Neighborhood
Brookhaven
Norman, Oklahoma US
Brookhaven, Norman, Oklahoma is a mixed market with pricing in line with Norman and about 5% above Oklahoma, a gross yield of 4.8, and a price trend down 2.2% over the past year. Walkability is 68 and education is in the 63rd percentile, while the Red Flag score of 72 indicates elevated risk. Education and walkability are relative strengths, but the Red Flag score and recent price decline are important cautions.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
20.86 mi²
ZIP Code
73072
County
Cleveland County
State
Oklahoma
Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024
Verified Price · Median Sale
$352,395
YoY-2.1%
Gross Rental Yield
4.8%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
High
72 / 100
Walkability Score
68
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
Education Score
63 / 100
Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy
AI Score
47
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Brookhaven Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Brookhaven, Norman.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $352,395 | -2.1% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $164/sqft | -2.8% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $1,420/mo | +0.1% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 46 / 100 | Moderate |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 199 | +17.1% |
Is Brookhaven Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Oklahoma crime context.
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Active transaction volume — 199 homes sold last period
Dense amenities — 65 dining & 14 grocery options nearby
Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)
Heat risk is Very High (100/100)
Insights are generated from Brookhaven's live DistrictScore metrics.
Brookhaven Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Oklahoma-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Air Quality — PM2.5
2015–20246.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+16.6% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Brookhaven centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 65% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Oklahoma Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.0 | 4.2 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 25.8 | 4.2 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 27.8 | 4.3 | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 30.7 | 4.4 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 31.6 | 4.6 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 33.0 | 4.4 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Brookhaven inherits the Oklahoma figures.
Radon Potential
EPAZone 3
Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Brookhaven
EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.
Environmental Hazards
EPA / BTSIndustrial odor2 nearbyVery High
Point-source screening near Brookhaven: 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 Brookhaven
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI68
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability Score
14
Grocery
65
Dining
10
Schools
0
Universities
7
Hospitals
4
Pharmacies
17
Parks
0
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Brookhaven's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Brookhaven vs Norman vs Oklahoma
How Brookhaven benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & Oklahoma tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.
Buying as a Foreigner
US Tax & OwnershipApplies 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: ~0.78% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).
State Income Tax
State income tax up to 4.75%; 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: $0.75 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 residents8
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.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption with unlimited protection from most creditors (subject to limits).
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 & Oklahoma property-tax guidance for foreign buyers
Brookhaven Real Estate FAQ
Brookhaven, Norman, Oklahoma has a mixed profile in the numbers provided. It shows a gross yield of 4.8, prices in line with Norman and about 5% above Oklahoma, with prices down 2.2% over the past year and a Red Flag score of 72.
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