What is the rental yield in North Hill Historic District, New Castle, Pennsylvania?

The gross yield in North Hill Historic District, New Castle, Pennsylvania is 11.0. That is a relatively high income figure alongside prices that are in line with New Castle and 55% below Pennsylvania. The Red Flag score is 48, and prices rose 15.1% over the past year.

How have prices changed in North Hill Historic District, New Castle, Pennsylvania over the past year?

Prices in North Hill Historic District, New Castle, Pennsylvania are up 15.1% over the past year. That trend sits alongside an 11.0 gross yield and prices that are in line with New Castle but 55% below Pennsylvania. The Red Flag score is 48.

How does North Hill Historic District compare with New Castle and Pennsylvania?

North Hill Historic District in New Castle, Pennsylvania is priced in line with New Castle and 55% below Pennsylvania. It also posts an 11.0 gross yield, a Red Flag score of 48, walkability of 42, and education in the 21st percentile.

Neighborhood

North Hill Historic District

New Castle, Pennsylvania US

North Hill Historic District in New Castle, Pennsylvania has a mixed investment profile, with an 11.0 gross yield and prices in line with New Castle but 55% below Pennsylvania. Prices are up 15.1% over the past year, which supports momentum, while the Red Flag score of 48 suggests moderate risk. Walkability is 42, and education is in the 21st percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.32 mi²

ZIP Code

16101

County

Lawrence County

State

Pennsylvania

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$99,470

YoY+15.1%

Gross Rental Yield

11.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

48 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

21 / 100

Limited · better than 21% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

North Hill Historic District Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for North Hill Historic District, New Castle.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$99,470	+15.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$79/sqft	-2.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$909/mo	-11.0%
Gross Rental Yield	11.0%	—
Liquidity Score	27 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	68	+11.5%

Is North Hill Historic District Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

48 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Flood80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Hail60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Pennsylvania averaged 16.8 crimes and 2.5 violent per 1,000 residents (-7.8% 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 11.0%

Appreciating market — +15.1% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 68 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from North Hill Historic District's live DistrictScore metrics.

North Hill Historic District Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-25.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the North Hill Historic District centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 51% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Pennsylvania Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.8	2.5	-7.8%
2023	18.3	2.7	+2.7%
2022	17.9	2.9	+16.8%
2021	15.3	2.8	-23.5%
2020	20.3	3.9	+18.8%
2019	17.1	3.1	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; North Hill Historic District inherits the Pennsylvania figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · North Hill Historic District

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

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor5 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near North Hill Historic District: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in North Hill Historic District

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

42

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

6

Grocery

7

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

North Hill Historic District vs New Castle vs Pennsylvania

How North Hill Historic District benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In North Hill Historic District, the median sale price sits in line with the median for New Castle neighborhoods and about 53% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 11.0%, against 11.0% for New Castle neighborhoods and 6.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 15.1%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for New Castle neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
North Hill Historic District	$79/sqft	11.0%	27
New Castle	$79/sqft	11.0%	27
Pennsylvania	$170/sqft	6.4%	19

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Pennsylvania 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: ~1.14% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 3.07%; 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: 1% state + local.

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 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.

Homestead Exemption

No homestead exemption: no creditor protection and no homestead property-tax break.

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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North Hill Historic District Real Estate FAQ

North Hill Historic District in New Castle, Pennsylvania shows a mixed profile. It combines an 11.0 gross yield with prices in line with New Castle and 55% below Pennsylvania. The Red Flag score is 48, prices are up 15.1% over the past year, and walkability is 42.

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