Only utility bill is to fill the propane tank usually once a year. Active and passive solar power provide heat and well water to home. Attached greenhouse and large wood stove add heat. Construction with concrete filled foam forms and extra insulation help hold heat in day and night. 8000 foot elevation and mountain air keep property cool in summer.
Fully off the grid, constructed with concrete filled foam forms with extra insulation, high ceilngs along with clerestory and plate glass windows make home bright and airy, attached greenhouse provides fresh vegetables year round, detached garage, workshop supports 220 power with active solar and backup generator.
No neighbors are visible. All homes within a mile are off the grid. Location is north side of southernmost mountain in the San Pedro Range. Area is equidistant to both Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
Albuquerque is less than 30 miles away by state highway 14 and Interstate 40, and Santa Fe is about 40 mile by state highway. Albuquerque is the largest city in NM with about a million population in the greater market area while Santa Fe is a main tourist attraction as one of the oldest cities in North America and is the capital of the state.
San Antonito Elementary is one of the best primary schools in the state and the East Mountain Charter School (7-12) is college prep oriented.
Quiet, secluded, green, wooded, mountainous, many off the grid homes.
Rural
Mountain
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Heating System | Solar - Active Solar - Passive Wood Stove |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Exterior Finish | Plaster - Other |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Tile |
Roof Material | Flat |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | detached |
Number of Cars | 1 |
Garage Area | 480 sqft |
Website: www.newmexproperty.com
Listing ID : 20335