What is the rental yield in Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona?

The gross yield in Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona is 2.1. That is paired with prices 63 above the state and in line with the city by 2, which places the neighborhood on the lower-yield side of the provided set.

How have home prices changed in Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona over the past year?

Home prices in Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona are down 1.3 over the past year. That slight decline comes with a Red Flag score of 68, walkability of 11, and education in the 90th percentile, so the recent trend should be read with the broader profile.

How walkable is Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona?

Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona has a walkability of 11. That is a low accessibility score, and it sits alongside prices 63 above the state, a 2.1 gross yield, and education in the 90th percentile.

How does Taliesin West compare with Scottsdale, Arizona overall?

Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona is in line with the city by 2 but 63 above the state. It has a 2.1 gross yield, values down 1.3 over the past year, a Red Flag score of 68, walkability of 11, and education in the 90th percentile.

Neighborhood

Taliesin West

Scottsdale, Arizona US

Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona has a low-yield, high-price profile with a 2.1 gross yield and prices 63 above the state while remaining in line with the city by 2. Values are down 1.3 over the past year, indicating slight softness. The neighborhood has a Red Flag score of 68, walkability of 11, and education in the 90th percentile, combining very limited walkability with a high school-score percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

12.87 mi²

ZIP Code

85259

County

Maricopa County

State

Arizona

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$1,099,674

YoY-1.3%

Gross Rental Yield

2.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

68 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

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

Limited

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Taliesin West Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Taliesin West, Scottsdale.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$1,099,674	-1.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$418/sqft	+4.2%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,895/mo	-9.2%
Gross Rental Yield	2.1%	—
Liquidity Score	39 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	144	+50.0%

Is Taliesin West Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

68 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Wildfire100Very High

Heat100Very High

Hail100Very High

Strong Wind60High

Earthquake40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

Tornado20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Arizona averaged 22.1 crimes and 4.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.8% 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

Active transaction volume — 144 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Taliesin West's live DistrictScore metrics.

Taliesin West Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

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

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Taliesin West centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 18% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Arizona Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	22.1	4.2	-4.8%
2023	23.6	4.3	-4.4%
2022	25.1	4.5	-0.1%
2021	25.4	4.3	-8.3%
2020	27.1	4.8	-4.3%
2019	28.8	4.5	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Taliesin West inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Taliesin West

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

Walkability & Amenities in Taliesin West

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

11

Minimal

Walkability Score

1

Grocery

2

Dining

4

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

4

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Taliesin West vs Scottsdale vs Arizona

How Taliesin West benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Taliesin West, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Scottsdale neighborhoods and about 63% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 2.1%, against 3.3% for Scottsdale neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.3%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Scottsdale neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Taliesin West	$418/sqft	2.1%	39
Scottsdale	$424/sqft	3.3%	48
Arizona	$256/sqft	4.8%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Arizona 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: ~0.43% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 2.5%; 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: flat $2 per deed.

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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Taliesin West Real Estate FAQ

Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona has a 2.1 gross yield, prices 63 above the state, and values down 1.3 over the past year. The Red Flag score is 68, so the profile combines elevated pricing, weak recent price movement, and a higher overall risk reading.

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