What is the rental yield in Garrison Park, Austin?

The gross yield in Garrison Park, Austin, Texas is 3.8. That yield sits alongside pricing that is in line with Austin and about 79% above Texas. The Red Flag score is 57, and the price trend is down 10.0 over the past year.

How has Garrison Park changed over the past year?

Prices in Garrison Park, Austin, Texas are down 10.0 over the past year. Even with that decline, pricing remains in line with Austin and about 79% above Texas. The neighborhood also shows a gross yield of 3.8 and a Red Flag score of 57.

How does Garrison Park compare with Austin and Texas?

Garrison Park, Austin, Texas is priced in line with Austin and about 79% above Texas. Its gross yield is 3.8, walkability is 50, and education is in the 46th percentile. The Red Flag score is 57, which adds a moderate risk reading.

Neighborhood

Garrison Park

Austin, Texas US

Garrison Park, Austin, Texas has a mixed investment profile, with pricing in line with Austin and about 79% above Texas, a gross yield of 3.8, and a price trend down 10.0 over the past year. It combines moderate walkability of 50 with education in the 46th percentile and a Red Flag score of 57. The main strength is relative pricing versus the city, while the main risk is the combination of a lower yield and a higher Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

4.44 mi²

ZIP Code

78745

County

Travis 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

$470,860

YoY-10.0%

Gross Rental Yield

3.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

57 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat 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

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Garrison Park Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Garrison Park, Austin.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$470,860	-10.0%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$303/sqft	-8.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,482/mo	-0.4%
Gross Rental Yield	3.8%	—
Liquidity Score	46 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	201	+15.5%

Is Garrison Park Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

57 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Tornado100Very High

Hail100Very High

Heat80Very High

Wildfire60High

Hurricane60High

Flood40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Texas averaged 24.3 crimes and 3.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% 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

Active transaction volume — 201 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 33 dining & 5 grocery options nearby

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Hail risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Garrison Park's live DistrictScore metrics.

Garrison Park 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

2015–2024

7.5 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+20.7% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Garrison Park centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 90% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Texas Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

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; Garrison Park inherits the Texas figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Garrison Park

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 odor2 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Garrison Park: 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 Garrison Park

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

50

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

5

Grocery

33

Dining

9

Schools

1

Universities

4

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

14

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Garrison Park vs Austin vs Texas

How Garrison Park benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Garrison Park, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Austin neighborhoods and about 79% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.8%, against 3.8% for Austin neighborhoods and 5.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 10.0%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Austin neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Garrison Park	$303/sqft	3.8%	46
Austin	$303/sqft	3.8%	28
Texas	$169/sqft	5.4%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Texas 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: ~1.25% 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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Garrison Park Real Estate FAQ

Garrison Park, Austin, Texas presents a mixed profile. Pricing is in line with Austin and about 79% above Texas, gross yield is 3.8, and prices are down 10.0 over the past year. The Red Flag score is 57, with walkability of 50 and education in the 46th percentile.

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