What is the rental yield in Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska?

The gross yield in Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska is 5.2. That sits alongside prices about 9% below the city median and 9% below the state median, plus a 2.3% increase over the past year. The Red Flag score is 52, which adds a moderate risk reading.

How does Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska compare to Lincoln overall?

Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska is priced about 9% below Lincoln overall, while the gross yield is 5.2 and prices are up 2.3% over the past year. Walkability is 95 and education is in the 83rd percentile, with a Red Flag score of 52.

What are the main strengths of Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska?

Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska’s main strengths are walkability of 95 and education in the 83rd percentile. The market also shows a gross yield of 5.2 and prices about 9% below the city median. Over the past year, prices increased 2.3%, which supports the recent trend.

What should buyers watch in Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska?

Buyers should note the Red Flag score of 52 in Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska. While walkability is 95 and education is in the 83rd percentile, the yield is 5.2 and prices are about 9% below the city median. Over the past year, prices rose 2.3%.

Neighborhood

Glenhaven

Lincoln, Nebraska US

Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska has an investment profile defined by prices about 9% below the city median and 9% below the state median, a gross yield of 5.2, and prices up 2.3% over the past year. It also carries a Red Flag score of 52, walkability of 95, and education in the 83rd percentile. The main strength is very high walkability; the main risk is a midrange Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.01 mi²

ZIP Code

68506

County

Lancaster County

State

Nebraska

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

$281,694

YoY+2.3%

Gross Rental Yield

5.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

52 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

83 / 100

Excellent · better than 83% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Glenhaven Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Glenhaven, Lincoln.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$281,694	+2.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$156/sqft	+1.9%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,210/mo	+4.6%
Gross Rental Yield	5.2%	—
Liquidity Score	35 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	119	-4.0%

Is Glenhaven Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

52 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Tornado100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Heat40Moderate

Flood20Low

Hurricane20Low

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Nebraska averaged 18.5 crimes and 2.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-15.6% 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%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 95/100

Active transaction volume — 119 homes sold last period

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Glenhaven's live DistrictScore metrics.

Glenhaven Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-3.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Glenhaven centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 87% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Nebraska Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	18.5	2.2	-15.6%
2023	22.1	2.3	+2.4%
2022	21.8	2.9	+3.2%
2021	21.2	3.0	-4.4%
2020	22.4	3.3	-4.3%
2019	23.5	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Glenhaven inherits the Nebraska figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Glenhaven

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

Walkability & Amenities in Glenhaven

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

95

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

1

Grocery

2

Dining

3

Schools

1

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Glenhaven vs Lincoln vs Nebraska

How Glenhaven benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Glenhaven, the median sale price sits about 9% below the median for Lincoln neighborhoods and about 9% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.2%, against 5.0% for Lincoln neighborhoods and 4.9% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.3%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Lincoln neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Glenhaven	$156/sqft	5.2%	35
Lincoln	$172/sqft	5.0%	31
Nebraska	$172/sqft	4.9%	27

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Nebraska 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: ~1.38% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.2%; 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: $2.25 per $1,000.

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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Glenhaven Real Estate FAQ

Glenhaven, Lincoln, Nebraska shows a mixed investment profile with prices about 9% below the city median and 9% below the state median, a gross yield of 5.2, and prices up 2.3% over the past year. It also has a Red Flag score of 52, so the data points to both support and caution.

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