What is the rental yield in Woodland Lakes, Florida?

The gross yield in Woodland Lakes, Florida is 5.6. Prices are about 4% below the state median, but the neighborhood also has a Red Flag score of 81. Over the past year, prices declined 4.0, so the yield sits against a softer recent price trend.

How have home prices changed in Woodland Lakes, Florida over the past year?

Home prices in Woodland Lakes, Florida fell 4.0 over the past year. The neighborhood is priced about 4% below the state median and has a gross yield of 5.6. The Red Flag score of 81 suggests the recent price move should be viewed in a higher-risk context.

How does Woodland Lakes, Florida compare to the state median?

Woodland Lakes, Florida is priced about 4% below the state median. It also posts a gross yield of 5.6, walkability of 12, and education in the 52nd percentile. The Red Flag score of 81 is notably high relative to the other metrics in the profile.

What are the walkability and education scores in Woodland Lakes, Florida?

Woodland Lakes, Florida has walkability of 12 and education in the 52nd percentile. That indicates limited walk access and a neutral school-district test-score percentile. The neighborhood also shows a gross yield of 5.6, prices about 4% below the state median, and a Red Flag score of 81.

Neighborhood

Woodland Lakes

Florida US

Woodland Lakes, Florida presents a yield-oriented but higher-risk profile with a gross yield of 5.6 and prices about 4% below the state median. Over the past year, prices fell 4.0, indicating weaker recent momentum. The neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 81, while walkability is 12 and education is in the 52nd percentile, combining low access with a neutral school-district test-score reading.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.19 mi²

ZIP Code

32825

County

Orange County

State

Florida

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

$392,883

YoY-4.0%

Gross Rental Yield

5.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Very High

81 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

52 / 100

Fair · better than 52% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Woodland Lakes Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$392,883	-4.0%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$224/sqft	-8.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,841/mo	+0.5%
Gross Rental Yield	5.6%	—
Liquidity Score	39 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	147	+18.5%

Is Woodland Lakes Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

81 / 100

Very High Risk

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

Flood100Very High

Wildfire100Very High

Hurricane100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Hail80Very High

Heat40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Florida averaged 16.9 crimes and 2.7 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.5% 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 5.6%

Active transaction volume — 147 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Woodland Lakes's live DistrictScore metrics.

Woodland Lakes Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.5 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+21.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Woodland Lakes centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 38% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Florida Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.9	2.7	-4.5%
2023	18.0	2.9	-2.3%
2022	19.0	2.9	+4.4%
2021	18.6	3.4	-13.5%
2020	21.5	3.8	-13.7%
2019	25.2	3.8	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Woodland Lakes inherits the Florida figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Woodland Lakes

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 odor4 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Woodland Lakes: 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 Woodland Lakes

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

12

Minimal

Walkability Score

1

Grocery

4

Dining

1

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Woodland Lakes vs City vs Florida

How Woodland Lakes benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Woodland Lakes, the median sale price sits about 4% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.6%, against 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 4.0%. Transaction liquidity sits above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Woodland Lakes	$224/sqft	5.6%	39
Florida	$232/sqft	6.2%	36

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Florida 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

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: documentary stamp $0.70 per $100 ($0.60 in Miami-Dade).

Assessment Cap

Save Our Homes caps homestead assessment growth at 3%/CPI; reassessed to market value on sale.

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: up to $50,000 off taxable value, plus unlimited protection from most creditors.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Extra $50,000 senior exemption plus property-tax discounts for veterans.

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 264 restricts buyers from 7 countries of concern (incl. China) from residential property near sensitive sites. Verify first.

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Woodland Lakes Real Estate FAQ

Woodland Lakes, Florida has a gross yield of 5.6 and prices about 4% below the state median, which supports a yield-focused profile. However, the Red Flag score is 81 and prices fell 4.0 over the past year. That combination points to a weaker recent trend and a higher risk reading.

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