Grass Valley, CA
Homes in 95949: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 8,905 homes in ZIP 95949, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1984
Typical home built
38%
Built before 1980
13%
Heat with gas
87%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95949 usually need
Propane furnace to heat pump
47% of homes in 95949 heat with propane, usually the most expensive way to heat here. A heat pump replaces the furnace, adds AC, and ends tank refills; check rebates first.
Defensible space before fire season
California asks foothill homeowners to keep up to 100 feet of defensible space: clear dead plants and gutters near the house, and thin brush and trees farther out. Insurers increasingly check it.
Chimney sweep and wood stove check
19% of homes here heat with wood. Creosote builds up every season; a yearly sweep and inspection before winter prevents chimney fires.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 32% 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 1985. 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.
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 95949 were built
84% are detached houses. 17% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $550,800.
Rebates for 95949 homes
- Pioneer Community Energy programs (Pioneer Community Energy (electricity supplier for Rocklin, Auburn, Lincoln, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Placerville and most of western El Dorado County, delivered by PG&E))
- PG&E rebates and incentives (PG&E (electricity and gas delivery for Rocklin, West Sacramento, Stockton, Lodi gas, Manteca and the Sierra foothills))
- Nevada Irrigation District rebates (Nevada Irrigation District (water for Grass Valley and Nevada City))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
Permits in Grass Valley
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95949
- How old are the homes in 95949?
- Half of the 8,905 homes in 95949 (Grass Valley) were built before 1984, so the typical home is about 42 years old. 38% were built before 1980 and 19% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95949 heat?
- 47% heat with propane, 13% with utility gas, 17% with electricity and 19% with wood. Propane is usually the costliest, so those homes save the most with a heat pump.
- Are most homes in 95949 owned or rented?
- 87% are lived in by their owners and 13% are rented. 84% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95949?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95949 is $550,800 (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 95949 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.