What is the rental yield in Desert Vista, Peoria, Arizona?

The gross yield in Desert Vista, Peoria, Arizona is 4.3. Pricing is in line with the city and about 6% above the state median, while prices are down 1.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 65 and walkability is 22.

How have home prices changed in Desert Vista, Peoria, Arizona?

Home prices in Desert Vista, Peoria, Arizona are down 1.6% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with the city and about 6% above the state median, with a gross yield of 4.3 and a Red Flag score of 65.

How does Desert Vista compare with Peoria, Arizona overall?

Desert Vista, Peoria, Arizona is priced in line with the city and about 6% above the state median, with a gross yield of 4.3. It also has a Red Flag score of 65, walkability of 22, and education in the 58th percentile.

Neighborhood

Desert Vista

Peoria, Arizona US

Desert Vista, Peoria, Arizona has a balanced but softer profile, with pricing in line with the city and about 6% above the state median, a gross yield of 4.3, and prices down 1.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 65 suggests moderate risk, while walkability of 22 is low and education is in the 58th percentile, indicating midrange school-district test-score performance.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.06 mi²

ZIP Code

85383

County

Maricopa County

State

Arizona

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

$659,754

YoY-1.6%

Gross Rental Yield

4.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

65 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

58 / 100

Good · better than 58% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Desert Vista Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Desert Vista, Peoria.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$659,754	-1.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$271/sqft	+2.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,352/mo	-1.7%
Gross Rental Yield	4.3%	—
Liquidity Score	69 / 100	High
Homes Sold (Period)	459	+25.4%

Is Desert Vista Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

65 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Wildfire100Very High

Heat100Very High

Hail80Very High

Earthquake40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

Tornado20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Arizona averaged 22.1 crimes and 4.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.8% 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 69/100

Active transaction volume — 459 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Desert Vista's live DistrictScore metrics.

Desert Vista Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Arizona-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-12.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Desert Vista centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 24% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Arizona Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	22.1	4.2	-4.8%
2023	23.6	4.3	-4.4%
2022	25.1	4.5	-0.1%
2021	25.4	4.3	-8.3%
2020	27.1	4.8	-4.3%
2019	28.8	4.5	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Desert Vista inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Desert Vista

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

Walkability & Amenities in Desert Vista

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

22

Minimal

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Desert Vista vs Peoria vs Arizona

How Desert Vista benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Desert Vista, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Peoria neighborhoods and about 6% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.3%, against 4.3% for Peoria neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.6%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Peoria neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Desert Vista	$271/sqft	4.3%	69
Peoria	$271/sqft	4.3%	69
Arizona	$256/sqft	4.8%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Arizona 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: ~0.43% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 2.5%; 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: flat $2 per deed.

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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Desert Vista Real Estate FAQ

Desert Vista, Peoria, Arizona shows a mixed profile. Pricing is in line with the city and about 6% above the state median, gross yield is 4.3, and prices are down 1.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 65, with walkability of 22 and education in the 58th percentile.

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