Neighborhood
Enfield Estates
Edinburg, Texas US
Enfield Estates, Edinburg, Texas is a higher-priced market, at 16% above Edinburg and about 1% below Texas, with a gross yield of 5.4% and a price trend up 1.2% over the past year. The profile pairs walkability of 63 and education in the 44th percentile with a Red Flag score of 62, indicating stronger income potential but a higher overall risk reading.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
11.39 mi²
ZIP Code
78542
County
Hidalgo County
State
Texas
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
$263,922
YoY+1.2%
Gross Rental Yield
5.4%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
High
62 / 100
Walkability Score
63
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
Education Score
44 / 100
Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy
AI Score
52
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Enfield Estates Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Enfield Estates, Edinburg.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $263,922 | +1.2% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $167/sqft | -1.0% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $1,190/mo | +4.1% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 42 / 100 | Moderate |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 170 | +36.0% |
Is Enfield Estates Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Texas crime context.
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Above-average gross rental yield at 5.4%
Active transaction volume — 170 homes sold last period
Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)
Hail risk is Very High (100/100)
Insights are generated from Enfield Estates's live DistrictScore metrics.
Enfield Estates Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Texas-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Air Quality — PM2.5
2015–20249.3 µg/m³ Above EPA annual standard+74.4% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Enfield Estates centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 99% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Texas Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3 | 3.9 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 26.4 | 4.1 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 27.4 | 4.4 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 26.3 | 4.5 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 26.9 | 4.5 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 28.3 | 4.2 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Enfield Estates inherits the Texas figures.
Radon Potential
EPAZone 3
Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Enfield Estates
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 Enfield Estates: 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 Enfield Estates
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI63
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability Score
12
Grocery
7
Dining
24
Schools
2
Universities
1
Hospitals
2
Pharmacies
15
Parks
0
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Enfield Estates's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Enfield Estates vs Edinburg vs Texas
How Enfield Estates benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & Texas 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: ~1.25% 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: none statewide (local tax may apply).
Assessment Cap
Homestead assessed value capped at +10%/yr (20% for some non-homestead property, through 2026).
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: unlimited protection from most creditors (acreage-limited) and a large school-tax exemption.
Senior & Veteran Exemptions
Full property-tax exemption for 100%-disabled veterans; a school-tax freeze for seniors aged 65+.
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 17 (Sept 2025) bars buyers tied to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea from acquiring any real property. Verify first.
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Enfield Estates Real Estate FAQ
Enfield Estates, Edinburg, Texas presents a higher-yield profile with a gross yield of 5.4% and prices up 1.2% over the past year. It is priced 16% above Edinburg and about 1% below Texas, while the Red Flag score is 62, with walkability of 63 and education in the 44th percentile.
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