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This $1.9M Oregon house was designed to withstand power outages, drought and wildfires. See inside
This $1.9M Oregon house was designed to withstand power outages, drought and wildfires. See inside
This $1.9M Oregon house was designed to withstand power outages, drought and wildfires. See inside

Published on: 05/01/2026

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A fire-wise house at 400 Coyote Run outside of Jacksonville is for sale for the first time.The contemporary-style residence was designed for self-sustainable luxury living, said listing broker Ashley Boughner of Blue Mountain Group of eXp Realty.The 2,585-square-foot house is constructed of fire-resistance fiber cement siding and a metal roof.Energy-saving features include the home’s rock wool insulation, advanced framing and insulating double-pane thermal coated windows.The single-level house, planned for aging in place, has 5-foot wide hall. The floors are polished concrete.There is custom cabinetry and energy-saving appliances in the open kitchen.Space-saving barn doors are used in the house.The wide hall runs though the house.A fire-wise house named Butterfly Hill is outside of Jacksonville.One wing has the primary suite with a bidet, walk-in shower and WaterSense fixtures in the bathroom.One wing has the primary suite with a bidet, walk-in shower and WaterSense fixtures in the bathroom.One wing has the primary suite with a bidet, walk-in shower and WaterSense fixtures in the primary bathroom.The other wing has a secondary suite with a Murphy bed and bathroom for guests, in-home caregiver or to use as a studio or office.Increasing utility bills, drought and commercial fertilizer shortages don’t affect this rural home. “The property was designed with all of contingencies in mind,” Boughner said.There is a 713-square-foot garage for two large vehicles with extra space for storage or a workshop.The house for sale is certified Silver level by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes program.A 4,800-watt fully integrated solar system and a 20-KVA generator provide power. There is well water and a 10,000-gallon rainwater collection system. And organic raised garden beds produce food with the self-fertilizing Hügelkultur composting method.LEED-certified homes can qualify for discounted homeowner’s insurance, tax breaks and other incentives because they are designed, constructed and operated to be resilient in adverse conditions, says the Energy Department.The water-saving and low-maintenance native plant landscape is part of the well-maintained, fire defensible space.A fire-wise house on Butterfly Hill at 400 Coyote Run in Jacksonville is for sale by Ashley Boughner of Blue Mountain Group of eXp Realty.

An off-grid, fire-wise southern Oregon house on almost 10 acres is for sale at $1,925,000. Open houses this Saturday and Sunday include tours of the super-insulated dwelling and its well-established permaculture and xeriscape gardens.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/realestate/2026/05/this-19m-oregon-house-was-designed-to-withstand-power-outages-drought-and-wildfires-see-inside.html

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