How old are the homes in 95138?

Half of the 5,729 homes in 95138 (San Jose) were built before 1995, so the typical home is about 31 years old. 13% were built before 1980 and 26% since 2000.

How do homes in 95138 heat?

71% heat with gas and 23% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.

Are most homes in 95138 owned or rented?

81% are lived in by their owners and 19% are rented. 66% are detached single-family houses.

What is the median home value in 95138?

The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95138 is $1,497,200 (2020-2024 average).

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Homes in 95138: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 5,729 homes in ZIP 95138, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1995

Typical home built

13%

Built before 1980

71%

Heat with gas

81%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95138 usually need

Gas furnace to heat pump

71% of homes in 95138 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 1996. 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 95138 were built

2020 or later0%

2010s4%

2000s23%

1990s47%

1980s13%

1970s10%

1960s1%

1950s2%

1940s0%

1939 or earlier1%

66% are detached houses. 23% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,497,200.

Rebates for 95138 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

Which projects need a permit, how long it takes and where to apply.

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Questions about homes in 95138

How old are the homes in 95138?: Half of the 5,729 homes in 95138 (San Jose) were built before 1995, so the typical home is about 31 years old. 13% were built before 1980 and 26% since 2000.
How do homes in 95138 heat?: 71% heat with gas and 23% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95138 owned or rented?: 81% are lived in by their owners and 19% are rented. 66% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95138?: The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95138 is $1,497,200 (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 95138

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95138 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.