SEDONA LOT FOR GREEN BUILDING, RED ROCK VIEWS
AND PASSIVE SOLAR ORIENTATION
Listing Details:
Legal Description: Lot 13 the Palisades, Sedona (parcel # 401-56-013)
Price: $189,900.
MLS# 504125
Lot size: .63 acre
2015 Taxes: $1,612.
Call Nora (agent) at 928-300-5508 for personal attention.
Sedona lot for green building, red rock views and passive solar orientation.
If one wants to build "green" one should begin by selecting a building site that promotes a green construction. A green building site also known as sustainable living provides the right balance of appropriate orientation for effective use of energy, lighting, ventilation and a stimulating and comfortable environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle. A green, passive solar building site requires south and east exposures to insure maximum energy efficiency, providing comfort and warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer. One wants full, natural light and to be well connected to the outdoors. To the list, in Sedona, an ideal site will have panoramic red rock views facing the direction of the solar gain. However, God did not put many red rocks on the south side of Sedona. To find a panoramic view lot such as this one, that faces south and east is truly rare. Prevailing winds in Sedona come from the south and west and flow north and east. Therefore, a lot that faces into the wind will benefit from wind-induced ventilation, desired when building green. The topography surrounding this lot assist with proper air circulation. It sits on a corner. To the south the earth slopes down. To the north, the earth slopes up. To the east is a 1.06 acre parcel on which a home has been built on the northerly most portion of the property. Therefore, the view corridor for lot 13 is insured to remain undeveloped. Traversing this building site is a small seasonal creek that runs during severe rain storms. The home can be built to span it the creek or parallel to it. Natural vegetation abounds. The terrain contours here and there to add interest to the topography. Yet, it requires little to no effort to stay beautiful.
The Palisades is a view-t-full neighborhood in historic uptown Sedona.
Brewer Road (named after the Brewer family) dead ends before it reaches Oak Creek. Almost at the end, on the right, was a large tract of land that had been homesteaded by early settlers but never developed because the terrain was too hilly for the farming and ranching practices of the late 1800's. Mr. Ellis, a forward thinking developer, fell in love with the views found in this parcel and set out to develop it, though the timing was wrong. The population of Sedona, (then, unincorporated) was about 7,000 people. Folks feared that growth would compromise the quality of life Sedonans enjoyed and would detract from the natural beauty of the area. Their fears were so real that buses were hired to drive crowds to the planning and zoning meetings where they could voice their opposition. Because of this mind-set, Coconino County had failed to approve a new neighborhood for over seven years. Mr. Ellis was determined. He hired the best professionals and delivered uncompromising development practices overcoming every objection until the neighborhood was approved for development. By this time, high unemployment had sent the nation into a severe depression. Unscathed, Mr. Ellis and his daughter Kristen, a real estate broker from the Phoenix area (now a valued friend) proceeded to market all 64 lots to an upscale clientele who had the foresight to understand the preferred location, appreciate the grand views and could fund their majestic dream homes. Whether your passion is attending one of the many festivals: bluegrass, jazz, international film.... hiking, biking, golfing, riding, art, photography or spiritual pursuits, you'll find that Sedona's lifestyle is right for you. This building site will complement your enivonmentally friendly lifestyle and is exceptionally well suited to deliver all your Sedona green building "I want...s", red rock views and passive solar orientation.
For personal assistance on finding the right Sedona lot for green building
with red rock views and passive solar orientation,
call Nora 928-300-5508.
Making dreams like yours come true, since 1978.
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