What is the rental yield in Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado has a gross yield of 3.7. Prices are about 21% below Colorado Springs and 25% below Colorado, while the Red Flag score is 45 and walkability is 64.

How have prices changed in Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado over the past year?

Prices in Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado are down 4.6% over the past year. They remain about 21% below Colorado Springs and 25% below Colorado, with a Red Flag score of 45.

How does Knob Hill compare with Colorado Springs and Colorado on price?

Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado is priced about 21% below Colorado Springs and 25% below Colorado. That discount comes with a gross yield of 3.7, walkability of 64, and education in the 59th percentile.

What are the walkability and education scores in Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado has walkability of 64 and education in the 59th percentile. It also shows a gross yield of 3.7, prices about 21% below Colorado Springs, and a Red Flag score of 45.

Neighborhood

Knob Hill

Colorado Springs, Colorado US

Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado is a lower-priced but lower-yield investment profile, with prices about 21% below Colorado Springs and 25% below Colorado, and a gross yield of 3.7. Prices are down 4.6% over the past year, which limits momentum, while the Red Flag score of 45 suggests moderate risk. Walkability is 64, and education is in the 59th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.11 mi²

ZIP Code

80909

County

El Paso County

State

Colorado

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

$388,385

YoY-4.6%

Gross Rental Yield

3.7%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

45 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

59 / 100

Good · better than 59% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Knob Hill Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Knob Hill, Colorado Springs.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$388,385	-4.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$204/sqft	-4.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,209/mo	-1.3%
Gross Rental Yield	3.7%	—
Liquidity Score	35 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	117	+10.4%

Is Knob Hill Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

45 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Hail100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Strong Wind60High

Flood40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

Heat20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Colorado averaged 30.7 crimes and 4.8 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.1% 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 — 117 homes sold last period

Hail risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (80/100)

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

Knob Hill Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+12.6% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Knob Hill centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 63% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Colorado Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	30.7	4.8	-9.1%
2023	34.1	4.8	-6.3%
2022	36.7	5.0	+1.8%
2021	36.3	4.8	+11.4%
2020	32.6	4.2	+9.5%
2019	30.0	3.9	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Knob Hill inherits the Colorado figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Knob Hill

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

Walkability & Amenities in Knob Hill

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

64

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

6

Grocery

11

Dining

4

Schools

0

Universities

3

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

4

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Knob Hill vs Colorado Springs vs Colorado

How Knob Hill benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Knob Hill, the median sale price sits about 21% below the median for Colorado Springs neighborhoods and about 25% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.7%, against 4.5% for Colorado Springs neighborhoods and 4.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 4.6%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Colorado Springs neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Knob Hill	$204/sqft	3.7%	35
Colorado Springs	$259/sqft	4.5%	32
Colorado	$274/sqft	4.4%	37

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Colorado 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: ~0.52% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.40%; 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: $0.01 per $100 (0.01%).

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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Knob Hill Real Estate FAQ

Knob Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado has a lower-priced but lower-yield profile, with prices about 21% below Colorado Springs and 25% below Colorado. It has a gross yield of 3.7, prices are down 4.6% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 45.

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