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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
Better than new and SOLAR powered! Over $20,000 in solar panels discreetly installed on the back of this home provide super low energy bills + upgraded 2020 LVP flooring ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2335702 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Shell unit, ready to be finished! Enjoy a large family room with 2 story casement windows, open concept and open air loft. Beautiful river views! Family room, dining room...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188241 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready December!This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quiet place to work...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333874 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Hazelnut is an interior townhome with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quiet place for work or ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333851 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready November!This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quiet place thunder...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2324331 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready November!This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quiet place to work...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2327501 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready December!This interior townhome has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quiet place to work...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333882 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Hazelnut is an interior townhome with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quiet place for work or ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333845 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Hazelnut is an interior townhome with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor study welcomes you just inside the front door and gives you a quiet place for work or ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333855 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Go and show!! FRESHLY PAINTED DOWNSTAIRS AND MASTER BEDROOM! Beautiful home in desirable Brightleaf! Convenient to RTP, Duke, UNC, RDU, and Brier Creek!! Located on a ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2323166 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Shell unit, ready to be finished! River views! Largest family room plan in C building! Enjoy 2 story casement windows, open concept and open air loft. Family room, dining...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188242 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready November!This rare first floor owner’s suite, two-car garage, end unit townhome offers everything you want or need. With a side entry, you’ll be impressed as y...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2330447 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready December!This rare first floor owner’s suite, two-car garage, end unit townhome offers everything you want or need. With a side entry, you’ll be impressed as y...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333850 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
New! Ready December!This rare first floor owner’s suite, two-car garage, end unit townhome offers everything you want or need. With a side entry, you’ll be impressed as y...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333847 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
UPGRADE PACKAGE NOW AVAILABLE WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Beautiful energy efficient & low-maintenance home in one of the hottest areas of downtown! Completely renovated exist...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2299871 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
HAVEN Developers is proud to present six new construction, high efficiency homes in downtown durham. This new development is nestled into the existing neighborhood with a...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2324073 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous, well-maintained home minutes to Glenwood, restaurants, shopping, etc. Water-heater 1-year old, new roof (2020), solar panels. Tasteful and spacious. Large ea...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2333256 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
HAVEN Developers is proud to present six new construction, high efficiency homes in downtown durham. This new development is nestled into the existing neighborhood with a...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2324101 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Finished & move in ready 2 story unit along the Haw River. Take in the tranquil river views from your 2 story windows along the front of the unit. Open concept living on ...
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188216 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
2nd floor unit with river views! 2 bedroom! Large family room with riverside casement 2 story windows, open concept. Family room, dining room, kitchen make for a wonderfu...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2188240 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
A brand new home in growing urban neighborhood South Park. Easy access to Downtown Raleigh for working, entertainment, and business on foot, Bird, bike. Off street parkin...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2287453 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
To Be Built: Enjoy the Hudson II floorplan on a cul-de-sac lot where your family can play safely with your new neighbors. The private lots will allow for backyard cookou...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2222904 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Upscale urban living with all the amenities. Green-built, Green Gold certified, convenient. Right in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill. Unit features: Bosch appliances, g...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2296092 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Unit is ready to be upfit! River front condo with private outdoor space overlooking the Haw River! Main floor bedroom with full bath which works well as 2nd master or i...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2188252 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Unit is ready to be upfit! River front condo with private outdoor terrace overlooking the Haw River! Open concept living downstairs with walkout terrace. 3 bedrooms, 3 f...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2188254 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful, immaculate end unit over-looking Finley Golf Course! Experience the East 54 lifestyle with awesome amenities:*rooftop pool*huge fitness center*walking trails*r...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2330052 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Unit is ready to be upfit! River front condo with two private outdoor spaces! Downstairs bedroom with full bath and private entry for 2nd master or inlaw suite. Open air...
- 2 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2188244 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful 2 Story home located in Kitts Creek Subdivision. Hardwood floors on first floor and carpet throughout second floor. First floor bedroom. Formal dining room with...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2332227 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
AMAZING PRICE Live the easy life@Greenbridge! State of the art quality construction, materials and green features in a fabulous downtown Chapel Hill location. Beautiful v...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2242123 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Come home to a Custom former Parade home with huge,open,flat yard.Main Floor Master,3BR and an office with a closet/bath for "4BR living".Cherry Cabinets.Gas logs in the ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2331665 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome Home! 1 year old cherry hardwoods welcome you into this custom built home. 9' ceilings on main, FR has soaring 10' ceilings and is pre-wired for 7.1 surround. Kit...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2329750 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
If you appreciate great quality and a great location look no more. Situated on a .57 acre lot this "Gardenia" plan features a huge master suite and an In-law suite/guest...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2332152 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Seller offering up to 10K closing credit w/ accepted offer! Entertainer's delight in country club setting. Cul-de-sac, backs to lush buffer. HOA maintains lawn. Great l...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2316774 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Wonderful downtown Carrboro 5 bedroom main house estate with two guest quarters (over 500 sqft each)on a nearly 1/2 acre lot. The guest quarters have their own entrances...
- 7 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2265405 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
THE BEST SCREEN PORCH IN BRIAR CHAPEL!!! Gorgeous Home! TONS of UPGRADES & Green Features! Master on the Main w/ Claw Foot Tub. First Bedroom Guest Room. Office. Open Con...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2322624 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Elegance, grace and value are hard to find under one roof, but here they co-exist with ease. The elegance of a former Parade of Homes w/ 3 pc crown, iron railings, 10' ce...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2305576 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Location, location, location plus solar panels! Like new luxury build with 4400 square feet and no electric bill. Near Rex, 40, 440, Wade Avenue, RDU, DT Cary & Raleigh...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2334345 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Meticulously crafted 5 bedroom custom home in prime ITB location. Nestled on quiet University Park street. Steps to Cameron Village! Hardwoods throughout home. Spacious f...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2331714 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Lovely, sprawling brick ranch on a corner lot in N. Raleigh’s Carlyle is a MUST SEE! It's near Falls Lake, convenient to shopping and 540. Features include hardwood floor...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2329617 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
County living at its best on this gorgeous 25 acres of rolling pastures & woods. Maintenance-free, energy efficient, custom brick home w/all bedrooms on main. Large maste...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2294411 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
AWESTRIKING CUSTOM HOME. Over 3300 sf open floor plan with stained concrete floors throughout. Beyond LUXURY kitchen with adjoining mudroom and amazing butler’s pantry/la...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2328997 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
SEE VIDEO TOUR. Spectacular, custom built "mountain retreat" in Pittsboro! 4 BR/3.5 BA + bonus on 2.91 acre lot surrounded by trees! Stone accents, heavy wood trim, buil...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2280203 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This custom masterpiece designed by RACo fuses sustainable living with comfort, privacy and elegance. Bask in an airy living space flooded with natural light from gorgeou...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2322262 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Modern farmhouse with clean lines & open spaces is nestled along a hillside among tall trees. Interior trim was milled from poplar, oak and beech trees taken from the 10 ...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2303240 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Have your cake & eat it too while living in the woods on 10 acres AND being within a short drive to everything one would need. In addition to the 4 bedroom home, equipped...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2330617 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stunning,custom-blt,3-level,brick home in Briar Chapel.Features incl hardwood flrs,kit w/granite,gas cooktop,stainless appliances,1st-flr master suite w/plenty of closet ...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2325529 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Vaca - Staycay at this Furnished Builder-Owned Retreat, no HOA, no water bill!, 4377SF (+500SF attic). +50K trim & lighting upgrades, +200K outdoor features, 30K GEOTHERM...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2302450 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Ecoheal is a residential and commercial healing sanctuary on 1.55 acres of lush landscape, minutes from UNC and Duke. Pioneering a stunning collaboration of eco-restorati...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2260552 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Ideal work, learn & play home in Chapel Hill School District*1st floor office + remote learning room*3rd floor suite with bedroom, bath & large bonus room*Private heate...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2302098 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Ultimate Seclusion-3.8 ac in Gated Comm;Orig Owner-$2.8M+to build & 3 yrs of intricate planning & detail;Hampton's Inspired w/unparalleled Details;$300K+ in Unmatched Cus...
- 4 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 2319786 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Classic elegance defines this custom-built estate home in The Oaks overlooking the 4th hole of CHCC course. The gracious chandelier-lit foyer welcomes you to a truly spec...
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 2320360 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This classic Georgian, all brick home has undergone a complete transformation! Gracious, understated, cool+comfortable living spaces are the hallmark of this happy home. ...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2330438 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
RARE opportunity to own a gorgeous estate property in CHCCS School District! ~10 acres w/fabulous views and extensive landscaping as well as amazing interior spaces: Gran...
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2294916 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Chatwood is the American home of Frances Mayes,whose Under the Tuscan Sun captivated the world with its story of restoring a house in Italy.The same inspiration has been ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2335502 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Like New Rufty Custom Built for Multigen living, w/every detail carefully planned by owner. Gated NRal Comm. 2 homes separate yet connected via porte cochere & elevator, ...
- 6 Beds
- 10 Baths
- 2295506 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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