Fruitland, Utah

Hybrid Earthship, on 5 Acres in Uintah Mountains. Extensive, established indoor planters allow for year round food production and include a lime tree and avocado tree. Beautiful landscaping including pond and recirculating fountain. Horse property.
Earthship Homes
$250,000Asking Price (USD)
$1,250Annual Property Tax
$940Annual Utility Cost
1,873Square Feet
2 / 1Beds / Baths
5.0 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$200,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$1,439.74

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

This home is warmed by the thermal mass (bermed in on the North side) and it's passive solar Earthship design with 3 foot thick (rammed earth tire) walls and U shaped rooms radiate the warmth. It is built partially down into the ground so the pipes never freeze no matter how cold it is outside. In the summer, it is cooled by the tipi effect of opening vents down low and sky lights on roof. Stays moderate inside when outdoor temperatures are extreme. The 15 south facing windows are angled to maximize the suns warmth in the winter and minimize the sunlight to the planters in the summer. With just over 400 sq feet of indoor growing space there is plenty of good food and fresh oxygen year round. On demand Hot water heating system uses propane efficiently.

Property Description

Custom home on 5 acres. Functional design with handcrafted finishes. Kiva style fire place. Spectacular views from every room. Flagstone entries and patio with recirculating fountain and pond. Inside there is a lime tree & avocado tree with garden space for growing food year round. The planters are on an automatic watering system. The home can be left empty for months at a time with zero threat of pipes freezing or gardens drying up. Perfect for full time living or a summer/winter retreat.

Neighborhood Description

Rural subdivision of 5 acre (or more) lots. Full time and part time residences. Year round access. Private airstrip nearby. Conveniently located between Starvation and Strawberry reservoirs for fishing and hunting enthusiasts.

Market Area

Fruitland is a small community located on Hwy 40, 45 minutes east of Heber City, 1.5 hours from Park City and 2 hours from Salt Lake City.

School District

Duchesne School District

Community

Fruitland is an amazing place to live. There is incredible natural beauty with the mountains, creeks, reservoirs and red rocks. There are abundant recreational opportunities. It is central to some of the best fishing and hunting areas Utah has to offer. The equestrian community has access to an indoor riding arena and miles of trails.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areayes
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Solar - Passive
Cooling System
Other
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Water System
Municipal
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Stucco
Interior Finish
Cement Plaster
Interior Paint
Other
Floor Material
Concrete
Roof Material
Other
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typedetached
Number of Cars1
Garage Area250 sqft

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Listing ID : 19888