What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
3 KW active solar system
passive solar design
appliances are all energy-star
0 VOC paints throughout
no carpet, all natural hardwoods with water-based stains
Low E windows
Spray-in foam insulation
sealed crawlspaceProperty Description
The house at 183 Bingham Ridge is a classic craftsman style, with all the modern amenities. It is run by a 3KW active solar system, with passive solar design and has a whole-house generator for back-up. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs and an office on the first floor. Hardwood floors and ceramic tile are throughout (no carpet), and all paint is 0 VOC. Windows are low E, and all appliances are energy-star designated. The kitchen and bathrooms have beautiful custom cabinetry, and the fireplace is stacked stone. The house sits on 5 serene acres in a solar community of 15 houses, only 10 minutes from Chapel Hill, NC.
Neighborhood Description
There are presently 15 houses in the neighborhood, with future potential to 39. All houses are solar and green. All houses sit on at least 2 acres of land, many sit on 5+ acres. Lots of privacy, but still in a neighborhood. There is a mix of families with some retirees, some children.Market Area
The house is located in Pittsboro, NC, which is a quaint small town, but only 10 miles from Chapel Hill, NC which has many wonderful restaurants, shops and also is home to UNC.School District
Perry Harrison Elementary, North Woods High SchoolCommunity
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
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 | Forced Air - Heat Pump |
Cooling System | Conventional Heat Pump |
Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
Water System | Well |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Exterior Finish | Shingles - Other |
Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
Interior Paint | No VOC |
Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | detached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 529 sqft |