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Homes in 95825: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 16,739 homes in ZIP 95825, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1976
Typical home built
65%
Built before 1980
36%
Heat with gas
25%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95825 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
65% 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 58% 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 1977. 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
75% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.
Older pipes and sewer lines
17% 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.
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 95825 were built
18% are detached houses. 61% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $440,200.
Rebates for 95825 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 95825
- How old are the homes in 95825?
- Half of the 16,739 homes in 95825 (Sacramento) were built before 1976, so the typical home is about 50 years old. 65% were built before 1980 and 9% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95825 heat?
- 36% heat with gas and 61% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95825 owned or rented?
- 25% are lived in by their owners and 75% are rented. 18% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95825?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95825 is $440,200 (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 95825 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.