What is the rental yield in Riverside, Ypsilanti, Michigan?

The gross yield in Riverside, Ypsilanti, Michigan is 5.0. Prices are in line with Ypsilanti and about 27% above Michigan, while prices have increased 2.1% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 48.

How have prices changed in Riverside over the past year?

Prices in Riverside, Ypsilanti, Michigan are up 2.1% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with Ypsilanti and about 27% above Michigan, with a gross yield of 5.0 and a Red Flag score of 48.

How does Riverside compare with Ypsilanti and Michigan?

Riverside in Ypsilanti, Michigan is priced in line with Ypsilanti and about 27% above Michigan. It has a gross yield of 5.0, walkability of 87, education in the 9th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 48.

Neighborhood

Riverside

Ypsilanti, Michigan US

Riverside in Ypsilanti, Michigan is a walkable, moderately yielding market with a gross yield of 5.0 and prices in line with Ypsilanti but about 27% above Michigan. Prices have risen 2.1% over the past year, while the Red Flag score of 48 suggests a moderate overall risk level. Walkability is 87, and education is in the 9th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.07 mi²

ZIP Code

48197

County

Washtenaw County

State

Michigan

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

$349,396

YoY+2.1%

Gross Rental Yield

5.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

48 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

9 / 100

Limited · better than 9% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Riverside Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Riverside, Ypsilanti.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$349,396	+2.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$195/sqft	-1.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,442/mo	+9.9%
Gross Rental Yield	5.0%	—
Liquidity Score	38 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	140	-5.4%

Is Riverside Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Tornado80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Hail60High

Flood40Moderate

Wildfire40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Michigan averaged 18.1 crimes and 4.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.7% 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

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 87/100

Active transaction volume — 140 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 51 dining & 12 grocery options nearby

Tornado risk is Very High (80/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Riverside's live DistrictScore metrics.

Riverside Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.7 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-20.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Riverside centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 74% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Michigan Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	18.1	4.3	-9.7%
2023	20.2	4.6	+0.9%
2022	20.1	4.6	+8.3%
2021	18.6	4.9	+1.8%
2020	18.4	4.8	-9.3%
2019	20.2	4.4	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Riverside inherits the Michigan figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Riverside

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 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Riverside: 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 Riverside

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

87

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

12

Grocery

51

Dining

2

Schools

1

Universities

8

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

8

Parks

1

Rail Transit

1

Coworking

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

Riverside vs Ypsilanti vs Michigan

How Riverside benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Riverside, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Ypsilanti neighborhoods and about 20% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.0%, against 5.0% for Ypsilanti neighborhoods and 6.5% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.1%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Ypsilanti neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Riverside	$195/sqft	5.0%	38
Ypsilanti	$195/sqft	5.0%	38
Michigan	$162/sqft	6.5%	24

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Michigan 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: ~1.13% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.25%; 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: $3.75 per $500.

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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Riverside Real Estate FAQ

Riverside in Ypsilanti, Michigan has a gross yield of 5.0 and prices that are in line with Ypsilanti but about 27% above Michigan. Prices are up 2.1% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 48, which suggests a moderate overall risk level.

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