Property Description

The featured home on the 2006 Truckee/Tahoe/Reno Solar Homes Tour, this 2,100 sf home's “Green” construction & energy efficient features include a 3 kW, grid-tied solar (PV) electricity and solar hot water/heating systems (all automated); stained concrete flooring with hydronic radiant heat (very comfortable, very efficient); and ultra energy efficient (R-53) walls built from straw bale and hand-plastered with lime plaster. The house stays naturally cool in summer, and comfortably warm in winter. Other eco-friendly interior features include upstairs bamboo ceilings; cork walls and stair treads; hemp wall trim; recycled glass kitchen counter; and hand-built concrete bathroom counter and shower. During winter months the back-up, on-demand propane water heater provides seamless hot water and heat (one small tank will last the entire year). A carport accommodates two standard vehicles. High-speed DSL, Dish (satellite) HDTV, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, and TV/entertainment unit are installed. A Honda 928 snowblower is provided for clearing the driveway. Also includes a large tool shed for storage and optional dog area with electric doggy door.

Move-In Specials

• Move-In Specials: This home and property are available for a one-year lease starting Sept. 1. Rent includes electricity and plowing of the main (private) road. You can opt to rent the house fully furnished (with hand-made Southwestern furniture) for an additional $150 per month.

Lease Information

• Deposit: 4900.00
• 1-Year Lease Available
• 2-Year Lease Available
• Lease Option Available

Utilities

• Water Included
• Sewer Included
• Electric Included

Policies

• Dogs: Dogs Allowed
• Cats: Cats Allowed
• Smoking: Smoking Not Allowed

Area

• Neighborhood: The first home in Nevada across the NV-CA state line along the I-80 corridor, this unique house and property is located on an ultra-private, 8.9 acres with spectacular mountain views of and a hiking trail into the adjacent Toiyabe National Forest. Live "in the country" with all the benefits of an income tax-free Nevada residence, close to Reno AND Truckee—just a 20 minute drive to Reno-Tahoe Airport, and 25 minutes east or west to either South Reno/Meadowood Mall or Northstar-at-Tahoe!
• School: Verdi Elementary School is local. Middle and high schools are in Reno.

Interior

• Kitchen - Refrigerator · Dishwasher · Microwave · Island · Stove · Pantry · Garbage Disposal
• Flooring - Hardwood · Other Flooring: - Stained Concrete
• Rooms - Living Room · Dining Room · Utility Room
• Amenities - Washer / Dryer · Valuted Ceilings · Cable Available · Broadband Available · Furnished · Bookshelf · Scenic View · Blinds ·

Exterior

• Fence