GREEN, ENERGY EFFICIENT NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH TAX ABATEMENT IN OAKLEY NEIGHBORHOOD OF CINCINNATI

Phoenix Building Solutions, Inc. delivered a larger, expanded version of the Vineyard model home to Custom Modern Homes LLC for a narrow lot (45 feet) at 3241 Berwyn Place in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati. With very little work needed, Custom Modern Homes LLC finished the home within a few weeks. The home is now on the market. Finally! – Green, Energy Efficient, New Construction with Tax Abatement is now available in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati.

Using modern building technology and the latest production techniques, the superior system-built construction from Phoenix Building Solutions ensures a very high quality, super insulated home. As a result, the cost of ownership is much lower than other homes in the area. It is easy to see why this home is a great buy.

The home was designed to be super insulated (R-42 ceiling system, R-22 wall system, with all floors and walls caulked and sealed) and energy efficient to reduce the cost of ownership. The home will be rated by Energy Star. A similar home from Phoenix Building Solutions was rated with a HERS Index of 64 and received a 5-STAR+ rating by Energy Star with an estimated total annual energy cost of approximately $1,300. Brent Gillman, president of Model Realty, stated “Why would anyone buy a condo and pay a HOA fee when they could have a larger single family home with a full basement and garage with private yard in the same area for the same price? This newly constructed home is priced the same as older homes in the same neighborhood that have much higher energy bills and require a lot of updating or rehab.” The home also features maintenance free Alside vinyl siding and Tamko 30-year architectural shingles.

The home features a 6 x 20 covered front porch and a 10 x 20 rear deck with plenty of privacy and a tree top view. There is easy access from the rear of the oversized (13 x20) one car garage to the rear deck and kitchen. There is quick access to the kitchen from the rear deck from the kitchen for entertaining.

The expansive kitchen and breakfast room feature raised panel hardwood cabinetry with crown molding from Quality Cabinets, DalTile ceramic tile floors, and Whirlpool range, dishwasher, and microwave, Moen plumbing fixtures and Formica counters. The counter bar provides additional serving space for entertaining or serving.

Transom windows, 9-foot ceilings and an open floor plan create a large open airy main floor with plenty of natural sunlight, perfect for entertaining. The first floor also features bamboo floors that are “Green” and durable, powder room and laundry.











The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and adjoining private bathroom with double vanity. The second and third bedrooms also have walk-in closets.

The Heil high efficiency (92%) all electric heating and air conditioning system keeps the home comfortable and keeps the energy bills low. The home is built on a pre-studded R5 insulated foundation from Superior Walls of the Tri-State for a dry, warm, comfortable basement ready to be finished with a 15-year warranty. The rear courtyard area behind garage has a rain barrel connected to the garage downspouts to for watering the yard and plants.