What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
High efficiency/low water LG clothes washer, Servel propane-or-electric refrigerator, low water usage and grey water recycling, super insulated straw bale construction, composting "humanure" toilet system (check out The Humanure Handbook by Joseph Jenkins; www.humanurehandbook.com)) - add (an) additional commode(s) in a few minutes, and very inexpensively, if you like.Property Description
This is a move-in-ready or modify to your liking off-grid rural property of 10 breath taking acres in the Ortiz Mountains south of Santa Fe, NM. In town this would literally be a home with "million dollar views", here for a fraction of the price. 45 minutes to Santa Fe; 60 minutes to Albuquerque. No covenants, no HOA, virtually no restrictions, personal and creative freedom, perfect home for artists, artisans, crafts people, creatives, builders, writers, thinkers, contemplatives and other hands-on types, ideal south facing hillside solar location with a new and upgraded photovoltaic electric generating system, super insulated R-50 straw bale construction, abundant natural light throughout, spectacular 180 degree panoramic vistas, grey water usage, private well and rain catchment, two storage sheds, 5000 gallons of cisterns, passive solar south facing green room, large loft, low cost ($40/mo) high speed wifi (better than satellite), 4000 watt Predator generator, opportunities for personalizing touches, large covered shade ramada/patio, sunset facing screened porch, new pro-panel metal roof in October 2014.
We built the house ourselves, and have loved it and its location for many years. Now it's time for us to move on. I can probably answer any questions you have, so please don't hesitate to contact me.
Owner financing is the way to go here with a $20,000+ down payment. Terms can be negotiated and customized to work for all.
A great opportunity to get off grid at the lowest price in the area for a wonderful 2 bedroom home and 10 acres.
YOU'VE GOT TO COME OUT AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.
Visit www.gratefulway.net for more information.
Also, you can take full advantage of Federal Solar Tax Credits - totaling 30%! - to enlarge, expand, improve, or otherwise attend to this home's NEWLY UPGRADED solar electric system if you like. Not necessary, but an option.Neighborhood Description
Rural New Mexico, Santa Fe County, 25-30 miles south of Santa Fe, +/- 45 minute drive, an hour north of Albuquerque, off-grid solar and wind community, many owner-builders, mountain property, deep quiet and privacy, vast open spaces - literally thousands of acres - for hiking or viewing and enjoying (no 4-wheeling!), high desert climate, pinon and juniper trees, coyotes, rabbits, abundant birds.Market Area
Three miles south of Madrid, NM along National Scenic Byway The Turquoise Trail (NM State Hwy 14), then off the pavement and down a somewhat rugged private dirt road for about 1 1/4 miles to the house. Madrid is known for its artists, galleries, creative energy, tolerant, gay friendly, supportive, and inclusive lifestyle. A former coal mining and ghost town, it has been revived over the past 30 years by energetic and creative people looking for a freer, more conscious and better way to live.School District
Santa Fe Public School District; last stop (at Camino Cerro Chato, the "somewhat rugged private dirt road", and Hwy 14) on the school bus line. Multi-cultural Santa Fe population; small city with a lot to offer.Community
Creative, friendly, helpful, skilled neighbors, live and let live, independent yet collaborative people, resourceful and alternative, environmentally aware and sensitive, cherishing living "close to the ground" , that is, in nature.
Hands-on types, and you should be too to enjoy living here.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | no |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Other |
Cooling System | Other |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Off the Grid |
Water System | Other |
Wastewater System | Composting Toilet |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Stucco |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |