Neighborhood
Rocky Fork-Blacklick
Columbus, Ohio US
Rocky Fork-Blacklick, Columbus, Ohio is a mixed profile with a gross yield of 4.8 and pricing in line with the city median but 20% above the state median. Over the past year, prices were down 2.5%. The neighborhood has walkability of 35 and an education in the 4th percentile, while the Red Flag score of 52 indicates a moderate overall risk level.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
5.17 mi²
ZIP Code
43081
County
Franklin County
State
Ohio
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
$394,883
YoY-2.5%
Gross Rental Yield
4.8%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
Moderate
52 / 100
Walkability Score
35
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
Education Score
4 / 100
Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy
AI Score
52
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Rocky Fork-Blacklick Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Rocky Fork-Blacklick, Columbus.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $394,883 | -2.5% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $203/sqft | -2.0% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $1,581/mo | +0.3% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 51 / 100 | Moderate |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 247 | -10.5% |
Is Rocky Fork-Blacklick Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Ohio crime context.
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Liquid resale market — liquidity 51/100
Active transaction volume — 247 homes sold last period
Heat risk is Very High (80/100)
Hail risk is Very High (80/100)
Insights are generated from Rocky Fork-Blacklick's live DistrictScore metrics.
Rocky Fork-Blacklick Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Ohio-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Air Quality — PM2.5
2015–20247.9 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-31.6% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Rocky Fork-Blacklick centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 94% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Ohio Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.4 | 2.9 | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 20.5 | 3.0 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 21.1 | 3.0 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 20.4 | 3.2 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 21.6 | 3.1 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 23.5 | 3.0 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Rocky Fork-Blacklick inherits the Ohio figures.
Radon Potential
EPAZone 1
Zone 1 — Highest potential · Rocky Fork-Blacklick
EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.
Environmental Hazards
EPA / BTSIndustrial odor1 nearbyHigh
Point-source screening near Rocky Fork-Blacklick: 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 Fork-Blacklick
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI35
Car-Dependent
Walkability Score
8
Grocery
29
Dining
1
Schools
0
Universities
1
Hospitals
2
Pharmacies
10
Parks
0
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Rocky Fork-Blacklick's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Rocky Fork-Blacklick vs Columbus vs Ohio
How Rocky Fork-Blacklick benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & Ohio tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.
Buying as a Foreigner
US Tax & OwnershipApplies 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: ~1.28% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).
State Income Tax
State income tax up to 3.5%; 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: $1 per $1,000.
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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Rocky Fork-Blacklick Real Estate FAQ
Rocky Fork-Blacklick, Columbus, Ohio has a gross yield of 4.8 and pricing in line with the city median, which may appeal to buyers balancing income and entry price. Over the past year, prices were down 2.5%, and the Red Flag score is 52.
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