$339,900

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 -… Read More 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. 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Ensley Real Estate, Robyn R Britton

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,458

Lot Size

3.49 Acres

Year Built

1983

MLS Number

26056444

30 Days Snapshot Of 49339

$690k

+75%

(avg) sold price

-66%

home sold

-98%

(avg) day on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface Type: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Basement

Basement: Slab

Building

Architectural Style: Ranch, Underground, Building Area Total: 1,458, Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl Siding, Living Area: 1,458, Year Built: 1983, 1 story

Exterior Features

Features: Other

Fireplaces

Features: Formal Dining, Living Room, Building includes fireplace, 1 total fireplace

Garage

Attached Garage, Garage Included, 1 garage space

Heating

Heating: Forced Air, Heating Included

Interior Features

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned

Laundry

Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup

Lot

Features: Wooded, 3.3 acres, Area: 3.3, Dimensions: 312.72x564x312.72x564, 152,024 square feet

Parking

Features: Attached

Property

Parcel Number: 015-028-014-30, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: Other, Concrete, Metal

Sewer

Sewer: Septic Tank

Taxes

Annual Amount: $1,791, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utilities: Cable Available, Water Source: Well

Windows

Features: Insulated Windows

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