Thursday, July 8, 2010

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

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

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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

Sunday, July 4, 2010

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.
patty@ethreeproperties.com
512.297.5658

Friday, July 2, 2010

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

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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

Sunday, June 27, 2010

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

Friday, June 25, 2010

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