What is the rental yield in The Ihles Townhomes, Lake Charles?

The gross yield in The Ihles Townhomes, Lake Charles, Louisiana is 5.8. Prices are in line with the city median and 4% below the state median, while values were flat at -0.2% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 81.

How has The Ihles Townhomes changed over the past year?

The Ihles Townhomes in Lake Charles, Louisiana has seen prices remain flat at -0.2% over the past year. The neighborhood is in line with the city median and 4% below the state median, with a gross yield of 5.8 and a Red Flag score of 81.

How does The Ihles Townhomes compare with Lake Charles and Louisiana on price?

The Ihles Townhomes, Lake Charles, Louisiana is in line with the city median and 4% below the state median. That relative pricing comes with a gross yield of 5.8, prices flat at -0.2% over the past year, and a Red Flag score of 81.

What should buyers know about The Ihles Townhomes, Lake Charles, Louisiana?

The Ihles Townhomes, Lake Charles, Louisiana combines walkability of 74 with a gross yield of 5.8 and a Red Flag score of 81. Prices are in line with the city median and 4% below the state median, while education is in the 25th percentile.

Neighborhood

The Ihles Townhomes

Lake Charles, Louisiana US

The Ihles Townhomes, Lake Charles, Louisiana is a higher-risk, mid-yield market with a gross yield of 5.8 and prices in line with the city median and 4% below the state median. Prices were flat, at -0.2% over the past year, indicating little recent movement. The neighborhood has a Red Flag score of 81, walkability of 74, and education in the 25th percentile. One strength is the solid walkability; one risk is the elevated Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.67 mi²

ZIP Code

70605

County

Calcasieu Parish

State

Louisiana

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

$277,368

YoY-0.2%

Gross Rental Yield

5.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Very High

81 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

25 / 100

Limited · better than 25% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

The Ihles Townhomes Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for The Ihles Townhomes, Lake Charles.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$277,368	-0.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$139/sqft	+0.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,349/mo	+23.4%
Gross Rental Yield	5.8%	—
Liquidity Score	39 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	149	+18.3%

Is The Ihles Townhomes Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

81 / 100

Very High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Hurricane100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Heat60High

Earthquake40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Louisiana averaged 28.2 crimes and 5.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-10.8% 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

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.8%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 74/100

Active transaction volume — 149 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 42 dining & 10 grocery options nearby

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from The Ihles Townhomes's live DistrictScore metrics.

The Ihles Townhomes Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+12.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the The Ihles Townhomes centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 66% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Louisiana Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	28.2	5.2	-10.8%
2023	31.6	5.6	-6.9%
2022	34.0	6.4	+5.7%
2021	31.9	6.6	-9.8%
2020	35.2	6.4	-6.2%
2019	37.5	5.6	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; The Ihles Townhomes inherits the Louisiana figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · The Ihles Townhomes

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)3.1 kmModerate

Industrial odor6 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near The Ihles Townhomes: 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 The Ihles Townhomes

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

74

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

10

Grocery

42

Dining

8

Schools

0

Universities

17

Hospitals

5

Pharmacies

5

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

The Ihles Townhomes vs Lake Charles vs Louisiana

How The Ihles Townhomes benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across The Ihles Townhomes, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Lake Charles neighborhoods and about 4% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.8%, against 5.8% for Lake Charles neighborhoods and 5.9% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices were broadly flat. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Lake Charles neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
The Ihles Townhomes	$139/sqft	5.8%	39
Lake Charles	$139/sqft	5.8%	39
Louisiana	$145/sqft	5.9%	31

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Louisiana 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: ~0.56% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 3.0%; 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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FIRPTA, ITIN & Louisiana property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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The Ihles Townhomes Real Estate FAQ

The Ihles Townhomes in Lake Charles, Louisiana has a gross yield of 5.8, with prices in line with the city median and 4% below the state median. Prices were flat at -0.2% over the past year, walkability is 74, and the Red Flag score is 81.

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