What is the rental yield in Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana?

The gross yield in Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana is 5.3%. That sits alongside prices about 19% above the city median and 9% above the state median, with a 7.9% rise over the past year. The Red Flag score is 57.

How does Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana compare to Fort Wayne?

Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana is priced about 19% above the Fort Wayne median. It also has a 5.3% gross yield and prices up 7.9% over the past year. Walkability is 54, education is in the 89th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 57.

What is the walkability of Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana?

Walkability in Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana is 54. That is paired with education in the 89th percentile, a Red Flag score of 57, gross yield of 5.3%, and prices about 19% above the city median and 9% above the state median.

Neighborhood

Windsor Woods

Fort Wayne, Indiana US

Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana is a higher-priced, moderate-yield neighborhood with a Red Flag score of 57 and a mixed recent price trend. Prices are about 19% above the city median and 9% above the state median, while gross yield is 5.3% and prices have risen 7.9% over the past year. Walkability is 54, and education is in the 89th percentile, which is a relative strength.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.19 mi²

ZIP Code

46845

County

Allen County

State

Indiana

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

$397,382

YoY+7.8%

Gross Rental Yield

5.3%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

57 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

89 / 100

Excellent · better than 89% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Windsor Woods Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$397,382	+7.8%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$180/sqft	+6.2%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,767/mo	+0.4%
Gross Rental Yield	5.3%	—
Liquidity Score	37 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	129	-7.9%

Is Windsor Woods Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

57 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Strong Wind100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Hail80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire60High

Hurricane40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Indiana averaged 16.9 crimes and 3.1 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.4% 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 5.3%

Appreciating market — +7.8% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 129 homes sold last period

Strong Wind risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Windsor Woods's live DistrictScore metrics.

Windsor Woods Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-25.7% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Windsor Woods centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 50% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Indiana Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.9	3.1	-9.4%
2023	18.8	3.4	+3.3%
2022	18.3	3.1	-2.6%
2021	18.9	3.3	-11.2%
2020	21.4	3.6	-7.4%
2019	23.2	3.7	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Windsor Woods inherits the Indiana figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Windsor Woods

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

Walkability & Amenities in Windsor Woods

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

54

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

2

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

0

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Windsor Woods vs Fort Wayne vs Indiana

How Windsor Woods benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Windsor Woods, the median sale price sits about 19% above the median for Fort Wayne neighborhoods and about 9% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.3%, against 6.6% for Fort Wayne neighborhoods and 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 7.9%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Fort Wayne neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Windsor Woods	$180/sqft	5.3%	37
Fort Wayne	$152/sqft	6.6%	32
Indiana	$166/sqft	6.2%	33

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Indiana 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: ~0.76% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 3.0%; 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: none statewide (local tax may apply).

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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Windsor Woods Real Estate FAQ

Windsor Woods, Fort Wayne, Indiana shows a mixed investment profile. Prices are about 19% above the city median and 9% above the state median, gross yield is 5.3%, and prices have risen 7.9% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 57, so risk is not low.

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