What is the rental yield in Folsom Ranch, Folsom, California?

Folsom Ranch, Folsom, California has a gross yield of 4.3%. Prices are in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, while prices are up 0.7% over the past year. Walkability is 51 and education is in the 61st percentile.

How have prices changed in Folsom Ranch, Folsom, California?

Prices in Folsom Ranch, Folsom, California are up 0.7% over the past year. The neighborhood is in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, with a 4.3% gross yield and a Red Flag score of 65.

How does Folsom Ranch compare with Folsom, California overall?

Folsom Ranch, Folsom, California is priced in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median. It has a 4.3% gross yield, 0.7% annual price growth, walkability of 51, and education in the 61st percentile. The Red Flag score is 65.

Neighborhood

Folsom Ranch

Folsom, California US

Folsom Ranch, Folsom, California is a midpriced neighborhood with pricing in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median. Gross yield is 4.3%, and prices are up 0.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 65, with walkability of 51 and education in the 61st percentile, indicating a relatively stronger school-district test-score percentile but a higher overall risk score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

8.60 mi²

ZIP Code

95630

County

Sacramento County

State

California

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

$740,780

YoY+0.7%

Gross Rental Yield

4.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

65 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

61 / 100

Good · better than 61% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Folsom Ranch Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Folsom Ranch, Folsom.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$740,780	+0.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$380/sqft	+1.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,670/mo	+3.9%
Gross Rental Yield	4.3%	—
Liquidity Score	51 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	246	+19.4%

Is Folsom Ranch Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited California 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.

Wildfire100Very High

Flood80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Heat40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Strong Wind20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): California averaged 25.6 crimes and 4.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-8.9% 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 51/100

Active transaction volume — 246 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 34 dining & 5 grocery options nearby

Wildfire risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Folsom Ranch's live DistrictScore metrics.

Folsom Ranch Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+3.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Folsom Ranch centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 49% of U.S. neighborhoods.

California Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	25.6	4.9	-8.9%
2023	28.3	5.1	-0.7%
2022	28.6	5.0	+8.0%
2021	26.5	4.8	+1.9%
2020	25.8	4.4	-7.3%
2019	27.8	4.4	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Folsom Ranch inherits the California figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Folsom Ranch

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

Superfund (NPL)4.4 kmModerate

Industrial odor2 nearbyModerate

Point-source screening near Folsom Ranch: 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 Folsom Ranch

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

51

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

5

Grocery

34

Dining

8

Schools

0

Universities

6

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

25

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Folsom Ranch vs Folsom vs California

How Folsom Ranch benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Folsom Ranch, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Folsom neighborhoods and about 32% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.3%, against 4.3% for Folsom neighborhoods and 3.7% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 0.7%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Folsom neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Folsom Ranch	$380/sqft	4.3%	51
Folsom	$380/sqft	4.3%	51
California	$559/sqft	3.7%	28

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & California 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: ~0.69% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 13.3%; 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: documentary transfer tax $0.55 per $500 + local.

Assessment Cap

Prop 13 caps assessed-value growth at 2%/yr; property is reassessed to market value when you buy.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax (LA has a local one); statewide rent control caps increases at 5%+CPI (AB 1482).

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.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Disabled-veteran property-tax exemption (~$161,083 in 2025, more if low-income); senior programs available.

1031 State Conformity

California conforms to 1031 but claws back deferred CA-source gain (Form FTB 3840) if you move out of state.

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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Folsom Ranch Real Estate FAQ

Folsom Ranch, Folsom, California has a mixed investment profile. Prices are in line with the city median and about 32% below the state median, gross yield is 4.3%, and prices are up 0.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 65.

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