How does Shadow Lawn Estates compare with Gainesville and Florida?

Shadow Lawn Estates is priced in line with Gainesville and about 12% below Florida. Its gross yield is 7.0, walkability is 66, and education is in the 61st percentile. The Red Flag score of 78 is the main caution in the comparison.

What are the walkability and education scores in Shadow Lawn Estates?

Shadow Lawn Estates has walkability of 66 and education in the 61st percentile. Those metrics sit alongside a gross yield of 7.0 and prices that are in line with Gainesville and about 12% below Florida. The Red Flag score is 78.

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Shadow Lawn Estates

Gainesville, Florida US

Shadow Lawn Estates in Gainesville, Florida is a mixed investment profile: prices are in line with Gainesville and about 12% below Florida, with a gross yield of 7.0 and a Red Flag score of 78. Over the past year, prices were flat at 0.2. Walkability is 66 and education is in the 61st percentile, offering a balanced profile, while the higher Red Flag score points to elevated overall risk.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.14 mi²

ZIP Code

32605

County

Alachua County

State

Florida

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

$319,905

YoY+0.2%

Gross Rental Yield

7.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

78 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

61 / 100

Good · better than 61% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Shadow Lawn Estates Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Shadow Lawn Estates, Gainesville.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$319,905	+0.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$204/sqft	-3.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,856/mo	+2.4%
Gross Rental Yield	7.0%	—
Liquidity Score	34 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	114	+0.0%

Is Shadow Lawn Estates Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

78 / 100

High Risk

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

Wildfire100Very High

Hurricane100Very High

Flood80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Heat80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Earthquake40Moderate

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Florida averaged 16.9 crimes and 2.7 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.5% 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 7.0%

Active transaction volume — 114 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 52 dining & 9 grocery options nearby

Wildfire risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Shadow Lawn Estates's live DistrictScore metrics.

Shadow Lawn Estates Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+13.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Shadow Lawn Estates centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 51% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Florida Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.9	2.7	-4.5%
2023	18.0	2.9	-2.3%
2022	19.0	2.9	+4.4%
2021	18.6	3.4	-13.5%
2020	21.5	3.8	-13.7%
2019	25.2	3.8	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Shadow Lawn Estates inherits the Florida figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Shadow Lawn Estates

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)1.6 kmHigh

Industrial odor9 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Shadow Lawn Estates: 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 Shadow Lawn Estates

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

66

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

9

Grocery

52

Dining

10

Schools

3

Universities

4

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

18

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Shadow Lawn Estates vs Gainesville vs Florida

How Shadow Lawn Estates benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Shadow Lawn Estates, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Gainesville neighborhoods and about 12% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 7.0%, against 6.6% for Gainesville neighborhoods and 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices were broadly flat. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Gainesville neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Shadow Lawn Estates	$204/sqft	7.0%	34
Gainesville	$203/sqft	6.6%	29
Florida	$232/sqft	6.2%	36

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Florida 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: ~0.76% 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 state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: documentary stamp $0.70 per $100 ($0.60 in Miami-Dade).

Assessment Cap

Save Our Homes caps homestead assessment growth at 3%/CPI; reassessed to market value on sale.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents8

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.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead: up to $50,000 off taxable value, plus unlimited protection from most creditors.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Extra $50,000 senior exemption plus property-tax discounts for veterans.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

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.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 264 restricts buyers from 7 countries of concern (incl. China) from residential property near sensitive sites. Verify first.

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Shadow Lawn Estates Real Estate FAQ

Shadow Lawn Estates in Gainesville, Florida shows a mixed profile. Prices are in line with Gainesville and about 12% below Florida, gross yield is 7.0, and prices were flat at 0.2 over the past year. The Red Flag score is 78, which is a notable risk factor.

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