How old are the homes in 95135?

Half of the 7,764 homes in 95135 (San Jose) were built before 1990, so the typical home is about 36 years old. 26% were built before 1980 and 17% since 2000.

How do homes in 95135 heat?

69% heat with gas and 27% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.

Are most homes in 95135 owned or rented?

86% are lived in by their owners and 14% are rented. 61% are detached single-family houses.

What is the median home value in 95135?

The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95135 is $1,547,400 (2020-2024 average).

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Homes in 95135: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 7,764 homes in ZIP 95135, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1990

Typical home built

26%

Built before 1980

69%

Heat with gas

86%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95135 usually need

Gas furnace to heat pump

69% of homes in 95135 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.

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Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1991. 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.

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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.

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When homes in 95135 were built

2020 or later0%

2010s2%

2000s14%

1990s33%

1980s24%

1970s18%

1960s6%

1950s1%

1940s0%

1939 or earlier1%

61% are detached houses. 27% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,547,400.

Rebates for 95135 homes

San José Clean Energy EcoHome Rebates (San José Clean Energy (San Jose's 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))
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Permits in San Jose

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Questions about homes in 95135

How old are the homes in 95135?: Half of the 7,764 homes in 95135 (San Jose) were built before 1990, so the typical home is about 36 years old. 26% were built before 1980 and 17% since 2000.
How do homes in 95135 heat?: 69% heat with gas and 27% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95135 owned or rented?: 86% are lived in by their owners and 14% are rented. 61% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95135?: The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95135 is $1,547,400 (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 95135

Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:

Solar #13
Roofing #14
Architects & Designers #17
Pools & Spas #17
Pressure Washing #18

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95135 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.