5509 Lemonwood Drive- SOLD

This recently built four bedroom, four bathroom home has some traditional Craftsman lines, high ceilings and a high end finish out. The builder, Fielding Construction, incorporated a number of energy efficiency features in the home, not the least of which are Jeld-Wen windows and beautiful shaded porches. Solid alder cabinetry and granite counters, along with wood floors and custom mosaic tile work, finish out this high end 2,865 home.

What's Nearby? The fabulous Bull Creek Park and Greenbelt is in easy walking distance, and is a dog lovers heaven with a creek and lots of hiking trails. An easy stroll to Siena Restaurant and the Waterloo Ice House; it's also a quick drive into town or the Arboretum area.

Take a closer look at this $579,000 home!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

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512.297.5658

1402 Arcadia Avenue- SOLD

Nestled in a hip walk around neighborhood, this place has plenty going for it. Not the least of which is the proximity to Thunderbird Coffeehouse and the Dart Bowl Bowling Alley (White Russians anyone?) A great new look on an older home, this home was remodeled and expanded a number of years ago, and they did an excellent job in creating a flowing open layout. Wood and tile floors make for better air quality, and there is also great low water landscaping around the home as well as large shade trees.

This fabulous $439,000 home must not be missed!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

4403 Bellvue Avenue- SOLD

Happy 4th of July! This classy Craftsman style home is almost finished! Spacious and well laid out with high ceilings, this beauty has a great space (including a full bath) at the entrance which would work well for a guest or as a convenient office to meet clients. The master bedroom is also downstairs, and there is still plenty of space for everything else! Solid surface counters, solid wood cabinetry, and a separate two car garage to boot!

Other components of this 2,454 square foot home that make it a healthier place to live include allergy-reducing, MERV 7 rated air filters, carbon monoxide detectors, environmentally-friendly R-410A refrigerant in the high efficiency air conditioning system, low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints, and a non-corrosive PEX plumbing system.

What's nearby? A stone's throw to Central Market (I could get used to that!), and just blocks from no less than three bakeries (now, I'm getting in trouble). Also the popular Ramsey Park and Pool. This place is in the center of it all! You want to get there? You can probably walk to it. Grab your bike and enjoy the relaxing Shoal Creek Greenbelt.

Learn more details about this fabulous four bedroom, three bathroom home!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
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512.297.5658

3605 Harmon Avenue

Looking for modern with a great sense of style and design detail? DWELL here we come! You'll be impressed all the way from the steel modern art mailboxes to the gourmet Miele appliances. With a thoughtful and useful live-work layout, this 2,295 square foot place feels airy and full of light. In fact, just walk inside and you'll want to sit down and stay a while. The main entry floor hosts an office space with full bath. It could be a convenient guest room, but for many folks working from home, this is the ideal office environment. Enough separation from your home to allow for maximum privacy, and the convenience of having your office nearby without the high overhead.

The builders definitely did not cut corners in the style and design department and they received a 4 Star Green Rating from the City of Austin! Stone tile and stained wood exteriors, rooftop decks with great views, and gorgeous walnut flooring make this three bedroom three and a half bath home incredible. What more could you want? How about a fabulous convenient location and extremely low utility bills. Kudos to these developers for their top notch work!

What's nearby? Hancock Shopping Center is just a few block away, and so is the Hancock Golf Course and Rec Center. The University Park development (once the Concordia University campus) has plans for apartments, medical offices, a luxury hotel, a movie theater and retail stores on site. Also, check out this location's Walk Score! This home is currently in development and located one block south of the old Concordia campus. St. David's Medical Center, and of course UT, are just a few blocks south.

Learn more details of this amazing home here!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

16007 Rustic Lane

This Round Rock cutie has great curb appeal and sidewalks galore. You can easily walk to Exemplary-rated Great Oaks Elementary School and the neighborhood park & community center. Besides a good location, the 2,360 square foot property welcomes you with a solid wood front door and rich wood flooring. A gourmet island kitchen with brick accents, high ceilings, skylights, an open family room, walk-in closets, and a covered patio make this house a fabulous home!

Green features include: cellular shades (they look like honeycombs, and are one of the most insulating shades around), double-paned Anderson windows, solar screens, a tankless water heater, 14 SEER HVAC (very high efficiency), and absolutely no carpet.

Having floors that are easy to keep clean can improve indoor air quality. Be sure to use natural products for cleaning! If you choose to make this 4/2 your home, I recommend upgrading some of the counters to solid surface counters. Particle board found in laminate countertops can off-gas formaldehyde. There are some nice eco-friendly counter options at Lowe's made of 75% recycled materials, and they look really sharp!


Learn more about this fabulous $243,900 home here!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

3900 Sapphire Loop

This classy newer home is situated on a greenbelt and you will want to spend time relaxing on your back porch and taking in the native scenery. And I won't fail to mention the award winning Round Rock schools!

Some great features of this 2,500 square foot home include: a solid wood front door, solid surface counters, a double oven and large cook top, a jacuzzi tub in the master bath along with a frameless shower door. Beautiful wood floors, plantation shutters, and ceiling fans are other added beauties in this three bedroom, two bathroom home. Grand Haven Homes, the builder, uses energy star appliances, high efficiency HVAC and has taken green living into account when planning and building the homes. As new homes are still being built in the community, you can inquire with the builder about what specific products were used in your home.

My favorite room in this $290,000 home is the kitchen. Solid granite counters, and pull out shelving in the cabinets, makes this a kitchen built with the cook in mind! The antique-finished cabinetry lends a comforting feel to the space.

Look here for more details about this fabulous find!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

8332 Liberty Walk

This 2,015 square foot home has some great features that help improve indoor air quality, a great advantage for people who have chemical sensitivities or severe breathing problems.

– Wood and Tile Flooring: Release fewer chemicals through off-gassing, and are much easier to keep clean, than carpet.
– Ceiling fans: Keep cool and keep your windows open longer during the year, letting in that fresh outdoor air.
– Solar screens: Screens allow you to keep your windows open longer during the year by keeping out mosquitos and other bugs; solar screens also cut down on the heat entering your home.
– Solid surface counters: Solid material is not only easier to clean and has a longer life span than laminate counters, it also removes a lot of particle board from your home which can off-gas glues and formaldehyde.
– Home Orientation: The south-facing orientation of this home captures that great breeze coming from the south/southeast. Open up those windows and let the breeze flow in!

One last thing to check for is the cabinets - solid wood cabinets are ideal. Be sure to also check inside because the interior shelving is often made of particle board. You could paint them with low-VOC paint to keep any off-gassing chemicals sealed up inside.

This three bedroom, two bathroom home is located in a walkable paradise! There is a park across the street, great sidewalks, an easy stroll to the grocery store and many hike and bike trails throughout the area. Exceptional Round Rock ISD.

The garage is attached to the home for convenience, so a buyer who is concerned about indoor air quality should take care not to put any harmful chemicals in the garage. Make sure you purchase some alternatives, or set up a small shed in the yard to store them away from the home.

For more information on this great $185,500 home, look here!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

2148 Sage Creek Loop- Sold

A three star green classic craftsman with great modern finishes, this beautiful 2,098 square foot home features all hardwood and tile flooring throughout for better air quality. The carport, a great green feature, shelters your car/bikes while keeping fumes from infiltrating your home.

Characteristic craftsman features in this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home include honeycomb tiling and a sweet clawfoot tub. The master balcony offers a great spot to relax with your morning coffee. A second floor work station highlights the built-in cabinetry. The compact yard offers just enough space and plenty of shade.

Great location within walking distance to one of my favorite Austin icons – the Whip-In ( a Tex-Indian restaurant and mini-mart with stage) and also the popular 78704 zip code.


Look here for all the details of this $399,000 beauty!

Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

3203 S Oak Drive

'Greenovating' an existing home is one of the greenest things you can do.  This 1,457 square foot home offers an excellent location, great green features and a small footprint to boot. Mr. Natural and Maria's Taco Express are just a brief walk away. This home has all concrete floors, a sleek kitchen with modern finishing touches, and low water landscaping.  Congrats to the folks who renovated this three bedroom, two bath home with green in mind!

A carport or separate garage is a great green feature that promotes good indoor air quality. This one offers a nicely-sized carport with a storage area.  Super clean and efficient. Priced right at $289,000 and not to be missed.

Check out the details here!



Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

1702 S 3rd Street- SOLD

Don't let the unassuming front of this three bedroom, two and a half bath home fool you! This 5-Star green gem is full of hidden magic and fabulous surprises around every bend. You can tell that this 2416 square foot home was custom built with green in mind every step of the way. It's super green, it's got lots of custom features, and it's also a great place to showcase your art. I could give you all the technical green details, but suffice to say that if you wonder if this home has it, it probably does. A 6 KW Solar Panel system, great orientation, low VOC paints, no carpeting, and all native landscaping will give you the most basic details. While the green might interest you, the hidden courtyard and inviting screened porch will make you kick your feet up and settle in.

Walk to Bouldin Creek Coffee House, Torchy's Tacos, Polvo's, Soup Peddler, schools, parks, and a public library branch, as well as all the pizazz on S. Congress. Once you get over the green, the great outdoor features and cool location, go on inside and be impressed with the sleek modern finishes – chef's kitchen, built in cabinetry, and lots of bells and whistles. Congrats to the team that came together to build this $725,000 beauty. It is a real treat!


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Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

2132 Sage Creek

3 Star Green Rated- Featured on the 2002-2003 National Green Builder Tour. Classic craftsman detailing with all the modern finishes! Cute cottage on the outside, spacious layout on the inside. This adorable place is so close to town and walking distance to one famous eclectic Austin icon – The Whip-In. The Whip-In, if you haven't had the pleasure of checking it out, is a Tex-Indian restaurant and mini-mart with a stage and a great wine and beer selection. I highly recommend their pulled pork sandwich with mango chutney.

This home is nestled in a quiet enclave craftsman community in popular 78704. High ceilings, wood floors, wide moldings, built-in wine rack and cabinetry, and multiple skylights make for a great living space. Compact yard with good privacy. The carport is a great green feature which keeps car exhaust and fumes from other off-gassing chemicals out of the home.

3 bed 2 1/2 bath $439,000

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Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

4210 Marathon

Five Star rated by the City of Austin! (That's not an easy thing to do) Another stellar location just walking distance to one of my favorite spots – Central Market and Ramsey Pool! A metal roof, and lots of green features. This $699,900 house built in 2007 has a LOT of character.

Like wine? This 2266 square foot place is yours. Wine cellar tucked into its own closet, a cute cork wall in the wine bar, rustic metal walls, and slate floors. The owner gave this home quite a number of special features including upstairs laundry with a utility sink. A gourmet kitchen and open flowing living space make this a great home for entertaining or just relaxing.

This is also a great location for schools: Bryker Woods Elementary School, O Henry Middle School, and Austin Senior High School. The original garage apartment, remodeled in 2006, is 640 sq ft with two bedrooms, one bath, a full kitchen and alley access. can be used as an alternate/additional living space or rental in a hot area.

Additional green features include: ceiling fan(s), zoned HVAC, double-paned windows, Energy Star appliances, gas water heater, instant hot water heater, programmable thermostat, solar screen, and tankless water heater.

Look here for more about this fabulous home!

Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

4902 Frances Place

This Highland Village location is very walkable. A great open one-story home has been completely remodeled and updated with energy efficient appliances throughout. The custom hickory cabinets in the kitchen are complemented by a pillowed subway tile backsplash, Italian silestone counters, and porcelain tile floors. The three bedrooms are complemented by a neighborhood-rare utility room and walk-in pantry. One gorgeous bath with a travertine floors and shower surround. An efficient use of 1200 square feet space and just a quick jaunt to Central Market!


Take a look here to see more details on this $389,900 home!

Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

1920 Pasadena Drive

This lovely three bedroom home sits on a super shady corner lot and boasts a low water yard. A fabulous guest suite reuses the former garage, and unlike most of these older homes, the master has a nice big BIG closet. It also features a large covered back porch and minimal carpeting.

As I have mentioned before, having a garage attached to your home is not so green. If you can use that space for something else, then your home will have better air quality. Nice job, Pasadena! If you are in desperate need of a garage, your corner lot is ideal for adding one in the yard. Plenty of space there. But why drive? You are just a hop, skip and a jump from the Metro Rail station.

Other green features include: Energy Star Appliances, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Door(s), Tankless Water Heater, Updated A/C Unit (>12 Seers), Ceiling Fan(s)

Click here for a closer look at this $305,000 home!

Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

5410 Grover Avenue

A classically-designed 1521 square foot new home with all the bells and whistles. Walk to Thunderbird Cafe (another favorite), as well as Sunshine Community Gardens, and the Triangle. This home features a separate garage for better air quality and a cute covered front porch leads to the solid wood front door. Sit on the back porch and enjoy a private fenced yard with full landscaping and sprinkler system. While this one may be on a more active street, it's quiet as a mouse inside!

The interior layout is highly usable with a built-in work desk. Floored with hardwoods and designer-selected tile, this home helps keep allergies at bay. The flooring is complemented by stainless appliances and solid surface counters in the kitchen, and a separate shower and jacuzzi tub in the master bath. This beautiful home is also rated by Austin Energy. The builder paid attention to the details on this $379,00 and it shows. Congratulations!

Includes a new home warranty.

Learn more about this lovely home here!

Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

7605 Hardy Drive

Crestview area cutie pie! Walk to one of my favorite coffee shops, Genuine Joe's, and also just a brief stroll to Yoga Yoga, Alamo Draft House and tons of other great places. Step just outside your door to enjoy good landscaping and a veggie garden. Or stay at home and enjoy the four bedrooms this 1754 square-foot home offers. As of 2008, the owners have installed new HVAC, more insulation, new ducts, and new double pane windows to let you catch a glimpse of the quiet tree-lined street.

Worried about air quality? This $349,900 home has no carpet, instead sporting gleaming wood floors everywhere but the two tiled baths. There is no attached garage. The many chemicals stored in garages as well as car fumes can easily seep into your home from an attached garage. Need some storage? Try the two sheds in the yard!

Take a closer look here!


Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

4300 Ramsey Avenue

A green Rosedale beauty with three bedrooms, two baths and a pair of bright living rooms seated on an over-sized corner lot...What more could you ask for?

How about gleaming hardwoods, an open kitchen with stainless appliances, custom cabinets and a huge island, two 2-ton Carrier high SEER A/C units with Puron and programmable thermostats, a house-long porch, and Ramsey Park a block away?

Bakeries, restaurants, shopping, Central Market...even hospitals and your neighborhood pub are all just blocks away.

Other Green features include:

• tankless hot water heater
• well insulated attic and walls
• Toto low-flow toilets
• Pella triple-pane, low-E Argon-filled windows

Take a closer look here.

Patty Sylvana
Owner, EcoBroker, Realtor
E3 Properties LLC

All homes. All Austin. Every shade of green.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

How to Buy a Green Home

How to Buy a Green Home

Workshop

Thursday, Jan 21st

6:30-8:30pm

78704 (location will be provided with confirmation email)

- Top 10 Green Homebuyer Tips

- Avoiding the green money pit.

- Finding the right green house.

- Getting money back for your green hard work.

- What was that again? (Translating Green Terminology)

- How Energy Audits are good for you, the city and the planet.

We'll have green builders on hand as well as City of Austin Representatives for your questions.

Limited Seating. RSVP Required.

RSVP HERE!

Hosted by:
Patty Sylvana

E3 Properties

All Homes. All. Austin. Every Shade of Green

297-5658

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