What is the rental yield in Blenman-Elm, Tucson, Arizona?

The gross yield in Blenman-Elm, Tucson, Arizona is 4.3. Prices are about 19% above Tucson and 3% above Arizona, and they declined 2.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 52, with walkability of 87 and education in the 14th percentile.

How have home prices changed in Blenman-Elm, Tucson, Arizona over the past year?

Home prices in Blenman-Elm, Tucson, Arizona fell 2.5% over the past year. The neighborhood still trades about 19% above Tucson and 3% above Arizona. Gross yield is 4.3, the Red Flag score is 52, and walkability is 87.

How does Blenman-Elm compare with Tucson and Arizona?

Blenman-Elm, Tucson, Arizona is priced about 19% above Tucson and 3% above Arizona, with a gross yield of 4.3. The Red Flag score is 52, walkability is 87, and education is in the 14th percentile, so the data shows stronger access than school-score positioning.

Neighborhood

Blenman-Elm

Tucson, Arizona US

Blenman-Elm, Tucson, Arizona has a mixed investment profile with prices about 19% above Tucson and 3% above Arizona, a gross yield of 4.3, and prices down 2.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 52 points to moderate overall risk. Walkability is 87, which is a clear strength in the data, while education is in the 14th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

2.62 mi²

ZIP Code

85719

County

Pima County

State

Arizona

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

$369,390

YoY-2.5%

Gross Rental Yield

4.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

52 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

14 / 100

Limited · better than 14% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Blenman-Elm Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Blenman-Elm, Tucson.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$369,390	-2.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$264/sqft	+3.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,299/mo	-1.0%
Gross Rental Yield	4.2%	—
Liquidity Score	33 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	107	+16.3%

Is Blenman-Elm Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

52 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Heat100Very High

Flood80Very High

Earthquake60High

Hail60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

Tornado20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Arizona averaged 22.1 crimes and 4.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.8% 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

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 87/100

Active transaction volume — 107 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 62 dining & 14 grocery options nearby

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Blenman-Elm's live DistrictScore metrics.

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Blenman-Elm Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.8 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-4.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Blenman-Elm centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 45% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Arizona Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	22.1	4.2	-4.8%
2023	23.6	4.3	-4.4%
2022	25.1	4.5	-0.1%
2021	25.4	4.3	-8.3%
2020	27.1	4.8	-4.3%
2019	28.8	4.5	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Blenman-Elm inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Blenman-Elm

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 odor1 nearbyModerate

Point-source screening near Blenman-Elm: 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.

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Walkability & Amenities in Blenman-Elm

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

87

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

14

Grocery

62

Dining

7

Schools

17

Universities

5

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

10

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Blenman-Elm vs Tucson vs Arizona

How Blenman-Elm benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Blenman-Elm, the median sale price sits about 19% above the median for Tucson neighborhoods and about 3% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.2%, against 4.8% for Tucson neighborhoods and 4.9% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 2.5%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Tucson neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Blenman-Elm	$264/sqft	4.2%	33
Tucson	$222/sqft	4.8%	32
Arizona	$256/sqft	4.9%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Arizona 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: ~0.43% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 2.5%; 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: flat $2 per deed.

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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Blenman-Elm Real Estate FAQ

Blenman-Elm, Tucson, Arizona has a gross yield of 4.3 and prices about 19% above Tucson and 3% above Arizona. Prices fell 2.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 52, walkability is 87, and education is in the 14th percentile.

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