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Homes in 95838: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 12,315 homes in ZIP 95838, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1982
Typical home built
47%
Built before 1980
57%
Heat with gas
56%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95838 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
57% of homes in 95838 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and local utility rebates often cover a large share.
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
47% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Earthquake bolting and bracing
Houses built before 1980 on raised foundations are the ones California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt program offers grants for. Check whether your home qualifies.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 45% 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
26% 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 1983. 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.
When homes in 95838 were built
78% are detached houses. 37% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $389,200.
Rebates for 95838 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 95838
- How old are the homes in 95838?
- Half of the 12,315 homes in 95838 (Sacramento) were built before 1982, so the typical home is about 44 years old. 47% were built before 1980 and 21% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95838 heat?
- 57% heat with gas and 37% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95838 owned or rented?
- 56% are lived in by their owners and 44% are rented. 78% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95838?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95838 is $389,200 (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 95838 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.