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. 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 the walls beneath this thermal boundary, the house interfaces with a stable temperature zone. This reduces the temperature differential between the inside and outside, making the structure warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than a conventional home, thereby requiring less energy to maintain a comfortable indoor climate.
Details
| MLS # | 26042217 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1983 |
| Days On Site | 65 |
| Listing Provided By | Ensley Real Estate | Robyn R Britton |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,458 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | Res |
| Acreage | 3.30 |
Taxes
| Property | 1799 |
|---|
Area Information
| State | MI |
|---|---|
| County | Montcalm |
| City | Pierson |
| Zip Code | 49339 |
| School District | Tri County |
| High School | Tri County |
| Listing VS Median (in 49339) | |
Price: $343,900 low | high Med: $295,000 sqft: 1,458 low | high Med: 2,132 $ / sqft: $236 low | high Med: $138 On site: 65 low | high Med: 30 | |
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| State | MI |
|---|---|
| County | Montcalm |
| City | Pierson |
| Zip Code | 49339 |
| School District | Tri County |
| High School | Tri County |
| Listing VS Median (in 49339) | |
Price: $343,900 low | high Med: $295,000 sqft: 1,458 low | high Med: 2,132 $ / sqft: $236 low | high Med: $138 On site: 65 low | high Med: 30 | |
