What is the rental yield in Fruit Hill, North Providence?

The gross yield in Fruit Hill, North Providence, Rhode Island is 5.2. That sits alongside prices that are in line with North Providence and about 13% below Rhode Island. Over the past year, prices increased 5.8%, while the Red Flag score is 74.

How does Fruit Hill compare to North Providence and Rhode Island?

Fruit Hill in North Providence is priced in line with North Providence and about 13% below Rhode Island. Gross yield is 5.2, prices are up 5.8% over the past year, walkability is 63, and education is in the 40th percentile. The Red Flag score is 74.

What are the main market signals for Fruit Hill, North Providence?

Fruit Hill combines a 5.2 gross yield with a 5.8% price increase over the past year. It also has walkability of 63 and education in the 40th percentile. The Red Flag score of 74 is a notable risk factor in the overall profile.

Neighborhood

Fruit Hill

North Providence, Rhode Island US

Fruit Hill in North Providence, Rhode Island has a mixed investment profile, with gross yield of 5.2 and prices in line with North Providence but about 13% below Rhode Island. Values are up 5.8% over the past year, which supports recent momentum. The neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 74, with walkability of 63 and education in the 40th percentile, pointing to moderate access and a lower school-district test-score percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.10 mi²

ZIP Code

02911

County

Providence County

State

Rhode Island

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$434,371

YoY+5.8%

Gross Rental Yield

5.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

74 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

40 / 100

Fair · better than 40% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Fruit Hill Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Fruit Hill, North Providence.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$434,371	+5.8%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$256/sqft	+6.2%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,874/mo	+1.5%
Gross Rental Yield	5.2%	—
Liquidity Score	21 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	42	-22.2%

Is Fruit Hill Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

74 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Hurricane100Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Heat80Very High

Tornado60High

Hail60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Rhode Island averaged 11.9 crimes and 1.5 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.8% 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

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.2%

Appreciating market — +5.8% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 42 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Fruit Hill's live DistrictScore metrics.

Fruit Hill Environment & Safety

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

Rhode Island Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	11.9	1.5	-6.8%
2023	12.8	1.7	-11.4%
2022	14.6	1.7	+1.9%
2021	14.3	2.0	+0.4%
2020	14.8	2.3	-16.4%
2019	17.6	2.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Fruit Hill inherits the Rhode Island figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Fruit Hill

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)1.0 kmVery High

Industrial odor2 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Fruit Hill: 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 Fruit Hill

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

63

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

1

Dining

8

Schools

1

Universities

1

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Fruit Hill vs North Providence vs Rhode Island

How Fruit Hill benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Fruit Hill, the median sale price sits in line with the median for North Providence neighborhoods and about 11% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.2%, against 5.2% for North Providence neighborhoods and 5.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 5.8%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for North Providence neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Fruit Hill	$256/sqft	5.2%	21
North Providence	$256/sqft	5.2%	21
Rhode Island	$287/sqft	5.0%	22

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Rhode Island 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: ~1.00% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.99%; 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: transfer tax with a high-value surcharge.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

A surcharge applies to high-value home sales.

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.

Talk to a US real-estate tax advisor

FIRPTA, ITIN & Rhode Island property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Fruit Hill Real Estate FAQ

Fruit Hill in North Providence, Rhode Island shows a mixed profile. Gross yield is 5.2, prices are in line with North Providence and about 13% below Rhode Island, and values are up 5.8% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 74, so risk is not low.

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