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Green Homes for Sale in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Surrounding Areas

In the Triangle area, more and more energy-efficient homes are being built to satisfy the growing demand for green homes. Green homes are sought out for their many environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as reducing emissions, conserving water, reducing operating costs, and improving health. In order to ensure that a house is truly environmentally friendly, it is important to have independent certification.

Benefits of Owning a Green Home

  • Green homes are environmentally friendly. Building a green homes uses less energy than building a conventional home, and the use of recycled and reused materials to reduce waste is encouraged. Green homes are also built to be more durable than conventional homes, resulting in less waste over time. Green homes use less energy and water than conventional homes.
  • Living in a green home comes with health benefits. Air quality in a green home is superior to other homes. Green homes use safer products in their construction that do not emit as many chemicals as those used in conventional homes.  
  • Owning a green home comes with many economic benefits. Green homes are durable, meaning that they need less work to maintain. Green homes are also energy efficient, so utility bills are lower. Energy Star-rated appliances help to decrease a home’s water and energy usage. In addition to these savings, there are various incentives that come with owning a green home. For example, energy companies give rate discounts to Energy Star-rated homes. 

Types of Certifications for Green Homes

  • National Green Building Standard (NGBS): The NGBS certification is one of the best known green building standards in the United States. In order for a home to be NGBS certified, it must be certified by an independent third party. There are four certification levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald. Homes with NGBS certification feature high performance in six areas: site design, resource efficiency, water efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and building operation and maintenance.
  • Energy Star: Energy Star certified homes are designed to save up to 30% in energy efficiency savings compared to typical new homes. Energy Star certified homes must meet requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Features of Energy Star certified homes include: energy-efficient lighting and appliances; high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; and complete thermal enclosure systems.
  • ecoHOME: Southern Energy Management, a North Carolina-based sustainable energy company, developed the ecoHOME program in 2012 as an alternative to more stringent green certifications. The ecoHOME certification allows more flexibility than other green certifications, appealing to builders intimidated by stringent green certifications. Certified ecoHOMEs have features like energy-efficient lighting, programmable thermostats, high-efficiency HVAC, reduced water usage, and advanced air sealing.
  • High Efficiency Residential Option (HERO) code: Homes that comply with the HERO building code are 30% more energy efficient than homes  built to North Carolina’s current code.

Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index

  • Created by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to serve as a standard measure of home energy efficiency, the HERS Index rates homes relative to a "Standard New Home" meeting current industry standards. The HERS rating is assessed by a certified Home Energy Rater.
  • The HERS Index ranges from 0 to 150, with 0 being the most energy efficient (Net Zero Energy Home), 100 being a Standard New Home, and 150 being the least energy efficient.
  • A home scoring 80 on the HERS Index would be 20% more efficient than than a standard new home, while a home scoring 120 would be 20% less efficient than a standard new home.
  • A typical home built before 2006 has a HERS rating of 130.

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Green Homes for Sale in the Triangle

2517 Banner Street, Durham image
2517 Banner Street, Durham $350,000

2 bedrooms, 1 bath,Built in 1942 Approx: 800 square feet Lovely cottage: red standing seam metal roof, German lap wooden siding, freshly painted interior. Beautiful custo...

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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 2450592 MLS
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204 Yellow Jasmine Path, Apex image
204 Yellow Jasmine Path, Apex $425,000 ▼

Do you want a pretty yard on a culdesac? An open plan perfect for entertaining? An avid gardener planted color through the yard & created a wonderful patio sitting area....

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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2445519 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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407 East End Avenue, Durham image
407 East End Avenue, Durham $499,900

Investors alert, this custom built house optimized for low maintenance & rental efficiency! The features highly effective & functional layout of an open kitchen/living sp...

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  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2449396 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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6604 Parizade Street, Raleigh image
6604 Parizade Street, Raleigh $499,900

BEAUTIFUL LUXURIOUS GEM! Home Feat. Mstr Ste w/Trey ceiling on Main, In- Law Ste on Main, 2 addl bedrms on 2nd flr, 3 full bths, Laminate flooring thru-out, Eng. Hardwds ...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2450478 MLS
  • COMING SOON Status
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36 Whitehall Drive, Pittsboro image
36 Whitehall Drive, Pittsboro $565,000 ▲

Introducing the Be The Change floor plan - home will be ready in July in Chatham Park. It's time to take charge and make a change and enjoy this 4 bedroom open concept fl...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2443898 MLS
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28 Whitehall Drive, Pittsboro image
28 Whitehall Drive, Pittsboro $570,000 ▲

Airy and open floor plan with generous Living Room. Gourmet Kitchen features tons of cabinet space, oversized island, gas cooktop, vent hood, and built-in microwave. Perf...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2444472 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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8320 Mangum Dairy Road, Wake Forest image
8320 Mangum Dairy Road, Wake Forest $695,000 ▼

Own a piece of history. This lovely log cabin home set on the former site of the Mangum Dairy farm is a slice of rural beauty with access to modern amenities. See yoursel...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2443069 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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1860 Sissipahaw Way Unit #D204, Saxapahaw image
1860 Sissipahaw Way Unit #D204, Saxapahaw $715,000 ▼

Showstopping second floor condo with River view! Large open concept living area with large windows and large balcony. TONS of custom upgrades- new appliances, new hickory...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2441516 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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13041 Norwood Road, Raleigh image
13041 Norwood Road, Raleigh $774,900 ▼

Stunning brick home boasts of a gorgeous peaceful setting & is perfectly situated in North Raleigh on 1.63 acres w/ no HOA! It has new solar panels, a gorgeous screened n...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2440255 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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268 Hill Creek Boulevard, Chapel Hill image
268 Hill Creek Boulevard, Chapel Hill $780,000

Gorgeous Briar Chapel home - blends transitional & traditional! Transitional living space w/ beautiful gourmet kitchen, double island concept great for the culinary lover...

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  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2448782 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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Lot 8 Array Drive, Chapel Hill image
Lot 8 Array Drive, Chapel Hill $1,059,000 ▲

Build this one level modernist style home or the plan of your choice in Array, NC’s 1st net-zero energy n'hood. The homes will be built to the highest energy efficiency s...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2442555 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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5312 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill image
5312 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill $1,195,000

Custom built by CS WITT in 1982, this home continues to live well in 2022. Large rooms, high ceilings, quality materials. Washed oak floors and cypress paneled study. Coz...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 2437077 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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531 Archie Johnson Road, Siler City image
531 Archie Johnson Road, Siler City $1,650,000

Original Self-Johnson Farm House fully renovated and greatly expanded in 2005. 42 SOLAR PANELS! Incredibly low energy bills! Simply one of the most beautiful farms in th...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2442583 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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2029 Giovanni Court, Cary image
2029 Giovanni Court, Cary $9,000,000

Nearly 13,000 SF of custom luxury in Cary’s exclusive Renaissance @ Regency Estates. Created by a dream team of esteemed architect, builder, interior designer & craftspeo...

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  • 6 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 2433250 MLS
  • ACTIVE Status
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Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2022 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .

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