What is the rental yield in Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon?

The gross yield in Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon is 3.6. That sits alongside pricing in line with West Linn and about 2% above Oregon, plus prices down 2.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 78 and education is in the 91st percentile.

How has pricing changed in Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon over the past year?

Prices in Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon are down 2.7% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with West Linn and about 2% above Oregon, with a gross yield of 3.6. The Red Flag score is 78 and education is in the 91st percentile.

How does Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon compare with West Linn and Oregon?

Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon is priced in line with West Linn and about 2% above Oregon. It also shows a gross yield of 3.6 and prices down 2.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 78, and education is in the 91st percentile.

What should buyers know about Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon?

Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon combines a 3.6 gross yield with prices down 2.7% over the past year and pricing about 2% above Oregon. The key strength is education in the 91st percentile, while the key risk is a Red Flag score of 78.

Neighborhood

Skyline Ridge

West Linn, Oregon US

Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon has a mixed investment profile with pricing in line with West Linn and about 2% above Oregon, a gross yield of 3.6, and prices down 2.7% over the past year. The main strength is education in the 91st percentile, while the main risk is a Red Flag score of 78. Walkability is 25.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.10 mi²

ZIP Code

97068

County

Clackamas County

State

Oregon

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$808,760

YoY-2.7%

Gross Rental Yield

3.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

78 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

91 / 100

Excellent · better than 91% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Limited

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Skyline Ridge Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Skyline Ridge, West Linn.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$808,760	-2.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$321/sqft	-6.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,430/mo	+2.9%
Gross Rental Yield	3.6%	—
Liquidity Score	38 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	142	+7.6%

Is Skyline Ridge Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Oregon 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.

Earthquake100Very High

Heat100Very High

Flood80Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Tornado40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Oregon averaged 27.2 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.9% 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 — 142 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Skyline Ridge's live DistrictScore metrics.

Skyline Ridge Environment & Safety

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

Oregon Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	27.2	3.3	-6.9%
2023	29.3	3.3	-10.8%
2022	33.0	3.5	+8.4%
2021	30.3	3.4	+3.1%
2020	29.5	2.9	-3.7%
2019	30.8	2.9	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Skyline Ridge inherits the Oregon figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Skyline Ridge

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Walkability & Amenities in Skyline Ridge

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

25

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Skyline Ridge vs West Linn vs Oregon

How Skyline Ridge benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Skyline Ridge, the median sale price sits in line with the median for West Linn neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.6%, against 3.6% for West Linn neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 2.7%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for West Linn neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Skyline Ridge	$321/sqft	3.6%	38
West Linn	$321/sqft	3.6%	38
Oregon	$314/sqft	4.0%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Oregon 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: ~0.79% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 9.9%; 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: none statewide (except Washington County).

Assessment Cap

Measure 50 limits assessed value; it does not reset to market value on sale.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Statewide rent control caps annual rent increases at 7%+CPI (SB 608); no mansion tax.

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

Conforms to 1031 but tracks deferred in-state gain after an out-of-state exchange.

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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Skyline Ridge Real Estate FAQ

Skyline Ridge, West Linn, Oregon shows a mixed profile for investors based on the numbers provided. Pricing is in line with West Linn and about 2% above Oregon, gross yield is 3.6, and prices are down 2.7% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 78, while education is in the 91st percentile.

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