What is the rental yield in Cedar Hammock, Florida?

The gross yield in Cedar Hammock, Florida is 7.2. That is paired with prices about 9% above the state median and a Red Flag score of 55. Over the past year, prices are down 6.2, while walkability is 71 and education is in the 46th percentile.

How does Cedar Hammock, Florida compare to the Florida median?

Cedar Hammock, Florida is priced about 9% above the state median. It also has a gross yield of 7.2 and a Red Flag score of 55. Over the past year, prices are down 6.2, while walkability is 71 and education is in the 46th percentile.

Neighborhood

Cedar Hammock

Florida US

Cedar Hammock, Florida has an income-oriented investment profile, with a gross yield of 7.2 and prices about 9% above the state median. Over the past year, prices are down 6.2, which may support entry pricing, while the Red Flag score of 55 points to moderate overall risk. Walkability is 71, and education is in the 46th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

15.08 mi²

ZIP Code

34209

County

Manatee County

State

Florida

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

$372,339

YoY-6.2%

Gross Rental Yield

7.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

55 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

46 / 100

Fair · better than 46% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Cedar Hammock Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$372,339	-6.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$253/sqft	-1.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,236/mo	+4.3%
Gross Rental Yield	7.2%	—
Liquidity Score	52 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	264	+46.7%

Is Cedar Hammock Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

55 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Hurricane100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Florida averaged 16.9 crimes and 2.7 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.5% 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 7.2%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 71/100

Liquid resale market — liquidity 52/100

Active transaction volume — 264 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (80/100)

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

Cedar Hammock Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+34.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Cedar Hammock centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 29% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Florida Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.9	2.7	-4.5%
2023	18.0	2.9	-2.3%
2022	19.0	2.9	+4.4%
2021	18.6	3.4	-13.5%
2020	21.5	3.8	-13.7%
2019	25.2	3.8	—

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

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Cedar Hammock

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 odor11 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Cedar Hammock: 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 Hammock

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

71

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

21

Grocery

37

Dining

18

Schools

0

Universities

5

Hospitals

4

Pharmacies

3

Parks

2

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Cedar Hammock vs City vs Florida

How Cedar Hammock benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Cedar Hammock, the median sale price sits about 9% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 7.2%, against 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 6.2%. Transaction liquidity sits above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Cedar Hammock	$253/sqft	7.2%	52
Florida	$232/sqft	6.2%	36

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Florida 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: ~0.76% 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: documentary stamp $0.70 per $100 ($0.60 in Miami-Dade).

Assessment Cap

Save Our Homes caps homestead assessment growth at 3%/CPI; reassessed to market value on sale.

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: up to $50,000 off taxable value, plus unlimited protection from most creditors.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Extra $50,000 senior exemption plus property-tax discounts for veterans.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

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.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 264 restricts buyers from 7 countries of concern (incl. China) from residential property near sensitive sites. Verify first.

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Cedar Hammock Real Estate FAQ

Cedar Hammock, Florida has an income-oriented profile, with a gross yield of 7.2 and prices about 9% above the state median. Over the past year, prices are down 6.2, while the Red Flag score is 55. Walkability is 71 and education is in the 46th percentile.

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