What is the rental yield in Star Lake, Kent, Washington?

Star Lake, Kent, Washington has a gross yield of 4.2. That sits alongside prices in line with Kent and 3% below Washington, with prices down 5.4% over the past year and a Red Flag score of 65.

How has Star Lake, Kent, Washington performed over the past year?

Star Lake, Kent, Washington has seen prices decline 5.4% over the past year. It remains in line with Kent and 3% below Washington, with a gross yield of 4.2 and a Red Flag score of 65.

How walkable is Star Lake, Kent, Washington?

Star Lake, Kent, Washington has a walkability of 56. It also has education in the 57th percentile, a gross yield of 4.2, prices down 5.4% over the past year, and a Red Flag score of 65.

How does Star Lake compare with Kent and Washington?

Star Lake, Kent, Washington is in line with Kent and 3% below Washington on price. It has a gross yield of 4.2, prices down 5.4% over the past year, walkability of 56, and education in the 57th percentile.

Neighborhood

Star Lake

Kent, Washington US

Star Lake, Kent, Washington has a near-market pricing profile, with prices in line with Kent and 3% below Washington, a gross yield of 4.2, and prices down 5.4% over the past year. The main strength is a walkability of 56 and education in the 57th percentile, while the main risk is a Red Flag score of 65. Relative pricing is modestly favorable, but the risk score is elevated.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.82 mi²

ZIP Code

98032

County

King County

State

Washington

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

$549,837

YoY-5.4%

Gross Rental Yield

4.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

65 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

57 / 100

Good · better than 57% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Star Lake Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Star Lake, Kent.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$549,837	-5.4%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$341/sqft	-2.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,911/mo	-0.5%
Gross Rental Yield	4.2%	—
Liquidity Score	25 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	59	-16.9%

Is Star Lake Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

65 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Earthquake100Very High

Wildfire60High

Heat60High

Tornado20Low

Strong Wind20Low

Hail20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Washington averaged 27.9 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-13.0% 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 — 59 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Star Lake's live DistrictScore metrics.

Star Lake Environment & Safety

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

Washington Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	27.9	3.3	-13.0%
2023	32.5	3.6	-12.5%
2022	37.5	3.8	+11.9%
2021	33.7	3.4	+12.1%
2020	30.3	2.9	+0.9%
2019	30.3	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Star Lake inherits the Washington figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Star Lake

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)0.0 kmVery High

Industrial odor13 nearbyVery High

Aviation noise48 dBVery Low

Point-source screening near Star Lake: 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 Star Lake

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

56

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

10

Grocery

27

Dining

9

Schools

0

Universities

4

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

23

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Star Lake vs Kent vs Washington

How Star Lake benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Star Lake, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Kent neighborhoods and about 3% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.2%, against 3.8% for Kent neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 5.4%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Kent neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Star Lake	$341/sqft	4.2%	25
Kent	$343/sqft	3.8%	28
Washington	$352/sqft	4.0%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Washington 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: ~0.74% 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 general income tax; the 7% capital gains tax exempts real estate.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: REET graduated 1.1-3% (mansion-style).

Assessment Cap

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

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Statewide rent control caps rent increases (HB 1217; 9.683% max for 2026); transfer tax is mansion-style.

US citizens & tax residents6

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.

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.

Talk to a US real-estate tax advisor

FIRPTA, ITIN & Washington property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Star Lake Real Estate FAQ

Star Lake, Kent, Washington has a near-market pricing profile, with prices in line with Kent and 3% below Washington. It offers a gross yield of 4.2, prices are down 5.4% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 65.

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