The surprise is inside this charming, ENERGY-EFFICIENT VINTAGE BUNGALOW, lovingly restored following the principles of GREEN building, feng shui, vashtu, and the City of Palm Springs building codes, and, honoring the original footprint. Magical space with the energy of light. Every room of this eco-friendly hideaway was transformed with the intention of lasting the owner’s lifetime. All work 2004- 2009. Home and garden offer low maintenance, energy savings (2008 utility bills totaled around $700/yr = $60/mo), and healthful living. The front is purposely simple and unpretentious. THIS IS A SMART HOME FOR THE FUTURE. Bonus: good bones.... the structure is pure redwood with x-sheared walls. THIS IS NOT JUST A CHARMING COSMETIC FIXER in a great location two to five minutes from great shopping, parks, golf courses, schools, etc., IT’S AN INVESTMENT IN AN AREA THAT IS GRADUALLY UPGRADING. In addition, the cost to completely renovate an equivalent home with the same new systems (A/C, electric, gas, water), green, healthful features, and custom detailing would exceed current market values by more than $175,000. This is a home carefully restored for the inevitable high energy demands of the future. To build this home today, without the land, would cost $185-$250,000. Some neighborhood homes for sale are bank-owned properties accounting for low sales prices, and/or are owner occupied but not "green", nor restored with most or all systems and detailing. Condo communities two-three minutes away are priced around $230,000 for 2 + 2 with HOA fees between $400 and $1000/mo and in most cases you do not own the land, and, they are not "green". Other "green" homes on the market in Palm Springs are priced between $650,000 and $1,200,000. June 2009 Dwell magazine says "think small, green, and self-sufficient for the future." See all green details at greenhomesforsale.com or come and see for yourself, you'll be welcomed. Call WJ at (760)218-3838 Buyer's agents welcome too. Neighborhood Description A quiet neighborhood minutes from City Hall, schools, shopping, major streets, bus lines and the airport. Residents are a combination of singles, couples, and families, friendly and polite. Gradually transforming area with a home or two on most blocks under new construction or being renovated. On this block of 12 properties, five are either completely new or restored. Next door is a gorgeous, new 3,500 ft custom home. Three more homes are in the process of being restored. Great mountain views, great for bike riding. Demuth Park is a six-seven minute walk down the road and features three sets of tennis courts. There are three neighboring golf courses. Home Depot, Office Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, Staples, Marshall’s, Del Taco, Panda Express, Rubio's Grill, Wells Fargo bank, service stations and convenience stores are a five-ten minute walk from the house. Five minute drive to Trader Joe's and Target. The bus line is four short blocks away. New Gene Autry express road to 10 Freeway is seven blocks away. Cielo Vista Elementary School is eliminating part of the old campus and rebuilding a new school.
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