250 Howard Ave NW
Swisher, IA 52338
Property Description
This brand new, Phius passive home is located on a quiet street midway between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with quick access to I-380. Local attractions include Cedar Ridge Distillery, Lake Macbride State Park, and PinSeekers golf venue.
Phius is a climate-specific high performance building standard. These third party certified homes are super insulated, air tight, and carefully ventilated to provide energy efficient, comfortable, healthy, resilient homes.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family Home
Basement:
Garage: 3 Stall
Home Style: Ranch
Lot Size: 0.56 acres with 100' curb
Year Built: 2025/26
College Community School District
Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater (Heat Pump)
Construction: 2"x8" Frame
Exterior: Vinyl
Heating & Cooling: DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump
SQFT Above Grade: 1,710
SQFT Below Grade: 1,290
Water/Sewer/Roads: Swisher City Sewer, Community Well, Alliant Energy electric utility, South Slope Internet/Phone
Eco Home Features
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Super insulated with rigid foam insulation under the concrete slab R-21, closed cell spray foam below grade R-21, continuous external insulation and closed cell spray foam with cellulose above grade R-39, and cellulose in the attic R-71.
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Airtight interior achieved via AeroBarrier technology - an airborne, acrylic sealant tested down to 0.6 air changes per hour at 50 PA
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Heating & cooling powered through high efficiency electric heat pumps
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High performance European style windows and doors supplied by Alpen
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All appliances included with the home are Energy Star rated
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Water Sense certified faucets and fixtures
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Internal air quality maintained with an CERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation)
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Dehumidification with an AprilAire whole-house dehumidifier