How does Cedar Forest compare to Smyrna and Tennessee?

Cedar Forest is priced in line with Smyrna and Tennessee, with gross yield of 4.8 and a 0.2% price increase over the past year. Walkability is 40, education is in the 70th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 62.

What are the main market signals for Cedar Forest, Smyrna?

Cedar Forest combines gross yield of 4.8 with prices that are in line with Smyrna and Tennessee. Over the past year, prices rose 0.2%. The Red Flag score is 62, walkability is 40, and education is in the 70th percentile.

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Cedar Forest

Smyrna, Tennessee US

Cedar Forest in Smyrna, Tennessee has a balanced but modest profile, with gross yield of 4.8 and prices in line with Smyrna and Tennessee. Values are up 0.2% over the past year, indicating little recent movement. The neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 62, walkability of 40, and education in the 70th percentile, so the stronger school-district test-score percentile contrasts with a lower walkability score and moderate overall risk.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.12 mi²

ZIP Code

37167

County

Rutherford County

State

Tennessee

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

$420,420

YoY+0.2%

Gross Rental Yield

4.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

62 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

70 / 100

Excellent · better than 70% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Cedar Forest Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Cedar Forest, Smyrna.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$420,420	+0.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$213/sqft	-1.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,669/mo	+0.5%
Gross Rental Yield	4.8%	—
Liquidity Score	53 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	271	-9.4%

Is Cedar Forest Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

62 / 100

High Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire60High

Strong Wind60High

Hurricane40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Tennessee averaged 26.2 crimes and 5.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-11.8% 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

Liquid resale market — liquidity 53/100

Active transaction volume — 271 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Cedar Forest's live DistrictScore metrics.

Cedar Forest Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.9 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-7.0% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Cedar Forest centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 48% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Tennessee Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	26.2	5.9	-11.8%
2023	30.1	6.4	+2.8%
2022	29.7	6.4	+2.6%
2021	29.3	6.7	-6.4%
2020	31.7	6.7	-2.1%
2019	32.6	6.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Cedar Forest inherits the Tennessee figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Cedar Forest

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 nearbyVery High

Aviation noise49 dBVery Low

Point-source screening near Cedar Forest: 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 Cedar Forest

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

40

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

6

Grocery

12

Dining

7

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

4

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Cedar Forest vs Smyrna vs Tennessee

How Cedar Forest benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Cedar Forest, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Smyrna neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.8%, against 4.8% for Smyrna neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices were broadly flat. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Smyrna neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Cedar Forest	$213/sqft	4.8%	53
Smyrna	$213/sqft	4.8%	53
Tennessee	$213/sqft	4.8%	40

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Tennessee 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: ~0.46% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: 0.37%.

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 residents6

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.

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 & Tennessee property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Cedar Forest Real Estate FAQ

Cedar Forest in Smyrna, Tennessee has a steady but modest profile. Gross yield is 4.8, prices are in line with Smyrna and Tennessee, and values are up 0.2% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 62, with walkability of 40 and education in the 70th percentile.

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