What is the rental yield in Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona?

The gross yield in Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona is 4.3. Prices are 18% below the city median and 14% below the state median, while walkability is 89 and the Red Flag score is 58. The education percentile is 15.

How has pricing changed in Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona over the past year?

Prices in Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona are down 1.9% over the past year. The neighborhood trades 18% below the city median and 14% below the state median, with a gross yield of 4.3 and walkability of 89.

How does Metro Estates compare with Phoenix overall?

Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona is priced 18% below Phoenix overall and has walkability of 89. Its gross yield is 4.3, education is in the 15th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 58, which points to a moderate risk reading.

What should buyers know about walkability and schools in Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona?

Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona has walkability of 89 and an education percentile of 15. That means strong walkability alongside a lower school-score percentile. The Red Flag score is 58, and prices are down 1.9% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Metro Estates

Phoenix, Arizona US

Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona is a below-city, below-state market with a gross yield of 4.3 and prices down 1.9% over the past year. It stands out for walkability of 89, while the education percentile of 15 and Red Flag score of 58 temper the profile. The main strength is the high walkability; the main risks are the low school-score percentile and the moderate Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.12 mi²

ZIP Code

85051

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

$334,901

YoY-1.9%

Gross Rental Yield

4.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

58 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

15 / 100

Limited · better than 15% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Metro Estates Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Metro Estates, Phoenix.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$334,901	-1.9%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$220/sqft	-1.9%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,190/mo	-2.6%
Gross Rental Yield	4.3%	—
Liquidity Score	30 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	86	+0.0%

Is Metro Estates Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

58 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Heat100Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Hail80Very High

Strong Wind60High

Wildfire20Low

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

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 89/100

Active transaction volume — 86 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Metro Estates's live DistrictScore metrics.

Metro Estates 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

5.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-13.5% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Metro Estates centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 33% 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; Metro Estates inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Metro Estates

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

Walkability & Amenities in Metro Estates

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

89

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

3

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

4

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Metro Estates vs Phoenix vs Arizona

How Metro Estates benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Metro Estates, the median sale price sits about 18% below the median for Phoenix neighborhoods and about 14% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.3%, against 4.5% for Phoenix neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.9%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Phoenix neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Metro Estates	$220/sqft	4.3%	30
Phoenix	$266/sqft	4.5%	37
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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Metro Estates Real Estate FAQ

Metro Estates, Phoenix, Arizona has a mixed investment profile based on the figures provided. It is priced 18% below the city median and 14% below the state median, with a gross yield of 4.3 and prices down 1.9% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 58.

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