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Homes in 95829: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 9,566 homes in ZIP 95829, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

2003

Typical home built

7%

Built before 1980

65%

Heat with gas

76%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 95829 usually need

Gas furnace to heat pump

65% of homes in 95829 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.

Original furnace, AC and water heater

62% of homes here were built since 2000. Water heaters usually last 8-12 years and furnaces and AC 15-20, so many original systems are due now.

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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 95829 were built

2020 or later4%
2010s19%
2000s39%
1990s21%
1980s9%
1970s3%
1960s2%
1950s1%
1940s1%
1939 or earlier1%

90% are detached houses. 29% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $621,100.

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Questions about homes in 95829

How old are the homes in 95829?
Half of the 9,566 homes in 95829 (Sacramento) were built before 2003, so the typical home is about 23 years old. 7% were built before 1980 and 62% since 2000.
How do homes in 95829 heat?
65% heat with gas and 29% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 95829 owned or rented?
76% are lived in by their owners and 24% are rented. 90% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 95829?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95829 is $621,100 (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 95829 (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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