What is the rental yield in The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona?

The gross yield in The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona, is 4.1. Prices are about 15% below Scottsdale and 42% above Arizona. Over the past year, prices moved down 0.7, so income is paired with a mild recent decline.

How has The Trails at Scottsdale III performed over the past year?

Over the past year, The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona, saw prices move down 0.7. The neighborhood has gross yield of 4.1, prices about 15% below Scottsdale, and a Red Flag score of 53. Walkability is 80 and education is in the 90th percentile.

How does The Trails at Scottsdale III compare with Scottsdale and Arizona?

The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona, is about 15% below Scottsdale and 42% above Arizona on price. Its gross yield of 4.1 is moderate, while walkability of 80 and education in the 90th percentile stand out. The Red Flag score is 53.

What do walkability and education look like in The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona?

The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona, has walkability of 80 and education in the 90th percentile. Those are paired with gross yield of 4.1 and prices about 15% below Scottsdale. Over the past year, prices moved down 0.7, and the Red Flag score is 53.

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The Trails at Scottsdale III

Scottsdale, Arizona US

The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona, has a balanced investment profile with gross yield of 4.1 and prices about 15% below Scottsdale but 42% above Arizona. Over the past year, prices moved down 0.7. The neighborhood posts a Red Flag score of 53, walkability of 80, and education in the 90th percentile. The main strength is the high walkability and education percentile; the main risk is the moderate Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.03 mi²

ZIP Code

85257

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 PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$572,830

YoY-0.7%

Gross Rental Yield

4.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

53 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

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

The Trails at Scottsdale III Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$572,830	-0.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$362/sqft	+9.9%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,943/mo	+0.8%
Gross Rental Yield	4.1%	—
Liquidity Score	36 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	126	+44.8%

Is The Trails at Scottsdale III Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

53 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Heat100Very High

Hail80Very High

Earthquake60High

Strong Wind40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

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

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 80/100

Active transaction volume — 126 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from The Trails at Scottsdale III's live DistrictScore metrics.

The Trails at Scottsdale III 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

5.9 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-14.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the The Trails at Scottsdale III centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 49% 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; The Trails at Scottsdale III inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · The Trails at Scottsdale III

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)1.4 kmHigh

Point-source screening near The Trails at Scottsdale III: 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 Trails at Scottsdale III

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

80

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within The Trails at Scottsdale III's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

The Trails at Scottsdale III vs Scottsdale vs Arizona

How The Trails at Scottsdale III benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across The Trails at Scottsdale III, the median sale price sits about 15% below the median for Scottsdale neighborhoods and about 42% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.1%, against 3.3% for Scottsdale neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 0.7%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Scottsdale neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
The Trails at Scottsdale III	$363/sqft	4.1%	36
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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The Trails at Scottsdale III Real Estate FAQ

The Trails at Scottsdale III, Scottsdale, Arizona, has a balanced profile with gross yield of 4.1 and prices about 15% below Scottsdale. It is also 42% above Arizona. The Red Flag score is 53, which places the neighborhood in a moderate overall risk band.

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