What is the rental yield in Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton, Massachusetts?

The gross yield in Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton, Massachusetts is 6.4. Prices are in line with Northampton and 21% below Massachusetts, while prices are up 7.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 48, and walkability is 81.

How does Northampton Downtown Historic District compare with Northampton, Massachusetts?

Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton, Massachusetts is in line with Northampton on price and shows a gross yield of 6.4. Prices are up 7.7% over the past year. Walkability is 81, education is in the 76th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 48.

What are the main market signals for Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton, Massachusetts?

Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton, Massachusetts combines a gross yield of 6.4 with prices 21% below Massachusetts and in line with Northampton. Prices are up 7.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 48, walkability is 81, and education is in the 76th percentile.

Neighborhood

Northampton Downtown Historic District

Northampton, Massachusetts US

Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton, Massachusetts has a balanced investment profile, with prices in line with Northampton and 21% below Massachusetts, a gross yield of 6.4, and prices up 7.7% over the past year. The main strength is walkability of 81 and education in the 76th percentile, while the main risk is a Red Flag score of 48. The mix points to stronger access and school-score metrics than many lower-scoring markets.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.27 mi²

ZIP Code

01060

County

Hampshire County

State

Massachusetts

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

Verified Price · Median Sale

$459,863

YoY+7.7%

Gross Rental Yield

6.4%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

48 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

76 / 100

Excellent · better than 76% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Northampton Downtown Historic District Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$459,863	+7.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$303/sqft	-4.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,450/mo	+1.6%
Gross Rental Yield	6.4%	—
Liquidity Score	19 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	33	-21.4%

Is Northampton Downtown Historic District Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Hurricane80Very High

Strong Wind60High

Hail60High

Flood40Moderate

Wildfire40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Massachusetts averaged 14.3 crimes and 3.1 violent per 1,000 residents (+0.1% 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 6.4%

Appreciating market — +7.7% sale-price YoY

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 81/100

Dense amenities — 48 dining & 5 grocery options nearby

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Northampton Downtown Historic District's live DistrictScore metrics.

Northampton Downtown Historic District Environment & Safety

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

Massachusetts Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	3.1	+0.1%
2023	14.4	3.2	+4.2%
2022	14.0	3.2	+7.4%
2021	13.0	3.0	-3.1%
2020	13.6	3.1	-9.8%
2019	15.1	3.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Northampton Downtown Historic District inherits the Massachusetts figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Northampton Downtown 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

Aviation noise46 dBVery Low

Point-source screening near Northampton Downtown 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 Northampton Downtown Historic District

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

81

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

5

Grocery

48

Dining

9

Schools

1

Universities

1

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

14

Parks

2

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Northampton Downtown Historic District vs Northampton vs Massachusetts

How Northampton Downtown Historic District benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Northampton Downtown Historic District, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Northampton neighborhoods and about 19% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.4%, against 6.4% for Northampton neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 7.7%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Northampton neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Northampton Downtown Historic District	$303/sqft	6.4%	19
Northampton	$303/sqft	6.4%	19
Massachusetts	$372/sqft	4.8%	20

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Massachusetts 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: ~0.95% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5% (+4% surtax over $1M); 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: $4.56 per $1,000.

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

Conforms to 1031 but tracks deferred in-state gain after an out-of-state exchange.

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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FIRPTA, ITIN & Massachusetts property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Northampton Downtown Historic District Real Estate FAQ

Northampton Downtown Historic District, Northampton, Massachusetts shows a balanced profile, with prices in line with Northampton and 21% below Massachusetts. It has a gross yield of 6.4 and prices are up 7.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 48, with walkability at 81 and education in the 76th percentile.

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