What is the rental yield in Wisdom Oaks, Lakewood?

The gross yield in Wisdom Oaks, Lakewood is 4.0. Prices are about 6% below Washington and have risen 9.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 68, walkability is 93, and education is in the 25th percentile.

How does Wisdom Oaks compare with Lakewood and Washington?

Wisdom Oaks in Lakewood, Washington is in line with Lakewood on price and about 6% below Washington. It has a 4.0 gross yield and a 9.3% increase over the past year. The Red Flag score is 68, walkability is 93, and education is in the 25th percentile.

What is the walkability score in Wisdom Oaks?

Walkability in Wisdom Oaks is 93, which is high relative to the other provided metrics. The neighborhood also has a 4.0 gross yield, prices about 6% below Washington, a 9.3% rise over the past year, a Red Flag score of 68, and education in the 25th percentile.

Neighborhood

Wisdom Oaks

Lakewood, Washington US

Wisdom Oaks in Lakewood, Washington is a neutral-priced market with a 4.0 gross yield, prices about 6% below Washington and up 9.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 68, walkability is 93, and education is in the 25th percentile. The main strength is very high walkability paired with below-state pricing; the main risk is the higher Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.00 mi²

ZIP Code

98499

County

Pierce County

State

Washington

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

$503,850

YoY+9.3%

Gross Rental Yield

4.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

68 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

25 / 100

Limited · better than 25% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Wisdom Oaks Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Wisdom Oaks, Lakewood.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$503,850	+9.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$332/sqft	-3.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,674/mo	+0.2%
Gross Rental Yield	4.0%	—
Liquidity Score	23 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	50	-2.0%

Is Wisdom Oaks Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

68 / 100

High Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Heat100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Flood60High

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Washington averaged 27.9 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-13.0% 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 — +9.3% sale-price YoY

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 93/100

Active transaction volume — 50 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

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

Wisdom Oaks Environment & Safety

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

Washington Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	27.9	3.3	-13.0%
2023	32.5	3.6	-12.5%
2022	37.5	3.8	+11.9%
2021	33.7	3.4	+12.1%
2020	30.3	2.9	+0.9%
2019	30.3	3.0	—

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

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Wisdom 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)3.9 kmModerate

Point-source screening near Wisdom 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 Wisdom Oaks

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

93

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

1

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Wisdom Oaks vs Lakewood vs Washington

How Wisdom Oaks benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Wisdom Oaks, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Lakewood neighborhoods and about 6% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.0%, against 4.0% for Lakewood neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 9.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Lakewood neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Wisdom Oaks	$332/sqft	4.0%	23
Lakewood	$332/sqft	4.0%	23
Washington	$352/sqft	4.0%	32

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Washington 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: ~0.74% 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 general income tax; the 7% capital gains tax exempts real estate.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: REET graduated 1.1-3% (mansion-style).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Statewide rent control caps rent increases (HB 1217; 9.683% max for 2026); transfer tax is mansion-style.

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 & Washington property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Wisdom Oaks Real Estate FAQ

Wisdom Oaks in Lakewood, Washington has a 4.0 gross yield and prices about 6% below Washington, with values up 9.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 68, walkability is 93, and education is in the 25th percentile, so the numbers show strong walkability and a higher overall risk score.

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