What is the rental yield in Walnut Grove, Marietta, Georgia?

The gross yield in Walnut Grove, Marietta, Georgia is 4.3. That sits alongside pricing that is in line with Marietta and about 16% above Georgia, with prices down 1.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 72, and walkability is 57.

How has home price trend changed in Walnut Grove, Marietta, Georgia?

Prices in Walnut Grove, Marietta, Georgia are down 1.5% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced in line with Marietta and about 16% above Georgia, with a gross yield of 4.3. The Red Flag score is 72, walkability is 57, and education is in the 45th percentile.

How does Walnut Grove compare with Marietta and Georgia?

Walnut Grove in Marietta, Georgia is priced in line with Marietta and about 16% above Georgia. It has a gross yield of 4.3, prices down 1.5% over the past year, walkability of 57, education in the 45th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 72.

Neighborhood

Walnut Grove

Marietta, Georgia US

Walnut Grove in Marietta, Georgia has a mixed investment profile, with pricing in line with Marietta and about 16% above Georgia, a gross yield of 4.3, and prices down 1.5% over the past year. The neighborhood combines walkability of 57 with education in the 45th percentile. A strength is the moderate walkability; a risk is the Red Flag score of 72.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.01 mi²

ZIP Code

30064

County

Cobb County

State

Georgia

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

$524,844

YoY-1.5%

Gross Rental Yield

4.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

72 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

45 / 100

Fair · better than 45% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Walnut Grove Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Walnut Grove, Marietta.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$524,844	-1.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$203/sqft	+3.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,884/mo	-2.4%
Gross Rental Yield	4.3%	—
Liquidity Score	46 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	201	+6.3%

Is Walnut Grove Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

72 / 100

High Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Tornado100Very High

Hail100Very High

Flood80Very High

Hurricane60High

Heat60High

Strong Wind60High

Wildfire40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Georgia averaged 20.0 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.9% 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 — 201 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Walnut Grove's live DistrictScore metrics.

Walnut Grove Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

4.3 µg/m³ Meets WHO guideline-24.0% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Walnut Grove centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 2% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Georgia Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	20.0	3.3	-9.9%
2023	22.4	3.7	+9.4%
2022	20.8	3.7	+7.8%
2021	19.5	3.5	-18.4%
2020	24.1	4.0	-21.7%
2019	31.0	3.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Walnut Grove inherits the Georgia figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Walnut Grove

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

Walkability & Amenities in Walnut Grove

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

57

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

1

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

0

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Walnut Grove vs Marietta vs Georgia

How Walnut Grove benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Walnut Grove, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Marietta neighborhoods and about 16% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.3%, against 4.3% for Marietta neighborhoods and 6.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.5%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Marietta neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Walnut Grove	$203/sqft	4.3%	46
Marietta	$203/sqft	4.3%	46
Georgia	$176/sqft	6.0%	40

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Georgia 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: ~0.77% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.39%; 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: $1 per $1,000.

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 & Georgia property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Walnut Grove Real Estate FAQ

Walnut Grove in Marietta, Georgia shows a mixed profile. Pricing is in line with Marietta and about 16% above Georgia, gross yield is 4.3, and prices are down 1.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 72, while walkability is 57 and education is in the 45th percentile.

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