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Homes in 95811: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 5,219 homes in ZIP 95811, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1974
Typical home built
60%
Built before 1980
41%
Heat with gas
19%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95811 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
60% 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 57% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Older pipes and sewer lines
36% 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 1975. 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
81% 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 95811 were built
16% are detached houses. 55% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $761,000.
Rebates for 95811 homes
- SMUD home rebates (SMUD (electricity provider for Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova))
- City of Sacramento water rebates (City of Sacramento Department of Utilities)
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95811
- How old are the homes in 95811?
- Half of the 5,219 homes in 95811 (Sacramento) were built before 1974, so the typical home is about 52 years old. 60% were built before 1980 and 32% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95811 heat?
- 41% heat with gas and 55% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95811 owned or rented?
- 19% are lived in by their owners and 81% are rented. 16% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95811?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95811 is $761,000 (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 95811 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.