Sunnyvale, CA
Homes in 94085: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 10,146 homes in ZIP 94085, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1988
Typical home built
36%
Built before 1980
40%
Heat with gas
38%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94085 usually need
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 34% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1989. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.
Older pipes and sewer lines
20% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.
Rentals: faster repairs for landlords
62% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.
Water heater check
Most tank water heaters last 8-12 years. Rust at the base, rumbling or lukewarm water are the usual signs it's near the end.
When homes in 94085 were built
25% are detached houses. 54% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,534,400.
Rebates for 94085 homes
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy Home Rebates (Silicon Valley Clean Energy (your electricity provider))
- Valley Water Landscape Rebate Program (Valley Water (Santa Clara County water district))
- BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 94085
- How old are the homes in 94085?
- Half of the 10,146 homes in 94085 (Sunnyvale) were built before 1988, so the typical home is about 38 years old. 36% were built before 1980 and 30% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94085 heat?
- 40% heat with gas and 54% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94085 owned or rented?
- 38% are lived in by their owners and 62% are rented. 25% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94085?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94085 is $1,534,400 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94085
Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
- Locksmith #2
- Movers #3
- Property Management #8
- Blinds & Shades #18
- Security & Smart Home #18
- Mortgage Lenders #18
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94085 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.