Neighborhood
Salishan
Tacoma, Washington US
Salishan in Tacoma, Washington is a value-oriented neighborhood with a gross yield of 5.7 and a Red Flag score of 48. Prices are in line with Tacoma and 8% below Washington, while values were flat over the past year at -0.4. Walkability is 64 and education is in the 26th percentile, so the main strength is yield, while the main risk is the moderate Red Flag score.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
1.43 mi²
ZIP Code
98404
County
Pierce County
State
Washington
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
$457,364
YoY-0.4%
Gross Rental Yield
5.7%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
Moderate
48 / 100
Walkability Score
64
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
Education Score
26 / 100
Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy
AI Score
56
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Salishan Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Salishan, Tacoma.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $457,364 | -0.4% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $324/sqft | -1.0% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $2,187/mo | +1.4% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 34 / 100 | Moderate |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 111 | -6.7% |
Is Salishan Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Washington crime context.
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Above-average gross rental yield at 5.7%
Active transaction volume — 111 homes sold last period
Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)
Heat risk is Very High (80/100)
Insights are generated from Salishan's live DistrictScore metrics.
Salishan Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Washington-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Washington Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9 | 3.3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | 3.6 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 3.8 | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 33.7 | 3.4 | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 30.3 | 2.9 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 30.3 | 3.0 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Salishan inherits the Washington figures.
Radon Potential
EPAZone 3
Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Salishan
EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.
Environmental Hazards
EPA / BTSSuperfund (NPL)4.7 kmModerate
Industrial odor4 nearbyVery High
Point-source screening near Salishan: 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 Salishan
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI64
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability Score
5
Grocery
6
Dining
8
Schools
1
Universities
1
Hospitals
0
Pharmacies
28
Parks
1
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Salishan's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Salishan vs Tacoma vs Washington
How Salishan benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & Washington 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: ~0.74% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).
State Income Tax
No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.
State Capital Gains
No general income tax; the 7% capital gains tax exempts real estate.
Transfer Tax
Real estate transfer tax: REET graduated 1.1-3% (mansion-style).
Assessment Cap
No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.
Mansion Tax / Rent Control
Statewide rent control caps rent increases (HB 1217; 9.683% max for 2026); transfer tax is mansion-style.
US citizens & tax residents6
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.
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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Salishan Real Estate FAQ
Salishan in Tacoma, Washington can appeal to investors focused on income, with a gross yield of 5.7 and prices 8% below Washington. The Red Flag score is 48, walkability is 64, and education is in the 26th percentile, so the profile combines yield with moderate risk and weaker school-test positioning.
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