What is the rental yield in Powell Valley, Gresham, Oregon?

The gross yield in Powell Valley, Gresham, Oregon is 4.4. That sits alongside pricing that is in line with Gresham and about 15% below Oregon. The neighborhood also shows walkability of 77 and an education percentile of 28.

How have home prices changed in Powell Valley over the past year?

Prices in Powell Valley, Gresham, Oregon are up 4.9% over the past year. That increase comes with pricing in line with Gresham and about 15% below Oregon, plus a Red Flag score of 55 and walkability of 77.

How does Powell Valley compare with Gresham and Oregon?

Powell Valley, Gresham, Oregon is priced in line with Gresham and about 15% below Oregon. It also has a gross yield of 4.4, prices up 4.9% over the past year, walkability of 77, and an education percentile of 28.

Neighborhood

Powell Valley

Gresham, Oregon US

Powell Valley, Gresham, Oregon has a mixed investment profile, with pricing in line with Gresham and about 15% below Oregon, a gross yield of 4.4, and prices up 4.9% over the past year. The neighborhood combines strong walkability of 77 with an education percentile of 28. Its main caution is a Red Flag score of 55, which sits above a moderate level.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.19 mi²

ZIP Code

97030

County

Multnomah 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

$444,868

YoY+4.9%

Gross Rental Yield

4.4%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

55 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

28 / 100

Limited · better than 28% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Powell Valley Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Powell Valley, Gresham.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$444,868	+4.9%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$268/sqft	+2.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,647/mo	+1.5%
Gross Rental Yield	4.4%	—
Liquidity Score	30 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	88	+8.6%

Is Powell Valley Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

55 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Heat80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Hail20Low

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

Appreciating market — +4.9% sale-price YoY

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 77/100

Active transaction volume — 88 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Powell Valley's live DistrictScore metrics.

Powell Valley 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; Powell Valley inherits the Oregon figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Powell Valley

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 odor2 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Powell Valley: 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 Powell Valley

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

77

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

12

Grocery

28

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

6

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Powell Valley vs Gresham vs Oregon

How Powell Valley benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Powell Valley, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Gresham neighborhoods and about 15% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.4%, against 4.1% for Gresham neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 4.9%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Gresham neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Powell Valley	$268/sqft	4.4%	30
Gresham	$269/sqft	4.1%	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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FIRPTA, ITIN & Oregon property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Powell Valley Real Estate FAQ

Powell Valley, Gresham, Oregon shows a mixed profile. Pricing is in line with Gresham and about 15% below Oregon, gross yield is 4.4, and prices are up 4.9% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 55, so the risk reading is not low.

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