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Formed: 1993 Established: 1998

This page last updated:5/24/2013

Solterra

Durham, North Carolina,

United States

Solterra is a cohousing community nestled in a semirural area close to Duke University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. We enjoy Durham city services and excellent nearby public and private schools.

Our 20 acres are open and wooded, and adjoin 100 wooded acres recently made into a park, so our community is immune from adjacent development. Homes are single-family and privately owned. Each home is car-accessible. Members share common lands, paths, play spaces, a common house, roads, a large dog park, and a large common garden.

Our members come from every part of the country and range in age from small children to senior citizens. Our interests are broad, and our consensus form of management includes committees to oversee all phases of development and Solterra social life.

We share meals most Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Eating choices vary from meat-eating to vegan, and our common meals reflect this. There are 38 resident families currently.

Status: Active, stable

Website: http://www.solterra.net/

Contact:

Solterra
98 Solterra Way
Durham, North Carolina 27705 United States

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This page last updated:5/24/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: We welcome visitors; email info@solterra.net for more information, or visit us at www.solterra.net. The best time to visit would be our Tuesday or Sunday shared meals, but contact us first.

Affiliations: Solterra

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 77 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (people who purchase lots or houses are members)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No (homeowners association board) Leadership Core Group: Yes (homeowners association board)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (Homes and incomes are the private property of each member) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: No Answer (N/A. All owners are members, there is no separate screening) Labor Contribution: Expected (Voluntary; monthly workdays are fun though.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (Present dues are $105 a month.)
Land and Buildings Suburban (Solterra has urban services and 100 wooded acres adjacent.) Area: 20 acres (8.1 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 39 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (voluntary community garden) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (We have community meals twice a week.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (no policy. private decision.) Dietary Practice: (no policy. private decision.) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (no policy. private decision.) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (no policy. private decision.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (no policy, private decision) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (no policy, private decision) Educational Style(s): Other (no policy. private decision.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

(unbuilt lots still available)

Year Completed:

2003

(approximate.)

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

2500

(approx)

Architect:

Giles Blunden

Developer:

Charles Eilber

Commercial Lender:

N/A

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Comment from bfortner on 11/26/2012 (Reader Rating: 0)

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Currently there are no houses for sale in Solterra. The previous comment is from an individual who has had no direct contact with our community. As to the mental state of our residents, I suggest you visit and make your own decision. There may in fact be many of us out of our flipping mind. But we like it that way.

Comment from gdoudney on 11/24/2012 (Reader Rating: 0)

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You have to out of your flip'n mind to buy or rent here.

Comment from bfortner on 3/2/2011 (Reader Rating: 0)

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As of Mar 2, 2011, there are three houses for sale in Solterra. See our website or your realtor for more information.

Comment from bfortner on 4/5/2010 (Reader Rating: 0)

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As of April 5, 2010, there are two houses on the market at Solterra. Please contact your realtor or info@solterra.net for more information.

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