420 Strand Ave, Missoula, MT, 59801

This charming 1925-built house has ample windows to bring in natural light. A glassed-in front porch with giant slider panes is usable on sunny days long into the shoulder seasons. Energy efficiency has been incorporated throughout the house with solar panels, a two head heat pump system, a high efficiency forced air gas furnace, a gas-fired tankless hot water heater, updated appliances, spray foam insulation, and a level 2 Car Charger installed on the driveway. A gas fireplace on the main floor adds atmosphere on cold winter days. Current owner keeps house comfortable year-round and charged an electric car while producing more electricity than actually used. The large upstairs bedroom is a unique highlight of the home. It is adorned with hardwood maple flooring, four skylights, and stylistic and innovative custom cabinetry built-ins by Martin McCain Woodworks. The large (7500 sf) lot contains an intelligent irrigation system to maximize water efficiency. It communicates with the NOAA weather service to stop watering when rain is anticipated. A large maple tree and aspens in the front yard provide seasonal foliage cover while allowing sun to reach the glassed-in front porch in the winter. The backyard features grapes, chokecherries, a plum tree, cedar pergola gates, and a large garden area. The basement is unfinished. The home is located in the highly desirable Rose Park area and is walking/biking distance to the Hip Strip, downtown Missoula and the University of Montana.