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Poquoson, Virginia

Elegant, totally sustainable home with passive solar heating, photovoltaic power, geothermal cooling, rainwater re-use, zero-outgassing materials, net zero utility design. 3 BR, 2 B, office, eat-in kitchen, central "garden atrium," oversized garage,
Green HomeHealthy HomeAccessible HomePhotovoltaic (PV)Solar - Photovoltaic
$5,000Annual Property Tax
$0Annual Utility Cost
2,352Square Feet
3 / 2Beds / Baths
0 sq ftLot Size
2006Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$476,400
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$3,429.46

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Health: Zero-VOC paints, dye-free wool carpeting, broad leafed plants that soak up CO2 & emit lots of O2. Flood of sunlight eliminates S.A.D. Green: Net Zero design that generates as much power, heat, water, hot water as you use. Many materials are either sustainably harvested (e.g. red oak trim, porcelain tiles) or recycled (e.g. stone veneer.) Homes are clustered for more sustainable land use; owners own own home and lot plus seventh of park/ponds/dock, etc. Walking & driving surfaces are non-toxic and pervious, so rainwater soaks into ground, protects Chesapeake Bay.

Property Description

If you’re looking to locate in Virginia’s tidewater area, here are two new homes that are elegant, extremely well built, and truly green. Direct gain passive solar provides full winter heating. Closed-loop geothermal provides cooling and (just in case) back-up heating. Photovoltaic panels provide full electrical power. Solar panels provide all the hot water you’ll need. Cisterns provide over 90% of your water needs. And batteries ensure you’ll have power – even when the grid is down. Garden Atriums are also healthier. Zero-VOC paints eliminate outgassing. Dye-free wool carpets – as dyes are set with formaldehyde – also eliminate outgassing. Broad-leafed plants in the central garden atrium soak up carbon dioxide and emit oxygen; toxicologist’s air tests show these homes equal to outside air (but cleaner.) First-rate materials – such as metal roofs with a 50-year warrantee, or porcelain ceramic tiles – slash maintenance efforts and costs, and provide greater longevity. Garages are oversized, providing for 2-foot deep shelving all the way around. The two new homes are (1) 3BR, 2B, office; 2352 sf, $595,000; and (2) 4BR, 3B, office, screened patio, pond view; 2646sf, $647,500. With all these features, first cost is slightly higher than traditional homes of same footage. But – total monthly costs – which include utilities – actually make these homes a lot less expensive. www.gardenatriums.com (757) 868-5950

Neighborhood Description

Poquoson is old waterman's community at bottom of Chesapeake Bay. Garden Atrium development is cluster of 7 elegant and totally sustainable homes. Part of Virginia Tidewater aesthetic.

Market Area

"Hampton Roads" - southeast Virginia - includes Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Poquoson and other small communities. Population about 2 million surrounded by York River, James Rivers, Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.

School District

Poquoson

Community

Garden Atriums of Poquoson

Location of Home or Land

Suburban

Elevation of Home

Sea Level

Air Quality

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

Interior Environment

Heating System
Solar - Passive
Other
Cooling System
Other
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
Other
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Photovoltaic (PV)
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Municipal
Rain Water Collection
Wastewater System
Municipal

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Masonry
Other
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Interior Paint
No VOC
Floor Material
Carpet
Tile
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars2
Garage Area624 sqft

Property Website

Website: http://www.gardenatriums.com

Listing ID : 17914