What is the rental yield in West End, Portland?

The gross yield in West End, Portland is 4.8. Prices are about 11% below Portland and about 57% above Maine, while prices rose 1.1% over the past year. Walkability is 89, and education is in the 51st percentile.

How does West End compare to Portland and Maine?

West End in Portland, Maine is priced about 11% below Portland and about 57% above Maine. It has a gross yield of 4.8 and prices are up 1.1% over the past year. Walkability is 89, and the Red Flag score is 38.

What are the main market signals for West End in Portland?

The main market signals in West End are walkability of 89, a gross yield of 4.8, and prices up 1.1% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 38, which is lower than the other listed neighborhoods, while education is in the 51st percentile.

Neighborhood

West End

Portland, Maine US

West End in Portland, Maine has an investment profile shaped by pricing about 11% below Portland and about 57% above Maine, a gross yield of 4.8, and prices up 1.1% over the past year. Walkability is 89 and education is in the 51st percentile, while the Red Flag score of 38 suggests a lower overall risk reading than the others listed here. The main strength is walkability; the main risk is the still-elevated price level versus Maine.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.55 mi²

ZIP Code

04102

County

Cumberland County

State

Maine

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$599,822

YoY+1.1%

Gross Rental Yield

4.8%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Low

38 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

51 / 100

Fair · better than 51% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

West End Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for West End, Portland.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$599,822	+1.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$407/sqft	+10.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,413/mo	+4.8%
Gross Rental Yield	4.8%	—
Liquidity Score	24 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	55	-15.4%

Is West End Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

38 / 100

Low Risk

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

Hurricane80Very High

Strong Wind60High

Hail60High

Earthquake40Moderate

Flood20Low

Wildfire20Low

Tornado20Low

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Maine averaged 12.4 crimes and 1.0 violent per 1,000 residents (+1.2% 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 89/100

Low natural-hazard risk — 38/100 composite

Active transaction volume — 55 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 30 dining & 8 grocery options nearby

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

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

West End Environment & Safety

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

Maine Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	12.4	1.0	+1.2%
2023	12.3	1.0	-6.2%
2022	13.3	1.1	+7.0%
2021	12.5	1.1	+0.6%
2020	12.7	1.1	-7.0%
2019	13.6	1.2	—

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

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · West End

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

Industrial odor8 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near West End: 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 West End

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

89

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

30

Dining

5

Schools

1

Universities

2

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

8

Parks

0

Rail Transit

1

Coworking

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

West End vs Portland vs Maine

How West End benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across West End, the median sale price sits about 11% below the median for Portland neighborhoods and about 53% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.8%, against 4.8% for Portland neighborhoods and 5.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 1.1%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Portland neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
West End	$407/sqft	4.8%	24
Portland	$457/sqft	4.8%	24
Maine	$266/sqft	5.2%	13

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Maine 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: ~0.90% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 7.15%; 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: $2.20 per $500.

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.

Talk to a US real-estate tax advisor

FIRPTA, ITIN & Maine property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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West End Real Estate FAQ

West End in Portland, Maine has a mixed profile. Pricing is about 11% below Portland but about 57% above Maine, gross yield is 4.8, and prices are up 1.1% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 38, with walkability at 89.

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