156 Highland St, Boston, MA, Boston, MA 02119

Condo for sale

Projected LEED Platinum Certification and Energy Positive (that's right beyond Net-Zero!) in trendy, historic Fort Hill neighborhood of Boston

Recently sold

$679,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1441 Sq. Feet
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  • Property type: Condo
  • Building year: 2017
  • Walk Score: 67
  • Status: Inactive
  • Days on market: 2423

Certifications

LEED Platinum
Energy Star
HERS Rated
EPA Indoor airPLUS label

Top Eco Features

Net Zero (grid-tied)
Air Leakage Test (max ACH1 @ 50)
Advanced Framing Techniques
Air Sealing (whole house)
Drought Tolerant or Native Plants
Solar system
Rain Water Collection System
Exterior Continuous Insulation (R5+)
Insulation (R25+)
Cellulose Insulation
ENERGY STAR Windows
Energy Star Rated Appliances
Indoor LED lights (whole house)
Little to No Off-Gassing Materials
Energy Efficient Windows (whole house)
Attic Insulation (R50+)
HVAC ENERGY STAR rated
Zero VOC Paint
Programmable Thermostat

Listing provided by Craig Foley

LAER Realty Partners

Listing updated:
VGH ID #8938

Overview

HERS Index Score: -22
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Living area size:
1441
Building year:
2017
Foundation:
Partial basement
Number of Floors:
3
Furnished/Unfurnished:
Unfurnished
Property Features:
Patio
Multi-Family Buildings:
Parking Space
Interior Finishes:
Zero VOC Paint, Little to No Off-Gassing Materials
Lighting:
Indoor LED lights (whole house)
Windows, Doors, Roof:
Energy Efficient Windows (whole house), ENERGY STAR Windows
Insulation & Sealing:
Insulation (R25+), Cellulose Insulation, Attic Insulation (R50+), Air Sealing (whole house), Exterior Continuous Insulation (R5+)
Construction:
Advanced Framing Techniques
Landscape & Patio:
Drought Tolerant or Native Plants
Energy sources:
Solar system
Solar kW:
9.6 kW
Energy Efficiency:
Air Leakage Test (max ACH1 @ 50)
Water Sources:
Rain Water Collection System
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Energy Star Rated Appliances, Electric Stove
Heating/Cooling:
Programmable Thermostat, HVAC ENERGY STAR rated
Community:
Walkable Community, Public Transportation (less than 2 mi)

Sage Features (eco & smart)

Certification:
LEED Platinum, Energy Star, HERS Rated, EPA Indoor airPLUS label
HERS Rated Score:
-22
Eco Property Type:
Net Zero (grid-tied)
Applied for Certification:
Applied for the Certification
Livability Categories:
Potential Benefits:
Energy Star
- Cost Savings of up to $250/yr from energy savings averaging 20%-30%.
- Health Benefits from improved indoor air quality when using high-performance filters.
- Eco Benefits of reduced greenhouse gases by 3,287 lbs/yr compared to a typical home.

EPA Indoor airPLUS label
- Cost Savings with a minimum 10% more energy efficiency, and on average 20% more energy efficiency, resulting in lower utility bills as compared to average homes.
- Health Benefits with improved air quality by reducing contaminants like mold, moisture, radon, carbon monoxide, and toxic chemicals.
- Eco Benefits of Indoor airPLUS certified homes as they are ENERGY STAR certified and are typically 20% more energy efficient on average than a typical home.

LEED Platinum
- Cost Savings using approximately 20% less energy, with typical annual energy savings between $645 -$1288.
- Health Benefits of improved air quality with minimal toxins, pollutants, by using high-efficiency air filters.

Net Zero (grid-tied)
- Cost Savings of 100% on utilities as it costs $0 for grid-tied energy costs.

Advanced Framing Techniques
- Cost Savings of up to $1,000 in materials and 5% in annual heating and cooling costs.
- Eco Benefits include optimized lumber use, and improved energy performance of the building envelope.

Energy Efficient Windows (whole house)
- Cost Savings of 12% in energy, or $100-$274/yr.
- Eco Benefits include reduced energy usage which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

ENERGY STAR Windows
- Cost Savings of up to $583/yr compared to single-pane windows & up to $197/yr compared to double-pane, clear glass windows.
- Eco Benefits include reduced energy usage which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Insulation (R25+)
- Cost Savings of as much as $300/yr.
- Eco Benefits include reduced significant heat loss through exterior walls.

Cellulose Insulation
- Cost Savings vary, but with its high thermal resistance, it is one of the most cost-effective.
- Eco Benefits include that it's one of the most environmentally friendly insulations available.

Exterior Continuous Insulation (R5+)
- Cost Savings in significantly reduced energy costs with improved energy efficiency.
- Eco Benefits include allowing water in the wall to dry and the moisture vapor to escape to the outside due to its breathability, providing continuous exterior insulation (CI), increasing the R-value of the wall while reducing thermal bridging.

Attic Insulation (R50+)
- Cost Savings of up to 5% in energy usage.

Solar system
- Cost Savings of up to $750/year or $15000 over 20yrs on energy costs.
- Eco Benefits with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Indoor LED lights (whole house)
- Cost Savings of up to $75/yr in energy costs when replacing 5 incadescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR light bulbs.

Rain Water Collection System
- Cost Savings of up to 40% in water consumption.
- Eco Benefits include reduced streambank erosion from stormwater runoff.

HVAC ENERGY STAR rated
- Cost Savings of $36/yr for southern climates, $94/yr for northern climates.

Programmable Thermostat
- Cost Savings as much as 10%-30% on heating and cooling bills. 

Little to No Off-Gassing Materials
- Health Benefits include deterring associated health issues such as sore throats, headaches, allergy symptoms, respiratory problems, heart disease and cancer.

Zero VOC Paint
- Health Benefits include improved air quality by reducing off-gassing and associated harmful effects.

Drought Tolerant or Native Plants
- Eco Benefits as little to no supplemental watering is needed.

Air Sealing (whole house)
- Cost Savings of $83-$166/yr in energy costs.

Certification

Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Score: -22
Date:: September 18, 2017
How does the HERS index work?: This home is 122% more efficient than a standard new home.

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Preliminary HERS Rating

46e061dd57.pdf

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