What is the rental yield in Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio?

The gross yield in Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio is 6.4. That sits alongside prices that are in line with Avon and 26% above Ohio, plus a 4.6% rise over the past year. The Red Flag score is 63, and education is in the 97th percentile.

How have prices changed in Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio over the past year?

Prices in Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio are up 4.6% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with Avon and 26% above Ohio, with a gross yield of 6.4. The Red Flag score is 63, and education is in the 97th percentile.

How does Briar Lakes compare with Avon and Ohio?

Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio is priced in line with Avon and 26% above Ohio. It posts a gross yield of 6.4 and a 4.6% increase over the past year. The Red Flag score is 63, walkability is 16, and education is in the 97th percentile.

What are the main strengths and risks in Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio?

Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio’s main strength is education in the 97th percentile, alongside a gross yield of 6.4. The main risk signal is a Red Flag score of 63, and walkability of 16 is a secondary limitation. Prices are in line with Avon and 26% above Ohio.

Neighborhood

Briar Lakes

Avon, Ohio US

Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio is a yield-focused neighborhood with pricing in line with Avon, 26% above Ohio, a gross yield of 6.4, and prices up 4.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 63 points to moderate risk, while education in the 97th percentile is a clear strength. Walkability of 16 suggests limited pedestrian convenience.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.13 mi²

ZIP Code

44011

County

Lorain County

State

Ohio

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

$398,882

YoY+4.6%

Gross Rental Yield

6.4%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

63 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

97 / 100

Excellent · better than 97% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Briar Lakes Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Briar Lakes, Avon.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$398,882	+4.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$214/sqft	+2.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,126/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	6.4%	—
Liquidity Score	26 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	64	-32.6%

Is Briar Lakes Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

63 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood80Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Hail80Very High

Hurricane40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Ohio averaged 18.4 crimes and 2.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.5% 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 6.4%

Appreciating market — +4.6% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 64 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Briar Lakes's live DistrictScore metrics.

Briar Lakes Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-31.5% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Briar Lakes centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 66% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Ohio Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	18.4	2.9	-9.5%
2023	20.5	3.0	-2.1%
2022	21.1	3.0	+3.2%
2021	20.4	3.2	-5.1%
2020	21.6	3.1	-8.3%
2019	23.5	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Briar Lakes inherits the Ohio figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Briar Lakes

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

Walkability & Amenities in Briar Lakes

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

16

Minimal

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

1

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

0

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Briar Lakes vs Avon vs Ohio

How Briar Lakes benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Briar Lakes, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Avon neighborhoods and about 26% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.4%, against 6.4% for Avon neighborhoods and 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 4.6%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Avon neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Briar Lakes	$214/sqft	6.4%	26
Avon	$214/sqft	6.4%	26
Ohio	$169/sqft	6.2%	28

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Ohio 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: ~1.28% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 3.5%; 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 $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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Briar Lakes Real Estate FAQ

Briar Lakes, Avon, Ohio shows a yield-focused profile with a gross yield of 6.4 and prices up 4.6% over the past year. Pricing is in line with Avon and 26% above Ohio, while the Red Flag score is 63 and education is in the 97th percentile.

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