With Earth Day on the horizon, it’s high time to delve into the green world of eco-friendly housing. We sifted through the listings currently on the market and dug up a few gems.
Whether you’re into passive home construction, earth-sheltered homes, or permaculture farms outfitted with yurts, we’ve found ideal retreats for the eco-aware.
If you’re ready to go green and reduce your carbon footprint, there’s no better place to look than these seven stunning opportunities. Scroll down and dig in…
12860 Admiral Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Price: $2.5 million
Green elements: Emblematic of SoCal style, this newly built home on the west side of the city offers plenty of eco cred. The light-filled house features “cross ventilation, gray water collection planters, and passive solar building design.”
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3846 Lively Cir, Dallas, TX
Price: $1.15 million
Green elements: This three-bedroom beauty makes a bold claim! According to the listing, this brand-new construction is the first internationally certified passive house in the Lone Star State. High-end finishes throughout mean a buyer won’t have to sacrifice luxury to go green.
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1659 Tower Rd, Barnet, VT
Price: $665,000
Green elements: The gorgeous home on this 75-acre spread is energy-efficient. And the land offers a buyer ready access to the surrounding environment: fields, forests, and trails with abundant swimming, kayaking, and hiking opportunities.
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241 W Valley View Dr, Canton, IL
Price: $149,900
Green elements: Built into a berm under a layer of earth, this home is billed as “tornado proof, fire proof, and termite proof.” Front-facing windows ensure a buyer won’t be plunged into permanent darkness, and the result is a light and bright house nestled under 5 feet of soil.
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2305 Thurman Ave, Cleveland, OH
Price: $499,900
Green elements: Close to downtown Cleveland, this three-bedroom was “built to be the healthiest, most durable/low maintenance, eco-friendly home in Northeast Ohio.” The wood walls and floors add a feeling of warmth—a crucial feature to fend off those cold Cleveland winters.
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Golden Cup Ranch, Ukiah, CA
Price: $1.6 million
Green elements: Fancy yourself a farmer? Here’s your chance to own an eco-friendly home surrounded by organic gardens. Marketed as an “80-acre eco-friendly permaculture retreat,” it’s an ideal spot for a buyer looking to retreat from civilization for a bit. In addition to the main house, there’s a yurt and a treehouse.
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127 Rye Cove Creek Rd, Stuart, VA
Price: $2.2 million
Green elements: The price was reduced by $200,000 in January. This home has been certified LEED Platinum and comes with more than 100 acres. While eco-minded buyers will likely go bonkers for the home’s distinctive design, we’re salivating over the wood-fired pizza oven out back.
