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Asheville Real Estate - Energy Star and Healthy Built Homes (see listings below)Asheville Energy Star & Healthy Built Homes

A few basic FAQ's on Asheville energy star/healthy built/green homes
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What is an energy star home?
In a nut shell an energy star home is an energy efficient home. It uses less energy than your standard home does, it is better for the environment because you use less energy which means the power plant uses less energy which also means there is less pollution derived from the power plant.
To earn the energy star for a home, the home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are typically 20-30% more energy efficient than the standard home built today. This goes hand in hand with green building.
Remember when purchasing appliances, hot water heaters, dishwashers etc..., always look for the "Energy Star Label" .

What is a Asheville healthy built home, green home or a WNC healthy built home?
Green home, Asheville healthy built home and WNC healthy built homes are one in the same. Comparing an Asheville green home to a standard built home, an Asheville real estate healthy built home is a home that uses less energy to run the home, takes less water and natural resources, creates less waste, provides healthier indoor air quality and the use of water and energy conservation. See eco-friendly home listings below.

Do you need to certify that your home is green or healthy built?
There are different levels of certifications available to officially determine how green your home is or is going to be. But nothing is stopping a homeowner greening up their home without obtaining a certification. You can start greening up your home by just changing your light bulbs to energy savers.
If you are going to build a new home in Asheville or remodel your existing home and you want to incorporate green building into the home then I would recommend having your home certified. This certification comes with inspections and knowledgeable people that will ensure that your green building is done correctly. There is also the added benefit of a possible increase in sales price should you sell your home. Asheville healthy built homes are becoming more and more popular every day.
The National Green Building Standard is the first residential green building rating system to undergo the full consensus process and receive American National Standards Institute approval. The four threshold levels - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald - allow builders to achieve entry-level green building, or the highest level of sustainable "green" building incorporating energy savings of 60% or more.

What's involved in going WNC healthy built/green?
The sky's the limit, but for most of us on a budget it is providing green building at a cost that is affordable. This would be to create less energy to run the home, use less water and natural resources, create less waste, provide healthier indoor air quality and water, waste and energy conservation and to accomplish all this within your budget/reasonable cost.

What's the benefit of an Asheville healthy built home?
Better quality of life
Energy cost savings could be as much as 60%
Help save the environment
Better indoor air quality
Better energy household management
Tax credit is available for certain applications
Increased home values

What are a few things I can do to my existing home to help?
You can start with family energy and water conservation
Replace light bulbs with energy efficient ones
Replace windows with energy efficient ratings
Increase insulation where applicable
Replace existing appliances with energy and water efficient ones
Replace toilets for water efficientcy
Seal air leaks and cracks
Use low energy lighting
Use toxin-free materials
Alternative energy sources
Recycled materials
And so on…..

Feel free to contact me for more information on "Asheville Energy Star Homes" or other real estate in Asheville and WNC; residential - condos - golf communities - new communities- luxury homes - home sites - land tracts - commercial - multi familyYou can also click on Video Library to view Asheville NC real estate videos, communities, areas and towns.

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Price: $ 4,950,000
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The Cliffs At Walnut Cove


MLS: 479006
211 Secluded Hills Lane
Arden, NC

Lot Size: 2.06 acres

-Exquisite architectually designed home for a premier lot in Walnut Cove. Soaring ceilings with huge timbers in the great room, curving limestone ....
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Price: $ 1,995,000
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The Cliffs At Walnut Cove


MLS: 457531
1590 Country View Way
Arden, NC

Lot Size: 1.32 acres

Enjoy spectacular mountain views through a 33' wall of glass in this luxurious green HealthyBuilt Home in the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Passive solar ....
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Price: $ 1,699,000
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Merrills Chase


MLS: 485621
2 Merrills Chase
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: 5.9 acres

Fantastic Renovated private estate on over 5 acres with the gourmet chef in detail has been overlooked with this expansive custom home featuring ....
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Price: $ 1,290,000
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Reynolds Mountain


MLS: 476223
248 Senator Reynolds Road
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: .7 acres

-Once the model with every bell and whistle included for your charmed life in this mountain rustic home. Four fireplaces, elevator, cedar ceilings, ....
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Price: $ 1,098,000
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The Views Of Asheville


MLS: 507179
116 Distant View Drive
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: 1.5 acres

Breathtaking Western sunset views from every room! Custom top quality built high performance 'green' home. NC Healthy Built & Energy Star certified. ....
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Price: $ 990,000
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Ramble Biltmore Forest


MLS: 459100
240 Racquet Club Rd. Lot 187
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: .28 acres

Preconstruction. Lovely detailed craftsman style and economical option for a Ramble custom home. A Southern Living Design, built by Asheville's ....
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Price: $ 849,000
Subdivision:
Cheshire


MLS: 507644
9 Emerson
Black Mountain, NC

Lot Size: .09 acres

Authentic Craftsman Style, magnificent views! Gold Level NC Healthy Built, beautiful exterior of natural stone, rock columns, post and beam porch, ....
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Price: $ 799,900
Subdivision:
The Views Of Asheville


MLS: 506207
116 Distant View Drive
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: .7 acres

Breathtaking Western sunset views from every room! Custom top quality built high performance 'green' home. NC Healthy Built & Energy Star certified. ....
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Price: $ 795,000
Subdivision:
Dunroy On Rutledge


MLS: 505522
29 Turkey Roost Court
Flat Rock, NC

Lot Size: 1.95 acres

-You'll have to see to believe the quality in this better than new home. Solid oak doors, hardwood floors, spacious rooms, abundance of Mouser ....
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Price: $ 649,900
Subdivision:
Sunset Mountain


MLS: 508301
00 Vance Gap Road
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: 1.82 acres

-New Energy Star Certified home to be built on 1.82 acres East facing lot on scenic Vance Gap Road in Sunset Mountain off Town Mountain Road. Great ....
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Price: $ 649,000
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The Settings Of Black Mountain


MLS: 490103
37 Cottage Settings Lane
Black Mountain, NC

Lot Size: .32 acres

An immaculate Healthy Built/Energy Star home located in the heart of Black Mountain. Brilliantly crafted by award winning Living Stone Construction. ....
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Price: $ 599,000
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The Ridge At Black Mtn Estates


MLS: 507628
440 West Chapel
Black Mountain, NC

Lot Size: .4 acres

Brand new construction in Black Mountain town limits, public utilities. BEST VIEWS IN BLACK MOUNTAIN - FACING SOUTH AND WEST FOR AMAZING SUNSETS FROM ....
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Price: $ 550,000
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Grand Highlands At Bearwallow


MLS: 508490
332 Summerset Drive
Hendersonville, NC

Lot Size: .63 acres

Welcome to the best keep secret in Henderson County- Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mtn, w/long range mtn views, lodge clubhouse, equestrian barn ....
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Price: $ 530,000
Subdivision:
Chunns Cove


MLS: 492061
22 Rolling View Drive
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: .51 acres

2008 Arts & Craft, private 1/2 acre lot on cul-de-sac, 5 min. to DT. Triple zoned, oversized garage main, hot tub on screened porch, two decks, ....
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Price: $ 498,000
Subdivision:
Providence


MLS: 508063
491 Cadbury Way
Fletcher, NC

Lot Size: 1.15 acres

ECO-MINDED w/2800 PHOTOVOLTAIC/watt SOLAR PANELS, ENERGY STAR windows, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNED LEED CERTIFIED WALNUT FLRING, GREEN RECYCLED ....
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Price: $ 495,000
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Not In Subdivision


MLS: 465504
101 Log Gap Road
Fairview, NC

Lot Size: 3.03 acres

-Green bulit/Arts & Crafts style. Wooded hillside w/protected view. 20 ft. clg in great room. Cherry floors/handmade curved support beams. Striking ....
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Price: $ 454,900
Subdivision:
Pinebrook Farms


MLS: 481603
55 Creekside View Dr. (#81b)
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: .05 acres

Views of Reems Creek. Award Winning Open Floor Plan w/lots of glass. Master features Bright Sunroom, Jetted Tub, Double Sinks, Lrg Walk in Shower. ....
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Price: $ 439,000
Subdivision:
Cummings Cove


MLS: 456226
63 Whistlewood Ln
Hendersonville, NC

Lot Size: .2 acres

An ENERGY STAR qualified new home.Wynfield Easy living, within walking dist.to our Sports Complex & Golf Course.32'porch & deck, vaulted & tray ....
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Price: $ 429,900
Subdivision:
Pinebrook Farms


MLS: 491679
38 Creekside View Dr (#13)
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: .24 acres

The Haywood - Main Level Living Bright & Open Perfect for Entertaining in N. Asheville's Premier Arts & Crafts Community. Granite, Hardwoods, Jetted ....
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Price: $ 411,900
Subdivision:
Pinebrook Farms


MLS: 491676
2 Bungalow Way (#1)
Asheville, NC

Lot Size: .24 acres

The Villager - Main Level Living, Open plan Perfect for Entertaining in N. Asheville's Premier Arts & Crafts Community. Granite, Hardwoods, Jetted tub ....
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