My approach

What makes a home truly sustainable

I look for properties where these elements are genuinely present, not just marketed.

Solar and energy independence

Owned solar arrays, net metering, and off-grid-capable infrastructure.

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Wildfire resilience

Wildfire Partners certification, fire-adapted landscaping, and ember-resistant design.

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Food production and land

Greenhouse infrastructure, acreage suitable for gardens, fruit trees, and growing.

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Trail and nature access

Direct trail connectivity, open space adjacency, and walkable natural environments.

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Air and water quality

Whole-house filtration, low-VOC materials, and homes that support healthy indoor environments.

High-efficiency systems

Radiant heat, EV charging, condensing boilers, ductless mini splits, and smart controls.

Current listings

Two properties. Two different sustainability stories.

5097 Flagstaff Road

Off-grid capable. On 10.25 private acres.

Full solar, custom greenhouse, direct Flagstaff Trail access, and one of Boulder's most architecturally distinctive homes. $2,590,000.

Sustainability features

  • +Full solar array, near-zero utility costs year-round
  • +Custom greenhouse, year-round food production
  • +Flagstaff Trail borders the property directly
  • +10.25 private acres, 2 fenced dog acres
  • +Octagon architecture maximizes natural light in every room
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227 Balsam Lane

Complete gut renovation. Nothing left to do.

5KW solar, EV charging, high-efficiency boiler, Wildfire Partners certified. $2,295,000.

Sustainability features

  • +5KW solar farm installed during renovation
  • +EV charging in 995 SF detached collector garage
  • +Navien 95% high-efficiency boiler, in-floor radiant heat
  • +Whole-house water filtration
  • +Wildfire Partners certified
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"Buyers who care how their home functions in the world are finding what they are looking for in Boulder. I help them find properties that match both the vision and the values."
Gretchen Heine, milehimodern

Credentials

The background behind the expertise

Sustainability is not a niche I added to my practice. It is the lens I have always brought to it.

12
12 Years as a real estate broker
NAR
Green Designation holder
Env.
Nonprofit and conservation background

Let's talk

Looking for a sustainable home in Boulder County?

Whether you are searching for a specific type of property or preparing to sell a home with sustainability features worth highlighting, I would be glad to talk.

Get in touch