What is the rental yield in Laurel, Mill Creek, Washington?

The gross yield in Laurel, Mill Creek, Washington is 3.2. That sits alongside pricing that is in line with Mill Creek and about 35% above Washington. Over the past year, prices were down 1.1%, which is a useful context point for current yield-focused comparisons.

How does Laurel compare with Mill Creek and Washington?

Laurel in Mill Creek, Washington is priced in line with Mill Creek and about 35% above Washington. Its gross yield is 3.2, prices were down 1.1% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 52. Walkability is 28, while education is in the 87th percentile.

What are the walkability and school-score metrics in Laurel?

Laurel in Mill Creek, Washington has walkability of 28 and education in the 87th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 3.2 and a Red Flag score of 52. Pricing is in line with Mill Creek and about 35% above Washington.

Neighborhood

Laurel

Mill Creek, Washington US

Laurel in Mill Creek, Washington has a balanced investment profile, with pricing in line with Mill Creek and about 35% above Washington. It posts a gross yield of 3.2 and prices were down 1.1% over the past year, which may support entry pricing but also signals softer momentum. The neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 52, walkability of 28, and education in the 87th percentile, combining a strong school-score profile with limited walkability.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.01 mi²

ZIP Code

98012

County

Snohomish County

State

Washington

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

Verified Price · Median Sale

$958,465

YoY-1.1%

Gross Rental Yield

3.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

52 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

87 / 100

Excellent · better than 87% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Laurel Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Laurel, Mill Creek.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$958,465	-1.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$474/sqft	-1.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,556/mo	+3.0%
Gross Rental Yield	3.2%	—
Liquidity Score	45 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	196	-22.2%

Is Laurel Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Washington 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.

Earthquake100Very High

Heat80Very High

Wildfire60High

Flood40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Strong Wind20Low

Hail20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Washington averaged 27.9 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-13.0% 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 — 196 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Laurel's live DistrictScore metrics.

Laurel Environment & Safety

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

Washington Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	27.9	3.3	-13.0%
2023	32.5	3.6	-12.5%
2022	37.5	3.8	+11.9%
2021	33.7	3.4	+12.1%
2020	30.3	2.9	+0.9%
2019	30.3	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Laurel inherits the Washington figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Laurel

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

Walkability & Amenities in Laurel

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

28

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Laurel vs Mill Creek vs Washington

How Laurel benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Laurel, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Mill Creek neighborhoods and about 35% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.2%, against 3.2% for Mill Creek neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.1%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Mill Creek neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Laurel	$474/sqft	3.2%	45
Mill Creek	$474/sqft	3.2%	45
Washington	$352/sqft	4.0%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Washington 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: ~0.74% 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 general income tax; the 7% capital gains tax exempts real estate.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: REET graduated 1.1-3% (mansion-style).

Assessment Cap

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

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Statewide rent control caps rent increases (HB 1217; 9.683% max for 2026); transfer tax is mansion-style.

US citizens & tax residents6

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.

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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Laurel Real Estate FAQ

Laurel in Mill Creek, Washington shows a mixed investment profile. Pricing is in line with Mill Creek and about 35% above Washington, while gross yield is 3.2. Prices were down 1.1% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 52, so the data points are balanced rather than one-sided.

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