Located out of flood zone at 501 Church St., but within three walkable/bikeable blocks to the mighty Neuse River and the engaging Oriental Harbor, as well as to shops, restaurants, theater, churches, parks, and galleries. 1450 sq. ft. heated and cooled by closed loop geothermal HVAC. Approximately 500 sq. ft. of porch space, (270 sq. ft. screened). Power provided by 12 solar panels feeding into battery bank for up to 2 days storage if grid is down and feeding excess into the grid at $.18 Kwh payback. (This house is one of less than l75 GreenPower generators in N.C.) Constructed with 5 l/2 inch steel and polystyrene SIPs. 30 year shingled roof. First floor ADA compatible with roll in shower. Pervious concrete ramp and back stoop. Custom made cabinets, interior doors and trim. Windows double glazed, krypton filled. Appliances, lights, fans, energy efficient rated. Federal and N.C. State tax credits available until Dec. 31, 2008. Price $475,500. Adjacent land also available. Info: Solarcottage.net. e-mail: dalzel@dockline.net. Tel: 252/249-1748