What is the rental yield in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah?

The gross yield in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah is 3.2. That comes with prices in line with the city median and about 5% above the state median, plus a 9.9 decline over the past year. The Red Flag score is 45, which is moderate relative to the other figures.

How has South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah performed over the past year?

South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah is down 9.9 over the past year. Prices are in line with the city median and about 5% above the state median, while gross yield is 3.2. The Red Flag score is 45, so the recent trend is the main weak point in the numbers.

How does South Cottonwood Acres compare with Murray, Utah overall?

South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah is priced in line with the city median and about 5% above the state median, with a 3.2 gross yield. Walkability is 67, education is in the 21st percentile, and the Red Flag score is 45. Compared with Murray, it shows a lower risk reading but a weaker price trend.

What do walkability and education look like in South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah?

South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah has walkability of 67 and education in the 21st percentile. It also shows a 3.2 gross yield, prices in line with the city median and about 5% above the state median, and a 9.9 decline over the past year. The Red Flag score is 45.

Neighborhood

South Cottonwood Acres

Murray, Utah US

South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah has an investment profile marked by a 3.2 gross yield, prices in line with the city median and about 5% above the state median, and a 9.9 decline over the past year. It has walkability of 67 and education in the 21st percentile, while the Red Flag score of 45 suggests a moderate overall risk level. The main strength is the lower risk score; the main caution is the negative annual price trend.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.42 mi²

ZIP Code

84107

County

Salt Lake County

State

Utah

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

$518,346

YoY-9.9%

Gross Rental Yield

3.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

45 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

21 / 100

Limited · better than 21% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

South Cottonwood Acres Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for South Cottonwood Acres, Murray.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$518,346	-9.9%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$265/sqft	-5.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,387/mo	+0.3%
Gross Rental Yield	3.2%	—
Liquidity Score	32 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	97	-10.2%

Is South Cottonwood Acres Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

45 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Wildfire40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Flood20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Utah averaged 16.4 crimes and 2.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.9% 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 — 97 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 48 dining & 10 grocery options nearby

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from South Cottonwood Acres's live DistrictScore metrics.

South Cottonwood Acres Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

4.7 µg/m³ Meets WHO guideline-2.8% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the South Cottonwood Acres centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 13% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Utah Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.4	2.3	-9.9%
2023	18.5	2.3	-12.3%
2022	21.5	2.4	-7.8%
2021	23.6	2.6	-11.1%
2020	27.3	2.6	+14.9%
2019	24.1	2.4	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; South Cottonwood Acres inherits the Utah figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · South Cottonwood Acres

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)1.9 kmHigh

Industrial odor2 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near South Cottonwood Acres: 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 South Cottonwood Acres

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

67

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

10

Grocery

48

Dining

8

Schools

1

Universities

5

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

6

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

South Cottonwood Acres vs Murray vs Utah

How South Cottonwood Acres benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In South Cottonwood Acres, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Murray neighborhoods and about 5% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.2%, against 3.2% for Murray neighborhoods and 3.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 9.9%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Murray neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
South Cottonwood Acres	$265/sqft	3.2%	32
Murray	$265/sqft	3.2%	32
Utah	$253/sqft	3.8%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Utah 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: ~0.45% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 4.55%; 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 (local tax may apply).

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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South Cottonwood Acres Real Estate FAQ

South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, Utah has a 3.2 gross yield, prices in line with the city median and about 5% above the state median, and a 9.9 decline over the past year. The Red Flag score is 45, walkability is 67, and education is in the 21st percentile.

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