recreational opportunities: rivers for boating and swimming, skiing, hiking. Town is rural with mountain, state forest, and farms.

Market Area

2 miles from charming village of Shelburne Falls, MA. Culture of local markets, food, family activities such as craft and agricultural fairs. The historic village has a variety of shops and restaurants with a healthy tourist economy in the summer and fall.

School District

Small elementary school, k-6. Regional high school about 3 miles away, grades 7-12.

Community

Rural, mix of artists, farmers, business owners. Many small scale and organic food producers. Strong local business community.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Other

Air Quality

Agriculture in Area	yes
Industry in Area	yes
Air Pollution in Area	no
Pesticide Free	yes
Fragrance Free	yes
Cleaned with Green Products	yes

Interior Environment

Heating System	Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant)
Cooling System	Other
Ventilation System	Other
Whole House Filtration	None
Whole House Vacuum	no

Energy & Water

Water System	Well
Wastewater System	Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish	Wood
Interior Finish	Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint	Other
Floor Material	Concrete
Roof Material	Metal
Window Material	Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material	Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport	no
Garage Type	attached
Number of Cars	1

Property Website

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Listing ID : 19582