Home of the Day: Living green in Pacific Palisades

GreenPoint Rated by Build It Green, this newly constructed Pacific Palisades home has been certified to be resource-efficient and near-net-zero in energy use. Featuring a shingled, Cape Cod-style exterior with thoughtful, drought tolerant landscaping, the open-concept interior boasts retracting glass walls, a spa-like master bath, chef’s kitchen and thoughtful detail throughout.

Address: 728 El Medio, Pacific Palisades, 90272

Price: $5.495 million

Built: 2016

Lot size: 6,528 square feet

House size: 6,643 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms

Features: Open concept living area, retractable walls, two fireplaces, master bath featuring retractable walls and outdoor loggia, lighting control system, infrared interior and exterior cameras, keyless entry door locks, chef’s kitchen with large custom-designed island, backyard water feature, drought tolerant landscaping with flagstone pavers and river rock.

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90272 ZIP Code in February was $2.69 million, based on 18 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 7.6% decrease in median price compared with February 2015.

Agents: Neil Smith, Heritage Probate & Trust, (310) 235-1451

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