What is the rental yield in Lemontree, Mesa, Arizona?

The gross yield in Lemontree, Mesa, Arizona is 5.2. That sits alongside prices about 8% below Mesa and 6% below Arizona, plus a 5.2% decline over the past year. The neighborhood also has a Red Flag score of 52 and walkability of 95.

How does Lemontree compare with Mesa and Arizona on price?

Lemontree in Mesa, Arizona is priced about 8% below Mesa and 6% below Arizona. That relative discount comes with a gross yield of 5.2, a 5.2% price decline over the past year, a Red Flag score of 52, and walkability of 95.

What are the main market signals for Lemontree in Mesa, Arizona?

Lemontree in Mesa, Arizona shows a gross yield of 5.2, a price trend of down 5.2% over the past year, and a Red Flag score of 52. Walkability is 95, while education is in the 43rd percentile, giving the neighborhood a strong access profile but a mixed risk read.

Neighborhood

Lemontree

Mesa, Arizona US

Lemontree in Mesa, Arizona has a mixed investment profile, combining a gross yield of 5.2 with a price level about 8% below Mesa and 6% below Arizona. Prices have moved down 5.2% over the past year, while the neighborhood posts a Red Flag score of 52, walkability of 95, and education in the 43rd percentile. The main strength is its very high walkability; the main risk is the moderate Red Flag score alongside the recent price decline.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.04 mi²

ZIP Code

85206

County

Maricopa County

State

Arizona

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

$365,392

YoY-5.2%

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

43 / 100

Fair · better than 43% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Lemontree Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Lemontree, Mesa.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$365,392	-5.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$239/sqft	-3.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,597/mo	-2.7%
Gross Rental Yield	5.2%	—
Liquidity Score	43 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	177	+90.3%

Is Lemontree Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Heat100Very High

Hail80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire60High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

Tornado20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Arizona averaged 22.1 crimes and 4.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.8% 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 — 177 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 33 dining & 12 grocery options nearby

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Hail risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Lemontree's live DistrictScore metrics.

Lemontree Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.7 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-13.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Lemontree centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 44% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Arizona Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	22.1	4.2	-4.8%
2023	23.6	4.3	-4.4%
2022	25.1	4.5	-0.1%
2021	25.4	4.3	-8.3%
2020	27.1	4.8	-4.3%
2019	28.8	4.5	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Lemontree inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Lemontree

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

Walkability & Amenities in Lemontree

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

95

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

12

Grocery

33

Dining

5

Schools

0

Universities

56

Hospitals

7

Pharmacies

28

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Lemontree vs Mesa vs Arizona

How Lemontree benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Lemontree, the median sale price sits about 8% below the median for Mesa neighborhoods and about 6% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.2%, against 4.5% for Mesa neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 5.2%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Mesa neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Lemontree	$239/sqft	5.2%	43
Mesa	$261/sqft	4.5%	35
Arizona	$256/sqft	4.8%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Arizona 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: ~0.43% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 2.5%; 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: flat $2 per deed.

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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Lemontree Real Estate FAQ

Lemontree in Mesa, Arizona offers a gross yield of 5.2 and prices about 8% below Mesa and 6% below Arizona. Prices are down 5.2% over the past year, with a Red Flag score of 52, walkability of 95, and education in the 43rd percentile.

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