Green Homes For Sale In Santa Cruz

Finding green homes for sale in Santa Cruz can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be! Living and working in Santa Cruz myself, I know how important it is to some of my clients to find an energy-efficient and sustainably constructed home. California is one of the best places in the country to find forward-thinking developments, and many of these include a push for environmental stewardship. If you're passionate about leading an eco-friendly lifestyle or even just want to save some money on the utility bills, then check out these eco homes to see what's available in your area.

 

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As a Green Designee and certified EcoBroker, Lauren is the best source in Santa Cruz County for helping you buy an eco-friendly home. Let her help you find the best home to match your commitment to an environmentally-responsible lifestyle. She'll be happy to connect you with the best green certified homes in the area.

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Santa Cruz Eco-Friendly Homes

On the outside, eco-friendly homes and developments have a similar appearance to other types of homes, but its what's on the inside that counts. During the construction phase, each of these homes were thoughtfully developed to create the least amount of waste and use recycled or reclaimed materials wherever possible. They're then built with high-quality materials to better insulate the home, sustainable lumber, and equipped with energy-efficient appliances and systems. Here are just some things to look for in a green certified home.

  • Spray-foam insulation & 2x4 walls, instead of little insulation and particle board walls.
  • Hi-efficiency heat pump (for heating and cooling).
  • Energy Star® appliances & low-flow toilets

LEED® & BuildGreen® Certified Homes

What Is LEED®?An internationally recognized certification, LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. It's essentially a rating system and framework that sets guidelines for the construction industry, and allows their products to graded on the scale. It's implemented by a third-party to certify that the project was built according to the guidelines. Certification starts at 40 points and ranges all the way up to 100, or 125 in some cases. Ideally, the higher the number, the better.

About BuildGreen® Similar to LEED, BuildGreen is also a third-party service specifically for the real estate industry that advocates and advises on how to get the most environmental, social, and financial capital from a development. They use LEED as a fundamental part of their strategies and offer new ways to create better spaces for you, your community, and the environment.

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