Neighborhood
Miracle Mile
Los Angeles, California US
Miracle Mile in Los Angeles, California is a premium-priced, low-yield market with a decline over the past year. It trades about 26% above Los Angeles and about 42% above California, while posting a gross yield of 1.9, a Red Flag score of 47, walkability of 94, and education in the 8th percentile. The main strength is very high walkability; the main risk is the low yield alongside the recent price drop.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
0.51 mi²
ZIP Code
90036
County
Los Angeles County
State
California
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
$1,924,429
YoY-11.2%
Gross Rental Yield
1.9%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
Moderate
47 / 100
Walkability Score
94
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
Education Score
8 / 100
Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy
AI Score
35
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Miracle Mile Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Miracle Mile, Los Angeles.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,924,429 | -11.2% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $797/sqft | -7.5% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $3,113/mo | +0.0% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.9% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 20 / 100 | Low |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 39 | +25.8% |
Is Miracle Mile Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited California crime context.
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Highly walkable neighborhood — score 94/100
Dense amenities — 44 dining & 7 grocery options nearby
Flood risk is Very High (100/100)
Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)
Insights are generated from Miracle Mile's live DistrictScore metrics.
Miracle Mile Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (California-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Air Quality — PM2.5
2015–20246.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-7.1% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Miracle Mile centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 55% of U.S. neighborhoods.
California Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6 | 4.9 | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 28.3 | 5.1 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 28.6 | 5.0 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 26.5 | 4.8 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 25.8 | 4.4 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 27.8 | 4.4 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Miracle Mile inherits the California figures.
Radon Potential
EPAZone 2
Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Miracle Mile
EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.
Walkability & Amenities in Miracle Mile
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI94
Walker's Paradise
Walkability Score
7
Grocery
44
Dining
6
Schools
0
Universities
3
Hospitals
2
Pharmacies
2
Parks
6
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Miracle Mile's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Miracle Mile vs Los Angeles vs California
How Miracle Mile benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & California tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.
Buying as a Foreigner
US Tax & OwnershipApplies 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: ~0.69% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).
State Income Tax
State income tax up to 13.3%; 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: documentary transfer tax $0.55 per $500 + local.
Assessment Cap
Prop 13 caps assessed-value growth at 2%/yr; property is reassessed to market value when you buy.
Mansion Tax / Rent Control
No statewide mansion tax (LA has a local one); statewide rent control caps increases at 5%+CPI (AB 1482).
US citizens & tax residents8
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.
Senior & Veteran Exemptions
Disabled-veteran property-tax exemption (~$161,083 in 2025, more if low-income); senior programs available.
1031 State Conformity
California conforms to 1031 but claws back deferred CA-source gain (Form FTB 3840) if you move out of state.
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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Miracle Mile Real Estate FAQ
Miracle Mile in Los Angeles, California has a gross yield of 1.9 and prices about 26% above Los Angeles and about 42% above California. Over the past year, prices were down 11.2, while walkability is 94 and the Red Flag score is 47.
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