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Lovingly Remodeled Green Home near Mt. Tabor, Hawthorne, and Belmont - NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 2011

609 SE 58th Ave - Portland, OR 97215


Green features

Energy

Energy use and generation: 
Windows - ENERGY STAR rated
Superior Insulation - (i.e. cellulose or formaldehyde free)
Renewable power purchased
Building ENERGY STAR rating 80-99
Energy costs paid by tenants to encourage conservation
Space heating and cooling: 
Gas furnace at least 90% efficient
Programmable thermostat (single family home)
Appliances and equipment: 
Refrigerator meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Dishwasher meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Clothes washer meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Windows open
Ceiling fans
Clothes line or similar option
Lighting: 
Energy efficient lighting fixtures
Energy efficient bulbs

Water

Indoor water use: 
Aerators on sinks or shower heads
Surface water management: 
Downspouts disconnected
Water heating: 
Tankless, on-demand water heating
Water heater turned down to 120 F
Insulated water pipes or tank

Building Surroundings

Nearby amenities: 
Community resources (i.e. library) nearby
Services (i.e. grocery store) nearby
Public transit nearby
Bike lanes/path nearby
Park/open space/wildlife area nearby
Landscaping: 
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Non-toxic pest control

Building Materials

Interior finishes: 
Low/No VOC water-based wood finishes
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood
Recycled content or salvaged interior finishes (i.e., glass)
Design and construction planning: 
Minimized use of materials during construction
Salvaged reusable building materials during construction
Recycled greater than 50% of construction waste
Use of salvaged materials within property
Use of recycled-content materials
Use of locally sourced materials

Operations

Waste, recycling and composting: 
Expanded recycling
Composts yard debris on or off site
Composts food waste on or off site
Indoor environmental quality: 
Dedicated outdoor air supply for each unit
Non-toxic/sustainable cleaning practices and products
Education for tenants: 
Occupant's manual and/or walkthrough on green features

Other Green Features

all pipes have been switched to cooper to avoid lead or plastic leaching into water.

Amenities

Property type: 
Single family
Property features: 
Fenced yard/garden
Onsite parking - outdoor
Onsite parking - indoor
Onsite bike parking - indoor
Easy access to public transport
Easy access to highways
Unit features (applies to all or some units): 
Hardwood Floors
Fireplace
Private balcony, deck, patio or porch
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Private storage space
Bathtub
Laundry machines in unit/home
Square footage: 
1000 to 2000 sqft
Number of bedrooms: 
3+
Number of bathrooms: 
1

Description

Wonderful neighborhood. Quiet with lots of parking but walking, biking, bussing distance to lots of fun! House is completely redone with antique refurbished clawfoot, sustainable or reclaimed wood floors, on demand tankless water heater, all energy star appliances including top of the line gas and electric convection jenair downdraft stove, fenced, private, completely organic garden with a peach tree and raspberries galore, allergen filters on highest efficiency central air,all hazards removed (asbestos, rockwool etc), flourescent lightbulbs, all in a wonderul dog friendly neighborhood close to many parks and tons of restarants and other ameninites.

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What a cute little green

Submitted by Adam.s on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 10:09.

What a cute little green home and the prius in the drive way is even better. We are working with a San Antonio home builder to make our home more green starting with updating our HVAC system to use less energy and oil.