What is the rental yield in Bethel, Eugene, Oregon?

The gross yield in Bethel, Eugene, Oregon is 5.4%. Prices are about 3% below the city median and 6% below the state median, and prices rose 2.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 56, walkability is 73, and education is in the 72nd percentile.

How have prices changed in Bethel, Eugene, Oregon over the past year?

Prices in Bethel, Eugene, Oregon rose 2.6% over the past year. The neighborhood still trades about 3% below the city median and 6% below the state median. Gross yield is 5.4%, and the Red Flag score is 56.

How does Bethel, Eugene, Oregon compare with Eugene overall?

Bethel, Eugene, Oregon is priced about 3% below Eugene overall and has a gross yield of 5.4%. Walkability is 73, education is in the 72nd percentile, and the Red Flag score is 56. Prices also rose 2.6% over the past year.

What are the walkability, education, and risk scores in Bethel, Eugene, Oregon?

Bethel, Eugene, Oregon has walkability of 73, education in the 72nd percentile, and a Red Flag score of 56. Prices are about 3% below the city median and 6% below the state median, with gross yield at 5.4% and prices up 2.6% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Bethel

Eugene, Oregon US

Bethel, Eugene, Oregon is a relatively affordable, higher-yield neighborhood with positive recent price momentum and solid walkability. Prices are about 3% below the city median and 6% below the state median, gross yield is 5.4%, and prices rose 2.6% over the past year. It has a Red Flag score of 56, walkability of 73, and education in the 72nd percentile, with yield and school-score percentile standing out against a higher risk score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

8.08 mi²

ZIP Code

97402

County

Lane 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

$399,881

YoY+2.6%

Gross Rental Yield

5.4%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

56 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

72 / 100

Excellent · better than 72% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Bethel Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Bethel, Eugene.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$399,881	+2.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$295/sqft	+3.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,790/mo	+0.2%
Gross Rental Yield	5.4%	—
Liquidity Score	38 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	139	+11.2%

Is Bethel Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

56 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Heat80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Tornado20Low

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

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.4%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 73/100

Active transaction volume — 139 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 68 dining & 29 grocery options nearby

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Bethel's live DistrictScore metrics.

Bethel 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; Bethel inherits the Oregon figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Bethel

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

Superfund (NPL)0.0 kmVery High

Industrial odor16 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Bethel: 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 Bethel

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

73

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

29

Grocery

68

Dining

15

Schools

1

Universities

6

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

23

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Bethel vs Eugene vs Oregon

How Bethel benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Bethel, the median sale price sits about 3% below the median for Eugene neighborhoods and about 6% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.4%, against 3.9% for Eugene neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.6%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Eugene neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Bethel	$295/sqft	5.4%	38
Eugene	$304/sqft	3.9%	27
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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Bethel Real Estate FAQ

Bethel, Eugene, Oregon has a yield-oriented profile with some tradeoffs. Prices are about 3% below the city median and 6% below the state median, gross yield is 5.4%, and prices rose 2.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 56, with walkability of 73.

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