What is the rental yield in Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon?

The gross yield in Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon is 3.3. That sits alongside pricing in line with Portland and about 7% above Oregon, with prices up 2.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 71 suggests a higher overall risk profile.

How has pricing changed in Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon over the past year?

Pricing in Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon is up 2.6% over the past year. It is currently in line with Portland and about 7% above Oregon, with a gross yield of 3.3. The Red Flag score is 71, which is a notable risk factor in the data.

How does Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon compare with Portland and Oregon?

Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon is priced in line with Portland and about 7% above Oregon. It has a gross yield of 3.3, walkability of 25, and education in the 66th percentile. The Red Flag score of 71 is the main risk signal in the dataset.

Neighborhood

Arnold Creek

Portland, Oregon US

Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon has a mixed investment profile with pricing in line with Portland and about 7% above Oregon, a gross yield of 3.3, and prices up 2.6% over the past year. The neighborhood combines a walkability of 25 with education in the 66th percentile, while the Red Flag score of 71 points to a higher overall risk profile. The main strength is relative price stability versus the city; the main risk is the elevated Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.11 mi²

ZIP Code

97219

County

Multnomah County

State

Oregon

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$649,807

YoY+2.6%

Gross Rental Yield

3.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

71 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

66 / 100

Good · better than 66% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Limited

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Arnold Creek Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Arnold Creek, Portland.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$649,807	+2.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$335/sqft	+3.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,778/mo	-4.6%
Gross Rental Yield	3.3%	—
Liquidity Score	39 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	149	-23.6%

Is Arnold Creek Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

71 / 100

High Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Flood80Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Heat80Very High

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Oregon averaged 27.2 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.9% 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

Active transaction volume — 149 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Arnold Creek's live DistrictScore metrics.

Arnold Creek Environment & Safety

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

Oregon Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	27.2	3.3	-6.9%
2023	29.3	3.3	-10.8%
2022	33.0	3.5	+8.4%
2021	30.3	3.4	+3.1%
2020	29.5	2.9	-3.7%
2019	30.8	2.9	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Arnold Creek inherits the Oregon figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Arnold Creek

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

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor3 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Arnold Creek: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Arnold Creek

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

25

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

2

Dining

2

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

0

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Arnold Creek's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Arnold Creek vs Portland vs Oregon

How Arnold Creek benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Arnold Creek, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Portland neighborhoods and about 7% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.3%, against 3.5% for Portland neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.6%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Portland neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Arnold Creek	$335/sqft	3.3%	39
Portland	$331/sqft	3.5%	32
Oregon	$314/sqft	4.0%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Oregon 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: ~0.79% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 9.9%; 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: none statewide (except Washington County).

Assessment Cap

Measure 50 limits assessed value; it does not reset to market value on sale.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Statewide rent control caps annual rent increases at 7%+CPI (SB 608); no mansion tax.

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

Conforms to 1031 but tracks deferred in-state gain after an out-of-state exchange.

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 & Oregon property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Arnold Creek Real Estate FAQ

Arnold Creek, Portland, Oregon shows a mixed profile: pricing is in line with Portland and about 7% above Oregon, gross yield is 3.3, and prices are up 2.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 71, so the risk profile is elevated relative to the market data.

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