What is the rental yield in Palisades?

Palisades, Lake Oswego, Oregon has a gross yield of 2.7. Prices are in line with Lake Oswego and 37% above Oregon, and they increased 1.2% over the past year. That places the neighborhood in a higher-price, lower-yield segment relative to the state.

How does Palisades compare to Lake Oswego and Oregon?

Palisades, Lake Oswego, Oregon is in line with Lake Oswego on price and 37% above Oregon. It has a gross yield of 2.7 and prices up 1.2% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 71 is an important part of the overall comparison.

What are the walkability and education scores in Palisades?

Palisades, Lake Oswego, Oregon has walkability of 27 and education in the 99th percentile. The neighborhood also shows a gross yield of 2.7, prices 37% above Oregon, and a Red Flag score of 71. The education percentile is the clearest strength in the data.

What is the recent price trend in Palisades?

Palisades, Lake Oswego, Oregon has prices up 1.2% over the past year. Pricing is in line with Lake Oswego and 37% above Oregon, while the gross yield is 2.7. The Red Flag score of 71 adds an elevated-risk context to the recent trend.

Neighborhood

Palisades

Lake Oswego, Oregon US

Palisades, Lake Oswego, Oregon is a premium-priced neighborhood with a gross yield of 2.7 and prices 37% above Oregon while remaining in line with Lake Oswego. Prices have risen 1.2% over the past year, and the Red Flag score of 71 indicates elevated overall risk. Walkability is 27, while education is in the 99th percentile, a clear strength in the data.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.37 mi²

ZIP Code

97034

County

Clackamas County

State

Oregon

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

$1,204,642

YoY+1.2%

Gross Rental Yield

2.7%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

71 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

99 / 100

Excellent · better than 99% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Limited

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Palisades Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Palisades, Lake Oswego.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$1,204,642	+1.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$429/sqft	-3.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,669/mo	-0.1%
Gross Rental Yield	2.7%	—
Liquidity Score	32 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	98	+0.0%

Is Palisades Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

71 / 100

High Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Flood80Very High

Heat80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Wildfire60High

Tornado40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Oregon averaged 27.2 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.9% 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

Active transaction volume — 98 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Palisades's live DistrictScore metrics.

Palisades Environment & Safety

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

Oregon Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	27.2	3.3	-6.9%
2023	29.3	3.3	-10.8%
2022	33.0	3.5	+8.4%
2021	30.3	3.4	+3.1%
2020	29.5	2.9	-3.7%
2019	30.8	2.9	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Palisades inherits the Oregon figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Palisades

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 odor4 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Palisades: 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 Palisades

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

27

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

2

Dining

4

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

8

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Palisades vs Lake Oswego vs Oregon

How Palisades benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Palisades, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Lake Oswego neighborhoods and about 37% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 2.7%, against 2.7% for Lake Oswego neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 1.2%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Lake Oswego neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Palisades	$429/sqft	2.7%	32
Lake Oswego	$429/sqft	2.7%	32
Oregon	$314/sqft	4.0%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Oregon 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: ~0.79% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 9.9%; 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: none statewide (except Washington County).

Assessment Cap

Measure 50 limits assessed value; it does not reset to market value on sale.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Statewide rent control caps annual rent increases at 7%+CPI (SB 608); no mansion tax.

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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Palisades Real Estate FAQ

Palisades, Lake Oswego, Oregon has a gross yield of 2.7 and prices 37% above Oregon, while staying in line with Lake Oswego. Prices rose 1.2% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 71, so the profile combines moderate income yield with elevated overall risk.

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