What is the rental yield in Arcadia Ridge, Apex, North Carolina?

The gross yield in Arcadia Ridge, Apex, North Carolina is 4.5%. That sits alongside pricing that is in line with Apex and about 5% above North Carolina. Over the past year, prices are down 4.1%, and the Red Flag score is 81.

How has Arcadia Ridge in Apex, North Carolina performed over the past year?

Prices in Arcadia Ridge, Apex, North Carolina are down 4.1% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with Apex and about 5% above North Carolina, with a gross yield of 4.5% and a Red Flag score of 81.

How does Arcadia Ridge compare with Apex, North Carolina?

Arcadia Ridge in Apex, North Carolina is priced in line with Apex, while gross yield is 4.5%. Prices are down 4.1% over the past year, education is in the 85th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 81.

What should I know about schools and risk in Arcadia Ridge, Apex, North Carolina?

Arcadia Ridge in Apex, North Carolina has education in the 85th percentile, which is a clear numerical strength. The Red Flag score is 81, so overall risk is elevated. Pricing is in line with Apex and about 5% above North Carolina, with a 4.5% gross yield.

Neighborhood

Arcadia Ridge

Apex, North Carolina US

Arcadia Ridge in Apex, North Carolina has a neutral investment profile, with pricing in line with Apex and about 5% above North Carolina. Gross yield is 4.5%, while prices are down 4.1% over the past year. The main strength is an education percentile of 85, but the Red Flag score of 81 points to elevated overall risk.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.04 mi²

ZIP Code

27502

County

Wake County

State

North Carolina

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20FBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$575,079

YoY-4.1%

Gross Rental Yield

4.5%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Very High

81 / 100

Walkability Score

—

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

85 / 100

Excellent · better than 85% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Arcadia Ridge Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Arcadia Ridge, Apex.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$575,079	-4.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$245/sqft	-3.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,131/mo	+1.8%
Gross Rental Yield	4.5%	—
Liquidity Score	50 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	241	-5.9%

Is Arcadia Ridge Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited North Carolina crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

81 / 100

Very High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Flood100Very High

Heat100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): North Carolina averaged 23.4 crimes and 3.8 violent per 1,000 residents (-3.4% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Liquid resale market — liquidity 50/100

Active transaction volume — 241 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Arcadia Ridge's live DistrictScore metrics.

Arcadia Ridge Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (North Carolina-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-16.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Arcadia Ridge centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 28% of U.S. neighborhoods.

North Carolina Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	23.4	3.8	-3.4%
2023	24.6	3.9	+1.3%
2022	24.8	4.0	-0.0%
2021	25.1	4.2	-5.6%
2020	26.5	4.2	-3.6%
2019	27.7	3.8	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Arcadia Ridge inherits the North Carolina figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Arcadia Ridge

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Arcadia Ridge vs Apex vs North Carolina

How Arcadia Ridge benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Arcadia Ridge, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Apex neighborhoods and about 5% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.5%, against 4.5% for Apex neighborhoods and 4.1% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 4.1%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Apex neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Arcadia Ridge	$245/sqft	4.5%	50
Apex	$245/sqft	4.5%	50
North Carolina	$233/sqft	4.1%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & North Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.62% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.25%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $1 per $500.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & North Carolina property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Arcadia Ridge Real Estate FAQ

Arcadia Ridge in Apex, North Carolina shows a mixed investment profile. Pricing is in line with Apex and about 5% above North Carolina, gross yield is 4.5%, and prices are down 4.1% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 81, while education is in the 85th percentile.

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