What is the rental yield in Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona?

The gross yield in Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona is 6.1%. Prices are 2% below the city median and 0% versus the state median, while prices were flat at -0.1% over the past year.

How has home value changed in Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona?

Home values in Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona were flat at -0.1% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced 2% below the city median and 0% versus the state median, with a gross yield of 6.1%.

How walkable is Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona?

Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona has walkability of 63. It also has education in the 43rd percentile and a Red Flag score of 69, which places it in a midrange access profile with moderate risk.

How does Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona compare to Mesa?

Compared with Mesa, Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona is priced 2% below the city median and has a gross yield of 6.1%. Prices were flat at -0.1% over the past year, with walkability of 63 and education in the 43rd percentile.

Neighborhood

Parkwood Ranch

Mesa, Arizona US

Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona has a middle-ground investment profile, with prices in line with the market at 2% below the city median and 0% versus the state median, and a gross yield of 6.1%. Prices were flat at -0.1% over the past year, while the Red Flag score of 69 indicates moderate overall risk. Walkability is 63 and education is in the 43rd percentile, so the main strength is the steady pricing and yield combination, while the main caution is the relatively high risk score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.55 mi²

ZIP Code

85208

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

$379,887

YoY-0.1%

Gross Rental Yield

6.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

69 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

43 / 100

Fair · better than 43% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Parkwood Ranch Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Parkwood Ranch, Mesa.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$379,887	-0.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$257/sqft	+2.2%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,926/mo	-2.8%
Gross Rental Yield	6.1%	—
Liquidity Score	36 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	123	+64.0%

Is Parkwood Ranch Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

69 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Heat100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind60High

Tornado40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

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

Above-average gross rental yield at 6.1%

Active transaction volume — 123 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Parkwood Ranch's live DistrictScore metrics.

Parkwood Ranch 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

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-16.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Parkwood Ranch centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 52% 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; Parkwood Ranch inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Parkwood Ranch

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

Walkability & Amenities in Parkwood Ranch

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

63

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

5

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

13

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Parkwood Ranch vs Mesa vs Arizona

How Parkwood Ranch benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Parkwood Ranch, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Mesa neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.1%, against 4.5% for Mesa neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices were broadly flat. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Mesa neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Parkwood Ranch	$257/sqft	6.1%	36
Mesa	$261/sqft	4.5%	35
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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Parkwood Ranch Real Estate FAQ

Parkwood Ranch, Mesa, Arizona has a gross yield of 6.1% and prices that are 2% below the city median and 0% versus the state median. Prices were flat at -0.1% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 69, indicating moderate overall risk.

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