How have prices changed in West Ridge over the past year?

Prices in West Ridge, Bristol, Tennessee rose 10.6 over the past year. Even with that increase, pricing remains in line with Bristol and about 20% below Tennessee. The neighborhood also shows a 7.1 gross yield and a Red Flag score of 47.

How does West Ridge compare with Bristol and Tennessee?

West Ridge in Bristol, Tennessee is priced in line with Bristol and about 20% below Tennessee. It also has a 7.1 gross yield, walkability of 60, and education in the 61st percentile. The Red Flag score of 47 suggests moderate risk relative to the numbers.

Neighborhood

West Ridge

Bristol, Tennessee US

West Ridge in Bristol, Tennessee has a balanced investment profile with a 7.1 gross yield, a Red Flag score of 47, walkability of 60, and education in the 61st percentile. Prices are in line with Bristol and about 20% below Tennessee, while values rose 10.6 over the past year. The main strength is the relatively high yield and moderate walkability; the main risk is the midrange Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

8.77 mi²

ZIP Code

37620

County

Sullivan County

State

Tennessee

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

$226,683

YoY+10.6%

Gross Rental Yield

7.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

47 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

61 / 100

Good · better than 61% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

West Ridge Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for West Ridge, Bristol.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$226,683	+10.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$170/sqft	+9.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,333/mo	+2.2%
Gross Rental Yield	7.1%	—
Liquidity Score	43 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	177	+22.1%

Is West Ridge Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

47 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Earthquake80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Flood40Moderate

Wildfire40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Tennessee averaged 26.2 crimes and 5.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-11.8% 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 7.1%

Appreciating market — +10.6% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 177 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (80/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (80/100)

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

West Ridge Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.6 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-23.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the West Ridge centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 41% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Tennessee Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	26.2	5.9	-11.8%
2023	30.1	6.4	+2.8%
2022	29.7	6.4	+2.6%
2021	29.3	6.7	-6.4%
2020	31.7	6.7	-2.1%
2019	32.6	6.0	—

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

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · West Ridge

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 odor12 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near West Ridge: 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 Ridge

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

60

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

21

Dining

9

Schools

3

Universities

1

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

14

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

West Ridge vs Bristol vs Tennessee

How West Ridge benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across West Ridge, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Bristol neighborhoods and about 20% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 7.1%, against 7.1% for Bristol neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 10.6%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Bristol neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
West Ridge	$170/sqft	7.1%	43
Bristol	$170/sqft	7.1%	43
Tennessee	$213/sqft	4.8%	40

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Tennessee 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: ~0.46% 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: 0.37%.

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 residents6

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.

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 & Tennessee property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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West Ridge Real Estate FAQ

West Ridge in Bristol, Tennessee shows a balanced profile with a 7.1 gross yield and prices in line with Bristol, while sitting about 20% below Tennessee. Values rose 10.6 over the past year, but the Red Flag score is 47, which adds a moderate level of risk.

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