What is the rental yield in South Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Rhode Island?

The gross yield in South Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 4.9. Prices are in line with the city median and 41% above the state median, while prices have risen 8.8% over the past year.

How have prices changed in South Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Rhode Island over the past year?

Prices in South Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Rhode Island are up 8.8% over the past year. The neighborhood is in line with the city median and 41% above the state median, with a gross yield of 4.9 and a Red Flag score of 61.

How does South Portsmouth compare with Portsmouth and Rhode Island?

South Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is priced in line with the city median and 41% above the state median. It has a gross yield of 4.9, walkability of 30, education in the 89th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 61.

What are the walkability and education scores in South Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Rhode Island?

South Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Rhode Island has walkability of 30 and education in the 89th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 4.9, prices in line with the city median and 41% above the state median, and a Red Flag score of 61.

Neighborhood

South Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Rhode Island US

South Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is a mixed-profile market with prices in line with the city median and 41% above the state median. Gross yield is 4.9, and prices are up 8.8% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 61 suggests moderate overall risk. Walkability is 30, while education is in the 89th percentile, indicating a strong school-district test-score percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

7.14 mi²

ZIP Code

02871

County

Newport County

State

Rhode Island

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

$774,770

YoY+8.8%

Gross Rental Yield

4.9%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

61 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

89 / 100

Excellent · better than 89% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

South Portsmouth Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for South Portsmouth, Portsmouth.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$774,770	+8.8%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$414/sqft	+8.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$3,149/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	4.9%	—
Liquidity Score	26 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	63	-7.4%

Is South Portsmouth Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

61 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Hurricane80Very High

Wildfire60High

Strong Wind60High

Earthquake40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Heat20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Rhode Island averaged 11.9 crimes and 1.5 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.8% 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

Appreciating market — +8.8% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 63 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from South Portsmouth's live DistrictScore metrics.

South Portsmouth Environment & Safety

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

Rhode Island Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	11.9	1.5	-6.8%
2023	12.8	1.7	-11.4%
2022	14.6	1.7	+1.9%
2021	14.3	2.0	+0.4%
2020	14.8	2.3	-16.4%
2019	17.6	2.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; South Portsmouth inherits the Rhode Island figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · South Portsmouth

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)3.2 kmModerate

Industrial odor1 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near South Portsmouth: 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 Portsmouth

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

30

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

6

Dining

10

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

South Portsmouth vs Portsmouth vs Rhode Island

How South Portsmouth benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In South Portsmouth, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Portsmouth neighborhoods and about 44% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.9%, against 4.9% for Portsmouth neighborhoods and 5.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 8.8%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Portsmouth neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
South Portsmouth	$414/sqft	4.9%	26
Portsmouth	$414/sqft	4.9%	26
Rhode Island	$287/sqft	5.0%	22

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Rhode Island 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: ~1.00% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.99%; 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: transfer tax with a high-value surcharge.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

A surcharge applies to high-value home sales.

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 Portsmouth Real Estate FAQ

South Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Rhode Island has a gross yield of 4.9 and prices in line with the city median, but 41% above the state median. The Red Flag score is 61, and prices are up 8.8% over the past year, so the profile combines moderate yield with firmer pricing.

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