What is the rental yield in Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas?

Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas has a gross yield of 3.1. Prices are about 14% above Houston and 22% above Texas, and over the past year they were up 20.8%. The Red Flag score is 64, so the yield comes with a moderate risk reading.

How does Whispering Oaks compare with Houston and Texas?

Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas is about 14% above Houston and 22% above Texas on price. It has walkability of 67, education in the 40th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 64. Over the past year, prices were up 20.8%.

What does the recent price trend look like in Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas?

Over the past year, Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas prices were up 20.8%. The neighborhood also has a gross yield of 3.1 and a Red Flag score of 64. Price is about 14% above Houston and 22% above Texas.

How walkable and school-oriented is Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas?

Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas has walkability of 67 and education in the 40th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 3.1 and a Red Flag score of 64. Price is about 14% above Houston and 22% above Texas.

Neighborhood

Whispering Oaks

Houston, Texas US

Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas has a growth-leaning profile, with prices about 14% above Houston and 22% above Texas, a gross yield of 3.1, and over the past year prices up 20.8%. Walkability is 67 and education is in the 40th percentile, while the Red Flag score of 64 indicates a moderately elevated overall risk reading.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

4.28 mi²

ZIP Code

77063

County

Harris County

State

Texas

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

$476,396

YoY+20.8%

Gross Rental Yield

3.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

64 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

40 / 100

Fair · better than 40% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Whispering Oaks Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Whispering Oaks, Houston.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$476,396	+20.8%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$206/sqft	+13.8%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,240/mo	-3.5%
Gross Rental Yield	3.1%	—
Liquidity Score	29 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	80	-7.0%

Is Whispering Oaks Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

64 / 100

High Risk

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

Hurricane100Very High

Tornado100Very High

Flood80Very High

Heat80Very High

Wildfire40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Texas averaged 24.3 crimes and 3.9 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 — +20.8% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 80 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 42 dining & 18 grocery options nearby

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Whispering Oaks's live DistrictScore metrics.

Whispering Oaks Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.8 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+25.3% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Whispering Oaks centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 75% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Texas Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.3	3.9	-6.2%
2023	26.4	4.1	-1.7%
2022	27.4	4.4	+6.3%
2021	26.3	4.5	-1.8%
2020	26.9	4.5	-3.6%
2019	28.3	4.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Whispering Oaks inherits the Texas figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Whispering Oaks

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)1.9 kmHigh

Industrial odor9 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Whispering Oaks: 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 Whispering Oaks

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

67

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

18

Grocery

42

Dining

7

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

7

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Whispering Oaks vs Houston vs Texas

How Whispering Oaks benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Whispering Oaks, the median sale price sits about 14% above the median for Houston neighborhoods and about 22% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.1%, against 5.7% for Houston neighborhoods and 5.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 20.8%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Houston neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Whispering Oaks	$206/sqft	3.1%	29
Houston	$180/sqft	5.7%	30
Texas	$169/sqft	5.4%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Texas 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: ~1.25% 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: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

Homestead assessed value capped at +10%/yr (20% for some non-homestead property, through 2026).

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: unlimited protection from most creditors (acreage-limited) and a large school-tax exemption.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Full property-tax exemption for 100%-disabled veterans; a school-tax freeze for seniors aged 65+.

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 17 (Sept 2025) bars buyers tied to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea from acquiring any real property. Verify first.

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Whispering Oaks Real Estate FAQ

Whispering Oaks, Houston, Texas has prices about 14% above Houston and 22% above Texas, with a gross yield of 3.1. Over the past year, prices were up 20.8%, and the Red Flag score is 64. The data show strong recent price growth but a lower yield.

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