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Jennifer Allen

jenniferallensells@yahoo.com +1(810) 394-4462

$339,900

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,458 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,458 sqft

Price per Sqft $233

MLS Listing ID 72026056444

Style Other,Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1983

Lot Size 3.300 Acres

Acres 3.3

Property Sub-Type SingleFamilyResidence

Property Description

Please see the details below regarding the "Safe House," a unique, energy-efficient, and sustainable earth-sheltered home and design studio built in 1984. Property Overview: - Lot Size: 3.2 private acres - Living Space: 1,458 sq ft main floor with three bedrooms - Garage: 648 sq ft one-stall attached garage - Interior Features: All-electric fireplace set in a real rock fireplace Design & Sustainability Features: - Earth-Sheltered Construction: Poured concrete walls vary in height based on direction, sheltering the building from cold winter winds. - Green Roof: Accessible roof featuring a biodiverse mixture of plant species. - Seasonal Efficiency: The design allows for full shade in the summer to minimize air conditioning needs, while increasing natural light penetration during the shorter winter days.Please see the details below regarding the "Safe House," a unique, energy-efficient, and sustainable earth-sheltered home and design studio built in 1984. Property Overview: - Lot Size: 3.2 private acres - Living Space: 1,458 sq ft main floor with three bedrooms - Garage: 648 sq ft one-stall attached garage - Interior Features: All-electric fireplace set in a real rock fireplace Design & Sustainability Features: - Earth-Sheltered Construction: Poured concrete walls vary in height based on direction, sheltering the building from cold winter winds. - Green Roof: Accessible roof featuring a biodiverse mixture of plant species. - Seasonal Efficiency: The design allows for full shade in the summer to minimize air conditioning needs, while increasing natural light penetration during the shorter winter days. How Earth Berming Works: The performance of this structure relies on thermal mass and geothermal regulation. The surrounding soil acts as a thermal battery, absorbing and slowly releasing heat (thermal lag) to dampen the effects of extreme outdoor temperatures. At several feet below the surface, the earth's temperature remains relatively constant year-round (typically between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit). By burying t

Location

State MI

County Montcalm

Area Area59071Piersontwp

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Propane

Cooling Ceiling Fans

Flooring Laminate, Other, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type DiningRoom, LivingRoom

Fireplace Yes

Laundry LaundryRoom, MainLevel, WasherHookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Garden, Other

Parking Features Attached, Concrete, GarageDoorOpener, Other

Garage Spaces 1.0

Fence Other

Utilities Available Propane

View Y/N No

Roof Type Concrete, Metal, Other

Garage true

Building

Lot Description Wooded

Foundation Slab

Sewer Private Sewer, Septic Tank

Water Well

New Construction No

Schools

School District Tri County Howard City

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash, FHA

Listing Terms Cash, FHA

Special Listing Condition AgentOwned

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Jennifer Allen

+1(810) 394-4462

Broker Associate License ID: 6502419769

1166 N Long RD Pierson, MI 49339

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