What is the rental yield in Creek Ridge, Lakewood, Washington?

The gross yield in Creek Ridge, Lakewood, Washington is 4.0. That comes with prices in line with the city median and about 6% below the state median, plus a 9.3% rise over the past year. The neighborhood also has a Red Flag score of 61 and walkability of 85.

How do home prices in Creek Ridge compare with Lakewood and Washington?

Home prices in Creek Ridge, Lakewood, Washington are in line with the city median and about 6% below the state median. They have increased 9.3% over the past year. Additional metrics include a gross yield of 4.0, a Red Flag score of 61, and walkability of 85.

What are the walkability and education scores in Creek Ridge?

Creek Ridge in Lakewood, Washington has walkability of 85 and education in the 25th percentile. The neighborhood also shows a gross yield of 4.0, prices in line with the city median and about 6% below the state median, and a Red Flag score of 61.

How has Creek Ridge changed over the past year?

Over the past year, prices in Creek Ridge, Lakewood, Washington have risen 9.3%. The neighborhood also has a gross yield of 4.0, a Red Flag score of 61, walkability of 85, and education in the 25th percentile.

Neighborhood

Creek Ridge

Lakewood, Washington US

Creek Ridge in Lakewood, Washington is a yield-oriented market with a gross yield of 4.0 and prices in line with the city median and about 6% below the state median. Prices have risen 9.3% over the past year, while the neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 61, walkability of 85, and education in the 25th percentile. The main strength is the high walkability; the main risk is the elevated Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

0.03 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 zonesUS 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

61 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

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

Creek Ridge Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Creek Ridge, Lakewood.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$503,850	+9.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$332/sqft	-3.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,676/mo	+0.6%
Gross Rental Yield	4.0%	—
Liquidity Score	23 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	50	-2.0%

Is Creek Ridge Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

61 / 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

Flood60High

Wildfire60High

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind20Low

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 85/100

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 Creek Ridge's live DistrictScore metrics.

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Creek Ridge 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; Creek Ridge inherits the Washington figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Creek Ridge

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

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Walkability & Amenities in Creek Ridge

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

85

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

1

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

9

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

1

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Creek Ridge vs Lakewood vs Washington

How Creek Ridge benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Creek Ridge, 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 3.9% 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
Creek Ridge	$332/sqft	4.0%	23
Lakewood	$332/sqft	4.0%	23
Washington	$352/sqft	3.9%	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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Creek Ridge Real Estate FAQ

Creek Ridge in Lakewood, Washington has a gross yield of 4.0, prices in line with the city median, and prices about 6% below the state median. Values are up 9.3% over the past year, with a Red Flag score of 61, walkability of 85, and education in the 25th percentile.

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