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NEW PRICE! NET ZERO TREKHAUS

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

NET ZERO TREKHAUS

4331 SE Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97215

NEW PRICE $699,000

   3 BEDROOM |  2 BATH |  1,611 Sq Ft
MLS #22374509 | TAXES: $6,742

Light-filled spaces and clean lines welcome you to this net-zero energy Portland home. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a second story elevated open concept floor plan with magnificent views. Step out onto your balcony for outside entertaining or relaxing. Grow flowers or food in your large sunny pollinator garden out front or create your quiet hideaway in the backyard. Earth Advantage Platinum and Passive House Certified with a 10/10 energy score, this property is packed with climate-friendly amenities. With a 94 walk score and a 100 bike score, get to shops, cafes, dining, fitness, parks, schools and more! The city is at your doorstep!

WHAT’S AROUND?

  • New Seasons Market Hawthorne
  • Never Coffee
  • Movie Madness Video
  • Viking Soul Food Cart
  • Slappy Cakes
  • Horse Brass Pub
  • RoseWood Vintage + Collectables
  • Walgreens
  • Fred Meyer
  • Apizza Scholls
  • The Whole Bowl
  • ¿Por Qué No?
  • Stumptown Coffee Roasters
  • Laurelhurst Park
  • Portland Nursery
  • Jaciva’s Bakery + Chocolatier
  • Mt Tabor Park
  • Taborspace
  • Stumptown Coffee
  • H Mart

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

INNOVATIVE FEATURES

  • Uber efficient, thoughtfully designed net-zero TrekHaus home of the future!
  • Built by PDX Living, LLC in 2012
  • Earth Advantage Platinum and Passive House Certified
  • Designed as site net-zero energy with a 4.7 kW solar panel array
  • Thermal insulation throughout the house exceeds recommended insulation levels for the Pacific Northwest climate
    • R-38 floors
    • R-49 exterior walls
    • R-83 roof
  • Zehnder ComfoAir 350 heat-recovery ventilator (HRV) with additional charcoal filter provides consistent indoor fresh air
  • Triple-glazed Thermotech fiberglass-framed windows throughout
  • Windows
    • Large south-facing windows provide passive solar heat in winter and are shaded by roof overhang during hot summer months.
    • Shades on south and west facing windows provide additional adjustment of passive heat.
  • Soy-based phase-change material (BioPCM) installed behind drywall and second floor ceiling adds thermal mass and stabilizes the indoor temperature day and night – https://vimeo.com/29694245
  • Low-VOC building materials used throughout
  • Heat pump for energy efficient heating and cooling
  • New ultra efficient heat pump hot water heater in 2020
  • 30 year industrial-strength membrane roof

ENTRY LEVEL

  • Bright formal entry with built-in storage and open staircase to second level
  • Two quiet bedrooms plus laundry, storage and one large bath
  • Polished concrete floors

UPPER LEVEL

  • Open floor plan with large windows unites kitchen, living and dining spaces
  • One bedroom and one full bath
  • Hardwood staircase and cork flooring on upper level

KITCHEN

  • Open kitchen flooded with natural light and great views
  • Plenty of room for gatherings and entertaining
  • New Bosch dishwasher in 2022
  • New LG refrigerator in 2022
  • Natural wood cabinets and open metal shelving

LIVING + DINING AREAS

  • Open and bright living room with large windows & lovely built-ins
  • Front balcony spans the width of the house and offers a birds-eye view of the garden and street

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Abundant front yard pollinator garden with mature fruit trees and automatic Rain Bird drip irrigation system
  • Rainwater collection with a 1,500 gallon cistern for garden watering
  • Storage closet off upper level balcony
  • Long driveway
  • Storage room with exterior and interior entrances

TREKHAUS

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

GRAND CLIMATE-FRIENDLY CULLY

Posted on by Aryne + Dulcinea

GRAND CLIMATE-FRIENDLY CULLY

6022 NE 45th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218

NEW PRICE!!! $874,000

   3 BEDROOM |  3.1 BATH |  3,216 Sq Ft
MLS #22220227 | TAXES: $7,095

The lot next door is also available! MLS#22613959

This high-performing, green-built oasis awaits! Uniquely crafted with 3 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, and extra living area with exterior entrance in basement. Spacious and light-filled, this home was designed with an open floor plan on the main that flows to the back yard. Upstairs find laundry, bed and bathrooms, and open loft with skylights. Appointed with smart HVAC throughout, solar, earthen and wheatboard floors, recycled building materials – the genius of this house is bountiful! Shed and treehouse add even more delight in your tree-filled backyard. Make your climate-friendly forever home here.

WHAT’S AROUND?

  • Fernhill Park + Dog Park
  • Side Yard Farm + Kitchen Event Space
  • McMenamins Kennedy School
  • NEPO 42
  • Cully Farm Store
  • Oakshire Beer Hall
  • Take It Or Leave It Thrift Store
  • Portland Bloem
  • Stoopid Burger
  • Walgreens
  • New Seasons Market – Concordia
  • Aladdin’s Cafe Restaurant + Catering
  • Food Villa Market
  • Miss Zumstein’s Bakery & Coffee
  • Santo Domingo Taqueria
  • KISS Coffee
  • Cully Central Restaurant
  • Lovejoy’s Tea Room
  • Pizza Jerk – NE
  • Sumner Street Community Garden
  • The Spare Room
  • Common Ground Wellness Cooperative
  • Expatriate
  • Wilder
  • Ripe Cooperative
  • Mud Bay Pet Supply
  • Whitaker Ponds Natural Area
  • Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health

HIGHLIGHTS + FEATURES:

21st century living at its finest! One of a kind innovative custom-built home integrating craftsman style architecture and energy efficient, forward thinking modern systems.

GENERAL FEATURES

  • 3 bedroom, 3.1 bathroom single family home on 5,500 sf lot
  • 3216 sf on 3 finished levels plus 320 sf bonus loft space
  • Adjacent 5,500 sf property is a separate tax lot that currently serves as the garden and yard for the house.
  • 2 car parking pad and easy on street parking in front of house
  • Salvaged materials, low VOC products and natural finishes throughout

MAIN FLOOR

  • Formal entry w/ built in shelving and “old-school” vintage lockers for storage
  • Open floor plan uniting kitchen, living and dining rooms and den

KITCHEN

  • Oversized kitchen with plenty of room for party planning and entertaining
  • Madrone island countertop with prep sink and built-in composting pail
  • Stainless steel appliances and countertops
  • Marmoleum flooring
  • Recycling center
  • Mixer stand
  • Pantry
  • Built-in desk and shelving

LIVING + DINING ROOMS

  • Bright spaces with large south facing windows + French doors to the back deck and yard
  • Newly refinished earthen floor absorbs and radiates heat in the winter
  • Bonus space makes for the perfect den, home office, yoga, art studio, or guest room

UPPER LEVEL

  • Vaulted bedroom ceilings and open lofts with skylights that run the length of the second floor and connect all of the bedroom
  • Ceiling fans in all bedrooms
  • Complete laundry room at top of the stairs
  • Wheatboard flooring
  • Primary suite includes a full bath with shower and soaking tub, walk-in closet, drop down ladder provides access to full floor lofts
  • Built-in desks and shelving in two additional bedrooms

BATHROOMS

  • En suite bath in primary bedroom
  • Family bathroom in upper floor hallway
  • Full bath in basement
  • 1/2 bath on main floor

BASEMENT

  • Separate living space in basement with exterior entrance is the perfect guest suite, movie theater, home gym or rumpus room
  • Kitchenette
  • Open living area
  • Full bathroom
  • Enclosed office with two individual work spaces, built-in desks, shelving and ample
  • natural light
  • Fantastic accent wall built with reclaimed wood
  • Interior access to the main house
  • Additional features include: advanced mechanical room, storage and stained concrete flooring

OUTDOOR SPACES

  • Beautiful front yard and path up to the covered front deck
  • Covered back deck off dining room leads to back and side yards
  • Front and back decks constructed from local FSC certified cedar
  • Original handcrafted recycled metal deck railings
  • Storage shed with bike locker
  • Treehouse

ENERGY CONSERVATION

  • Deep overhangs to shade summer sun and keep water off of the building
  • Small west facing windows with low Solar Heat Gain glazing to keep spaces cool
  • Night flush cooling with operable skylights and ceiling fans in bedrooms and lofts
  • East−West passive solar orientation
  • South facing glass to heat 2 ̃ thick earthen floors
  • Warm air stratifying in lofts returned through heat exchanger to preheat incoming air
  • 24 ̃ O.C. roof framing to reduce thermal bridging
  • Bio based, low density polyurethane insulation
  • Extensive air sealing − 70% lower than Energy Star requirements
  • Energy Star lighting fixtures, ceiling fans & ventilation fans

SYSTEMS

  • 2 KW solar hot water system
  • 2 KW photovoltaic system for electricity
  • 7500 gallon rainwater harvesting system treated to drinking water quality for whole house
  • LifeBreath Warm Air Furnace with water−to−air heat exchanger and heat recovery ventilation
  • Instantaneous gas hot water heater
  • Low flow dual flush toilets, shower heads and faucets
  • Passive radon removal system
  • Panasonic Whisper Green fans on timers for bathrooms

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

  • Balanced interior lighting
  • Numerous interior relites
  • Salvaged wood trim finished with natural oil finish

About Us: Over the course of their professional partnership, Aryne + Dulcinea have helped hundreds of clients prosper in their new lives. During this time, they have prided themselves in their top-notch selling abilities, with homes outperforming market standards, consistently exceeding list price while most of their listings sell in under 7 days. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Aryne & Dulcinea will work in collaboration to guide you in investing in your future and reaching your real estate goals.

Gorgeous Green Hills Property

Posted on by Tracey Henkels

 

Congratulations to Sophie & Patrick!

I’m not sure if many of you know this about me, but my first love was actually Architecture. I studied at Iowa State University and worked as an Architect for over 6 years before making the switch to Real Estate in 2004. It really comes in handy to understand engineering and materials when I’m helping just about all of my clients. Although in this in this situation it really came in handy that I have a degree in Architecture because Sophie and Patrick were interested in finding as much land as possible, as close in as possible to build their dream home. They found a gorgeous acre in the Green Hills neighborhood! And we were able to talk shop and confirm it’s a great spot for their next big chapter. 

I’m so thrilled to be able to help them and I’d love to work with anyone you know who might need my expertise. 

 

Love Every Day

Posted on by Living Room Realty
Start 2019 off right in a home that you love. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to think about love at a whole other level. Living in the beautiful and energy efficient Net Zero home could bring you love every day of the year. With an open plan that let’s in plenty of light and a master on the main, this could be your dream home. You’ll also love the courtyard and patio that is great for entertaining, too.
Step inside the Net Zero home

Pringle Creek Community is also an extension of the Net Zero home, and a great way to feel connected with nature and neighbors. Your dream home extends into the orchards, the green houses, and the babbling creek. It doesn’t stop there, there’s also Painters Hall, the community center and events space. This is a resident amenity, where you could join in on the fun of finding your inner peace with yoga or perhaps finding kinship at the book club, where books are optional and the conversation is lively.

Relax in an comfortable open plan and take in the sunshine.

Wander into the historic Lord and Burnham greenhouses and say, “Hello,” to expert Urban Farmer, Colleen Owen. The community has a 25 share CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) that you could join, and a farm stand to boot. You might find yourself at Cluckingham Palace. Yes, just like the name, it’s a chicken coop filled with chickens that are held to the highest regard being fed organic produce to make the farm fresh eggs even yummier and nutritious.

The Net Zero home is a home to fall in love with, and it’s in a place to live a happy and healthy life. Curious about what the Net Zero home looks like? Experience it for yourself. There’s an open house happening this Saturday, February 2, from 11:00 – 2:00pm. See what living sustainably looks like.

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, February 2, 11:00am – 2:00pm

The One

Posted on by Living Room Realty

Pringle Creek Community is a one of a kind neighborhood, and we are excited to let you know that a very special and unique home has just become available. Like that special someone who only comes around once in a blue moon, the Net Zero home is sure to take your breath away. This unique 4-bedroom and 2.5 bath home has a master on the main with plenty of natural light, as well as a beautiful courtyard that’s ideal for entertaining guests. When we think ofthe one, this one is the home that checks all the boxes.

The One
Step into the Net Zero Home.

Taking even a closer look as to what makes the Net Zero home super energy efficient is it’s construction. It’s made out of ICF, which stands for insulated concrete forms. Essentially, 100% recycled polystyrene blocks are put up like you might think of Legos. They are connected together, and then concrete is poured in between them to make a form that provides a very tight building insulation envelope. This means, your energy bills will be significantly less, because it takes less energy to heat and cool the home.  This home exhibits expert craftsmanship thanks to Better Builders of Oregon’s expertise in building with ICF for over 25 years.

The One
Light-filled Living

Zooming back out, Pringle Creek Community also has wonderful amenities for its residents,  like the first LEED Platinum community center in the nation along with a flourishing urban farm. Residents can choose to have indoor and outdoor gardening plots, or just stop and smell the roses while picking up an extra sprig of rosemary to liven things up. The dedicated green space expands beyond the urban farm’s green houses to the meadows, orchards and spills into the serene namesake Pringle Creek. As you can see, the Net Zero home is such a unique opportunity that doesn’t come along too often. Don’t miss out on this special home situated in an urban oasis.

OPEN HOUSES

Sunday, December 2nd from 11:00am – 2:00pm

Tuesday, December 4th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

TOURS

Please contact us to set-up a tour of Pringle Creek Community by clicking here.