How does Rocky Brook compare with South Kingstown and Rhode Island?

Rocky Brook, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is in line with South Kingstown and 33% above Rhode Island on price. Its gross yield is 4.8%, the Red Flag score is 58, and walkability is 34. Education is in the 94th percentile, which is a notable relative strength.

Neighborhood

Rocky Brook

South Kingstown, Rhode Island US

Rocky Brook, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is an in-line-with-city, above-state-price neighborhood with a gross yield of 4.8% and a price trend down 7.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 58 indicates a moderate risk reading, while walkability of 34 is relatively limited. Education is in the 94th percentile, a strong data point for the neighborhood.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.50 mi²

ZIP Code

02879

County

South County

State

Rhode Island

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

$697,293

YoY-7.5%

Gross Rental Yield

4.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

58 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

94 / 100

Excellent · better than 94% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Rocky Brook Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Rocky Brook, South Kingstown.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$697,293	-7.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$389/sqft	-8.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,774/mo	+14.7%
Gross Rental Yield	4.8%	—
Liquidity Score	27 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	68	-29.9%

Is Rocky Brook Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

58 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Flood80Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Wildfire60High

Earthquake60High

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Heat20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Rhode Island averaged 11.9 crimes and 1.5 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.8% 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

Active transaction volume — 68 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Rocky Brook's live DistrictScore metrics.

Rocky Brook Environment & Safety

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

Rhode Island Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	11.9	1.5	-6.8%
2023	12.8	1.7	-11.4%
2022	14.6	1.7	+1.9%
2021	14.3	2.0	+0.4%
2020	14.8	2.3	-16.4%
2019	17.6	2.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Rocky Brook inherits the Rhode Island figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Rocky Brook

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

Superfund (NPL)0.7 kmVery High

Industrial odor2 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Rocky Brook: 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 Rocky Brook

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

34

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

9

Dining

12

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

6

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Rocky Brook vs South Kingstown vs Rhode Island

How Rocky Brook benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Rocky Brook, the median sale price sits in line with the median for South Kingstown neighborhoods and about 36% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.8%, against 4.8% for South Kingstown neighborhoods and 5.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 7.6%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for South Kingstown neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Rocky Brook	$389/sqft	4.8%	27
South Kingstown	$389/sqft	4.8%	27
Rhode Island	$287/sqft	5.0%	22

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Rhode Island 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: ~1.00% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.99%; 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: transfer tax with a high-value surcharge.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

A surcharge applies to high-value home sales.

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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FIRPTA, ITIN & Rhode Island property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Rocky Brook Real Estate FAQ

Rocky Brook, South Kingstown, Rhode Island has a mixed profile. It is in line with South Kingstown and 33% above Rhode Island, with a gross yield of 4.8% and prices down 7.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 58, and education is in the 94th percentile.

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