What is the rental yield in Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?

The gross yield in Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is 4.2. That sits alongside prices that are in line with Sun Prairie and about 3% above Wisconsin, with a Red Flag score of 60 and walkability of 62.

How have prices changed in Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin over the past year?

Prices in Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin are up 4.7% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with Sun Prairie and about 3% above Wisconsin, with education in the 82nd percentile and a Red Flag score of 60.

How does Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin compare with Sun Prairie and Wisconsin?

Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is priced in line with Sun Prairie and about 3% above Wisconsin. It also posts a gross yield of 4.2, walkability of 62, education in the 82nd percentile, and a Red Flag score of 60.

Neighborhood

Benz Acres

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin US

Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has a balanced investment profile with pricing in line with Sun Prairie and about 3% above Wisconsin, a gross yield of 4.2, and prices up 4.7% over the past year. The neighborhood combines walkability of 62 and education in the 82nd percentile with a Red Flag score of 60, indicating a moderate risk backdrop alongside steadier accessibility and school-test-score strength.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.05 mi²

ZIP Code

53590

County

Dane County

State

Wisconsin

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

Verified Price · Median Sale

$472,178

YoY+4.7%

Gross Rental Yield

4.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

60 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

82 / 100

Excellent · better than 82% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Benz Acres Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Benz Acres, Sun Prairie.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$472,178	+4.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$221/sqft	+4.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,659/mo	+6.5%
Gross Rental Yield	4.2%	—
Liquidity Score	44 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	183	+1.7%

Is Benz Acres Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

60 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Hail100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Heat80Very High

Strong Wind60High

Flood40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Wisconsin averaged 14.3 crimes and 2.8 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% 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

Appreciating market — +4.7% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 183 homes sold last period

Hail risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Benz Acres's live DistrictScore metrics.

Benz Acres Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-10.3% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Benz Acres centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 83% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	2.8	-6.2%
2023	15.4	3.0	-7.6%
2022	16.7	3.0	-10.0%
2021	18.6	3.3	+3.8%
2020	18.1	3.2	+2.3%
2019	17.7	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Benz Acres inherits the Wisconsin figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Benz Acres

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

Walkability & Amenities in Benz Acres

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

62

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

1

Grocery

0

Dining

1

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Benz Acres vs Sun Prairie vs Wisconsin

How Benz Acres benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Benz Acres, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Sun Prairie neighborhoods and about 3% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.2%, against 4.2% for Sun Prairie neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 4.7%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Sun Prairie neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Benz Acres	$221/sqft	4.2%	44
Sun Prairie	$221/sqft	4.2%	44
Wisconsin	$213/sqft	4.8%	29

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Wisconsin 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: ~1.19% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 7.65%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a 30% exclusion for long-term gains.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $3 per $1,000.

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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Benz Acres Real Estate FAQ

Benz Acres, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin shows a balanced profile with a gross yield of 4.2 and prices up 4.7% over the past year. Pricing is in line with Sun Prairie and about 3% above Wisconsin, while the Red Flag score of 60 suggests a moderate risk backdrop.

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