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Exploring Eco-Friendly Homes in Houston

Apr 7, 2025

Real Estate Tour of The Heights and Shady Acres in Houston

Introduction

  • Hosts: Delle (Realtor in Houston) and Megan (Realtor in The Heights area)
  • Focus on a new eco-friendly development powered by Tesla.

The Heights Area

  • Amenities: Close proximity to groceries, nightlife, and coffee shops.
  • Coffee Shop: Visited "Wild," known for specialty CBD shots.

Neighborhood Overview

  • Mix of historical homes, new modern construction, and high-rise condos.
  • Proximity to trails that connect throughout the city.

Oaks of Shady Acres Community

  • Developer: Utopia Homes, partnered with Tesla.
  • Unique Feature: First community in the nation with Tesla-powered eco-friendly homes.

Tesla Power Walls

  • Homes come with Tesla power walls included.
  • Features:
    • Powers entire home and charges electric vehicles.
    • Two batteries sufficient for home power needs.
    • Option to sell power back to the grid.
    • Designed to withstand storms, remain operational during outages.
    • Controlled via Tesla app.

Eco-Friendly Features

  • Solar Roof:
    • Tile shingles act as solar panels.
    • Made of steel and glass, high durability (hail, fire, and wind resistant).
    • Suitable for Houston's natural disaster-prone environment.
  • EV Charger: 240-volt adaptable for any electric vehicle.

Cost Savings

  • Potential savings of $3,000-$4,000 annually on electricity.
  • Possibility to earn more by selling excess power.

Housing Details

  • Two floor plans: Acadia (1,997 sq ft) and Solara (2,095 sq ft).
  • Acadia Floor Plan:
    • First floor: Office space and full bathroom.
    • Second floor: Living space with kitchen, living room.
    • Gas cookware, hidden microwave, quartz countertops.
    • Third floor: Two bedrooms, primary bedroom with spacious walk-in closet and bathroom.
    • Laundry room on the third floor for convenience.

Conclusion

  • Tour of eco-friendly living in Houston highlights innovative, sustainable home development.
  • Promotes energy conservation and offers modern living amenities.

As always, the tour ends with an invitation to viewers to stay tuned for more explorations and updates.