What is the rental yield in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin?

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin has a gross yield of 5.1. That sits alongside prices that are in line with Madison and about 16% above Wisconsin, plus a 1.3% rise in prices over the past year. The Red Flag score is 38.

How has pricing changed in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin over the past year?

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin has seen prices rise 1.3% over the past year. Prices are in line with Madison and about 16% above Wisconsin, while gross yield is 5.1. The Red Flag score is 38.

How does Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara compare with Madison and Wisconsin?

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin is priced in line with Madison and about 16% above Wisconsin. It also has walkability of 73, education in the 38th percentile, and a gross yield of 5.1. The Red Flag score is 38.

What should buyers know about walkability and schools in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin?

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin has walkability of 73 and education in the 38th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 5.1, prices up 1.3% over the past year, and a Red Flag score of 38.

Neighborhood

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara

Madison, Wisconsin US

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin offers a balanced profile, with prices in line with Madison and about 16% above Wisconsin, a gross yield of 5.1, and prices up 1.3% over the past year. Walkability is 73 and education is in the 38th percentile, while the Red Flag score of 38 suggests a comparatively lower risk profile within this set. One strength is the walkability of 73; one risk is the education percentile of 38.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.91 mi²

ZIP Code

53704

County

Dane County

State

Wisconsin

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

$375,938

YoY+1.3%

Gross Rental Yield

5.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Low

38 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

38 / 100

Limited · better than 38% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$375,938	+1.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$248/sqft	-0.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,596/mo	+2.7%
Gross Rental Yield	5.1%	—
Liquidity Score	36 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	126	-22.2%

Is Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

38 / 100

Low Risk

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

Hail80Very High

Tornado60High

Heat60High

Strong Wind60High

Flood40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

Hurricane20Low

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Wisconsin averaged 14.3 crimes and 2.8 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% 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

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.1%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 73/100

Low natural-hazard risk — 38/100 composite

Active transaction volume — 126 homes sold last period

Hail risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara's live DistrictScore metrics.

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.5 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-14.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 91% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	2.8	-6.2%
2023	15.4	3.0	-7.6%
2022	16.7	3.0	-10.0%
2021	18.6	3.3	+3.8%
2020	18.1	3.2	+2.3%
2019	17.7	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara inherits the Wisconsin figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara

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 odor5 nearbyVery High

Aviation noise53 dBLow

Point-source screening near Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara: 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 Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

73

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

25

Dining

7

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

23

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara vs Madison vs Wisconsin

How Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Madison neighborhoods and about 16% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.1%, against 4.4% for Madison neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 1.3%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Madison neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara	$248/sqft	5.1%	36
Madison	$248/sqft	4.4%	29
Wisconsin	$213/sqft	4.8%	29

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Wisconsin 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: ~1.19% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 7.65%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a 30% exclusion for long-term gains.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $3 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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Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara Real Estate FAQ

Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara, Madison, Wisconsin shows a balanced profile in the numbers provided. Prices are in line with Madison and about 16% above Wisconsin, gross yield is 5.1, and prices are up 1.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 38.

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