What is the rental yield in Union Academy?

The gross yield in Union Academy, Tarpon Springs, Florida is 6.5. Prices are in line with Tarpon Springs overall and about 3% above the Florida median, while the market is down 5.4% over the past year.

How does Union Academy compare to Tarpon Springs overall?

Union Academy, Tarpon Springs, Florida is priced in line with Tarpon Springs overall and about 3% above the Florida median. It has a gross yield of 6.5, a Red Flag score of 74, walkability of 49, and education in the 50th percentile.

What does the price trend look like in Union Academy?

Prices in Union Academy, Tarpon Springs, Florida are down 5.4% over the past year. That sits alongside a gross yield of 6.5 and a Red Flag score of 74, which frames the neighborhood as a softer-price market with a higher risk score.

Neighborhood

Union Academy

Tarpon Springs, Florida US

Union Academy, Tarpon Springs, Florida is a yield-led market with a gross yield of 6.5 and prices about 3% above the Florida median, while remaining in line with Tarpon Springs overall. Prices are down 5.4% over the past year, which may support entry pricing. The neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 74, walkability of 49, and education in the 50th percentile, pairing moderate walkability with midrange school-test performance.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.01 mi²

ZIP Code

34689

County

Pinellas County

State

Florida

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

$397,382

YoY-5.4%

Gross Rental Yield

6.5%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

74 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

50 / 100

Fair · better than 50% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Union Academy Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Union Academy, Tarpon Springs.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$397,382	-5.4%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$240/sqft	-5.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,159/mo	-1.0%
Gross Rental Yield	6.5%	—
Liquidity Score	40 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	150	+17.2%

Is Union Academy Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

74 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Hurricane100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Hail80Very High

Heat60High

Strong Wind40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Florida averaged 16.9 crimes and 2.7 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.5% 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 6.5%

Active transaction volume — 150 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 34 dining & 12 grocery options nearby

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Union Academy's live DistrictScore metrics.

Union Academy Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+31.3% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Union Academy centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 50% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Florida Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.9	2.7	-4.5%
2023	18.0	2.9	-2.3%
2022	19.0	2.9	+4.4%
2021	18.6	3.4	-13.5%
2020	21.5	3.8	-13.7%
2019	25.2	3.8	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Union Academy inherits the Florida figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Union Academy

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)2.1 kmHigh

Industrial odor7 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Union Academy: 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 Union Academy

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

49

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

12

Grocery

34

Dining

6

Schools

1

Universities

2

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

11

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Union Academy vs Tarpon Springs vs Florida

How Union Academy benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Union Academy, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Tarpon Springs neighborhoods and about 3% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.5%, against 6.5% for Tarpon Springs neighborhoods and 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 5.4%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Tarpon Springs neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Union Academy	$240/sqft	6.5%	40
Tarpon Springs	$240/sqft	6.5%	40
Florida	$232/sqft	6.2%	36

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Florida 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: ~0.76% 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 state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: documentary stamp $0.70 per $100 ($0.60 in Miami-Dade).

Assessment Cap

Save Our Homes caps homestead assessment growth at 3%/CPI; reassessed to market value on sale.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents8

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.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead: up to $50,000 off taxable value, plus unlimited protection from most creditors.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Extra $50,000 senior exemption plus property-tax discounts for veterans.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

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.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 264 restricts buyers from 7 countries of concern (incl. China) from residential property near sensitive sites. Verify first.

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Union Academy Real Estate FAQ

Union Academy, Tarpon Springs, Florida shows a gross yield of 6.5 and prices about 3% above the Florida median, with values down 5.4% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 74, so the income profile is balanced by a higher risk reading.

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