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Homes in 95117: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 11,366 homes in ZIP 95117, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1967

Typical home built

82%

Built before 1980

54%

Heat with gas

36%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95117 usually need

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

82% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.

Lead-safe painting and remodeling

About 78% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).

Gas furnace to heat pump

54% of homes in 95117 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.

Older pipes and sewer lines

26% 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.

Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1968. 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.

Rentals: faster repairs for landlords

64% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.

When homes in 95117 were built

2020 or later0%
2010s2%
2000s3%
1990s2%
1980s9%
1970s22%
1960s34%
1950s22%
1940s4%
1939 or earlier1%

28% are detached houses. 39% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,520,700.

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Permits in San Jose

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Questions about homes in 95117

How old are the homes in 95117?
Half of the 11,366 homes in 95117 (San Jose) were built before 1967, so the typical home is about 59 years old. 82% were built before 1980 and 6% since 2000.
How do homes in 95117 heat?
54% heat with gas and 39% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95117 owned or rented?
36% are lived in by their owners and 64% are rented. 28% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95117?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95117 is $1,520,700 (2020-2024 average).

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95117 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.

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