What is the rental yield in Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts?

The gross yield in Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts is 2.9. Prices are in line with Arlington and 55% above the Massachusetts median, while prices declined 1.5% over the past year. The neighborhood also has walkability of 61 and education in the 99th percentile.

How does Kensington Park Historic District compare with Arlington and Massachusetts on price?

Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts is priced in line with Arlington and 55% above the Massachusetts median. Over the past year, prices fell 1.5%. The neighborhood has a gross yield of 2.9, a Red Flag score of 55, and walkability of 61.

What do the walkability and education scores show for Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts?

Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts has walkability of 61 and education in the 99th percentile. Those numbers sit alongside a gross yield of 2.9 and a Red Flag score of 55. Prices are in line with Arlington and 55% above the Massachusetts median.

What is the price trend in Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts?

Prices in Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts fell 1.5% over the past year. The neighborhood is in line with Arlington and 55% above the Massachusetts median, with a gross yield of 2.9, walkability of 61, and a Red Flag score of 55.

Neighborhood

Kensington Park Historic District

Arlington, Massachusetts US

Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts has a low-yield, high-education investment profile, with a gross yield of 2.9 and prices in line with Arlington but 55% above the Massachusetts median. Prices fell 1.5% over the past year, while the neighborhood posts a Red Flag score of 55, walkability of 61, and education in the 99th percentile. The main strength is the very high education percentile; the main risk is the elevated state-level price comparison combined with the negative yearly trend.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.48 mi²

ZIP Code

02474

County

Middlesex County

State

Massachusetts

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

$1,259,626

YoY-1.5%

Gross Rental Yield

2.9%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

55 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

99 / 100

Excellent · better than 99% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Limited

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Kensington Park Historic District Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$1,259,626	-1.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$592/sqft	-0.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$3,083/mo	+3.9%
Gross Rental Yield	2.9%	—
Liquidity Score	26 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	63	-27.6%

Is Kensington Park Historic District Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

55 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Flood80Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Tornado40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Massachusetts averaged 14.3 crimes and 3.1 violent per 1,000 residents (+0.1% 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 — 63 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 35 dining & 8 grocery options nearby

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Kensington Park Historic District's live DistrictScore metrics.

Kensington Park Historic District Environment & Safety

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

Massachusetts Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	3.1	+0.1%
2023	14.4	3.2	+4.2%
2022	14.0	3.2	+7.4%
2021	13.0	3.0	-3.1%
2020	13.6	3.1	-9.8%
2019	15.1	3.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Kensington Park Historic District inherits the Massachusetts figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Kensington Park Historic District

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)4.7 kmModerate

Industrial odor11 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Kensington Park Historic District: 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 Kensington Park Historic District

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

61

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

35

Dining

14

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

22

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Kensington Park Historic District vs Arlington vs Massachusetts

How Kensington Park Historic District benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Kensington Park Historic District, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Arlington neighborhoods and about 59% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 2.9%, against 2.9% for Arlington neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.5%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Arlington neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Kensington Park Historic District	$592/sqft	2.9%	26
Arlington	$592/sqft	2.9%	26
Massachusetts	$372/sqft	4.8%	20

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Massachusetts 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: ~0.95% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5% (+4% surtax over $1M); 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: $4.56 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

Conforms to 1031 but tracks deferred in-state gain after an out-of-state exchange.

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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FIRPTA, ITIN & Massachusetts property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Kensington Park Historic District Real Estate FAQ

Kensington Park Historic District, Arlington, Massachusetts has a mixed profile from the numbers provided. Gross yield is 2.9, prices are in line with Arlington and 55% above the Massachusetts median, and prices fell 1.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 55.

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