What is the rental yield in Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington?

The gross yield in Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington is 3.7. That sits alongside prices that are in line with Pullman and about 36% below Washington overall, while the Red Flag score is 61 and prices have fallen 3.0% over the past year.

How has Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington performed over the past year?

Prices in Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington are down 3.0% over the past year. The neighborhood is in line with the city median and about 36% below the state median, with a gross yield of 3.7 and a Red Flag score of 61.

How does Sunnyside Hill compare with Pullman and Washington?

Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington is in line with Pullman on price and about 36% below the Washington median. It has a gross yield of 3.7, a Red Flag score of 61, walkability of 34, and education in the 90th percentile.

What should buyers know about Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington?

Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington combines a 3.7 gross yield with prices that are about 36% below the state median. The education percentile is 90, walkability is 34, and the Red Flag score is 61, while prices have declined 3.0% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Sunnyside Hill

Pullman, Washington US

Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington is a lower-priced market relative to the state, with a gross yield of 3.7 and prices down 3.0% over the past year. It is in line with the city median and about 36% below the state median, which supports a value-oriented profile. The neighborhood has a Red Flag score of 61, walkability of 34, and education in the 90th percentile. The main strength is the high education percentile; the main risk is the moderate Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.00 mi²

ZIP Code

99163

County

Whitman County

State

Washington

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

$433,121

YoY-3.0%

Gross Rental Yield

3.7%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

61 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

90 / 100

Excellent · better than 90% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Sunnyside Hill Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Sunnyside Hill, Pullman.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$433,121	-3.0%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$224/sqft	+2.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,323/mo	-2.3%
Gross Rental Yield	3.7%	—
Liquidity Score	30 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	86	+24.6%

Is Sunnyside Hill Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Wildfire80Very High

Heat80Very High

Flood60High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind60High

Hail60High

Tornado20Low

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 — 86 homes sold last period

Wildfire risk is Very High (80/100)

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Sunnyside Hill's live DistrictScore metrics.

Sunnyside Hill 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.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-5.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Sunnyside Hill centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 61% of U.S. neighborhoods.

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; Sunnyside Hill inherits the Washington figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Sunnyside Hill

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

Industrial odor1 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Sunnyside Hill: 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 Sunnyside Hill

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

34

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

4

Grocery

14

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

7

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Sunnyside Hill vs Pullman vs Washington

How Sunnyside Hill benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Sunnyside Hill, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Pullman neighborhoods and about 36% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.7%, against 3.7% for Pullman neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 3.0%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Pullman neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Sunnyside Hill	$224/sqft	3.7%	30
Pullman	$224/sqft	3.7%	30
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.

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

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Sunnyside Hill Real Estate FAQ

Sunnyside Hill, Pullman, Washington has a value-oriented profile, with prices in line with the city median and about 36% below the state median. Gross yield is 3.7, prices are down 3.0% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 61.

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