[announce] Green & Energy Efficient House for Rent/Sale in Detroit

greg vendena gvendena at igc.org
Thu May 13 15:57:11 CDT 2010


UNIQUE GREEN & ENERGY EFFICIENT HOUSE FOR RENT or SALE

Originally built in 1915, this home has been completely remodeled:
new windows, roof, exterior, insulation, new kitchen, new
bathroom, new furnace, new electrical.

Also the process was an official lead abatement, so it is safe for
young kids/pregnant women. The house was remodeled to be
environmentally-friendly and healthy. The total energy cost for
the house is (at the most) $1200 annually, if occupied all day, all year.

Green and Energy Efficient features include:
1.	Blown in cellulose insulation in the walls, with additional exterior insulation. 
High levels of attic insulation (16")
2.	Air sealing, caulking and sealing major air leaks, including in the attic & basement.
3.	New, Energy Star qualified wood windows with low-e glass and argon gas.
4.	Energy efficient lighting.
5.	Energy Star qualified new furnace at 92% efficient.
6.	New daylight improvements.
7.	Recycled wood, concrete, and other materials.
8.	Locally sourced materials.
9.	Certified wood (from managed forests) and bamboo.
10.	Low VOC healthy paints, glues and finishes.
11.	Energy Star appliances.
12.	Occupancy sensor controlled lighting in the basement.
13.	Flexible floor plan allows for multiple options for different uses.
14.	Water efficient fixtures, including Water Sense qualified toilet.
15.	Raingarden for absorbing roof run-off.
16.	Michigan native species landscaping.
17.	Recycled concrete pavers and locally sourced gravel.
18.	Space for vegetable gardening and composting.
19.	Indoor planter for air-quality.


Everything has been restored to a level where the house
should need very few major repairs for the next 25-40 years.
The house is re-designed inside and out, its contemporary but
warm and also respects the historic features.
The neighborhood is very stable, with a library around the
corner, a beautiful park with playground one block away, and
with easy access to I-94, downtown, Wayne State, University,
Detroit Medical Center, Belle Isle, and major bus lines.

Link to Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89096508@N00/page1/

SIZE: 3 Bedroom (2 private, 1 open), 1 Bathroom, Open Living Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Full Basement. (about 1200 square feet)
RENT: $700 / month. - or lease with option to buy.
LOCATION: 4708 Seminole St., Detroit 48214 (do not disturb occupants please)

Call for a Showing
4708 SEMINOLE ST.
DUBOSE PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
248-557-6107
www.duboserealtygroup.com







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