Sold! Buyers go ga-ga for this extreme green home

This earth-sheltered house in Maplewood got three offers and sold for more than the list price

May 9, 2013 at 9:20PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Just Sold! Even in the very best of the markets, houses built with unusual construction techniques can be a tough sell. This earth-sheltered concrete house with a grass roof in Maplewood is a major exception. It sold within six days of hitting the market, and there were three offers above the $525,000 list price, though the sale price won't be disclosed until after the closing in mid June, according to listing agent, Richard Berger of Coldwell Banker Burnet. The house is on 2.6 acres, has a sweeping solarium and state-of-the-art energy efficient features, including on-demand tankless water heater and a passive solar design.

(Matt Dahlman/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(Matt Dahlman/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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