What is the rental yield in Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin?

Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin has a gross yield of 4.0. That sits alongside pricing that is in line with Waunakee and about 18% above Wisconsin, plus price growth of 7.6 over the past year. The Red Flag score is 65, with walkability of 30 and education in the 98th percentile.

How has Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin performed over the past year?

Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin recorded price growth of 7.6 over the past year. Pricing is in line with Waunakee and about 18% above Wisconsin, while gross yield is 4.0. The neighborhood also has education in the 98th percentile, walkability of 30, and a Red Flag score of 65.

How does Westview Meadows compare to Waunakee and Wisconsin?

Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin is priced in line with Waunakee and about 18% above Wisconsin. Its gross yield is 4.0 and prices increased 7.6 over the past year. Relative to those pricing levels, education is in the 98th percentile, walkability is 30, and the Red Flag score is 65.

What are the main strengths and risks in Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin?

Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin’s main strength is education in the 98th percentile. Its main risk is a Red Flag score of 65, while walkability of 30 is a weaker feature. Gross yield is 4.0 and prices rose 7.6 over the past year, with pricing in line with Waunakee and about 18% above Wisconsin.

Neighborhood

Westview Meadows

Waunakee, Wisconsin US

Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin presents a balanced investment profile with pricing in line with Waunakee and about 18% above Wisconsin, alongside a gross yield of 4.0 and appreciation of 7.6 over the past year. The main strength is education in the 98th percentile, while the walkability of 30 is a weaker point. The main risk is a Red Flag score of 65, indicating a moderate overall risk backdrop.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.10 mi²

ZIP Code

53597

County

Dane County

State

Wisconsin

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

$579,828

YoY+7.6%

Gross Rental Yield

4.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

65 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

98 / 100

Excellent · better than 98% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Westview Meadows Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Westview Meadows, Waunakee.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$579,828	+7.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$253/sqft	-0.8%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,953/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	4.0%	—
Liquidity Score	32 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	98	-1.0%

Is Westview Meadows Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

65 / 100

High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Tornado100Very High

Hail100Very High

Heat80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Wildfire40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Wisconsin averaged 14.3 crimes and 2.8 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% 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

Appreciating market — +7.6% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 98 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Westview Meadows's live DistrictScore metrics.

Westview Meadows Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-12.3% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Westview Meadows centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 86% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	2.8	-6.2%
2023	15.4	3.0	-7.6%
2022	16.7	3.0	-10.0%
2021	18.6	3.3	+3.8%
2020	18.1	3.2	+2.3%
2019	17.7	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Westview Meadows inherits the Wisconsin figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Westview Meadows

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

Walkability & Amenities in Westview Meadows

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

30

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

1

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Westview Meadows vs Waunakee vs Wisconsin

How Westview Meadows benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Westview Meadows, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Waunakee neighborhoods and about 18% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.0%, against 4.0% for Waunakee neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 7.6%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Waunakee neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Westview Meadows	$253/sqft	4.0%	32
Waunakee	$253/sqft	4.0%	32
Wisconsin	$213/sqft	4.8%	29

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Wisconsin 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: ~1.19% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 7.65%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains taxed as income, with a 30% exclusion for long-term gains.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $3 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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Westview Meadows Real Estate FAQ

Westview Meadows, Waunakee, Wisconsin shows a mixed investment profile. Pricing is in line with Waunakee and about 18% above Wisconsin, gross yield is 4.0, and prices rose 7.6 over the past year. Education is in the 98th percentile, walkability is 30, and the Red Flag score is 65.

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