What is the rental yield in Woodland Waters, Florida?

The gross yield in Woodland Waters, Florida is 7.6. That is paired with pricing about 27% below the state median and a 6.2% decline over the past year. The Red Flag score is 68, while walkability is 16 and education is in the 52nd percentile.

How does Woodland Waters, Florida compare to Florida overall?

Woodland Waters, Florida is priced about 27% below the Florida median, so it sits well under the state benchmark on price. The gross yield is 7.6, values are down 6.2% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 68. Walkability is 16.

What does the school score look like in Woodland Waters, Florida?

Woodland Waters, Florida has education in the 52nd percentile, which is close to the middle of the distribution on this measure. The neighborhood also shows a gross yield of 7.6, prices about 27% below the state median, and a Red Flag score of 68.

Neighborhood

Woodland Waters

Florida US

Woodland Waters, Florida is a lower-priced, income-oriented market with a gross yield of 7.6, pricing about 27% below the state median and values down 6.2% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 68, which suggests meaningful risk, while walkability is 16 and education is in the 52nd percentile. The main strength is the yield level; the main risk is the combination of a high Red Flag score and recent price decline.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

14.07 mi²

ZIP Code

34613

County

Hernando 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

$317,036

YoY-6.2%

Gross Rental Yield

7.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

68 / 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

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Woodland Waters 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	$317,036	-6.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$169/sqft	-4.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,004/mo	—
Gross Rental Yield	7.6%	—
Liquidity Score	38 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	138	+51.6%

Is Woodland Waters Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Hurricane100Very High

Flood80Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Tornado80Very High

Heat60High

Strong Wind60High

Earthquake20Low

Hail20Low

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 7.6%

Active transaction volume — 138 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

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

Woodland Waters 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

6.2 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+30.3% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Woodland Waters centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 57% 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 Waters inherits the Florida figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Woodland Waters

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 odor2 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Woodland Waters: 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 Waters

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

16

Minimal

Walkability Score

5

Grocery

6

Dining

3

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Woodland Waters vs City vs Florida

How Woodland Waters benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Woodland Waters, the median sale price sits about 27% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 7.6%, against 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 6.2%. Transaction liquidity sits above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Woodland Waters	$169/sqft	7.6%	38
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 Waters Real Estate FAQ

Woodland Waters, Florida has an income-focused profile, with a gross yield of 7.6 and prices about 27% below the state median. Values are down 6.2% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 68. Walkability is 16, so the data points to lower pricing and higher risk.

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