What is the rental yield in Knoell East?

Knoell East in Mesa, Arizona has a gross yield of 4.1%. Prices are in line with the state median and about 2% below the city median, while prices have moved down 4.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 45, and walkability is 82.

How does Knoell East compare to Mesa and Arizona?

Knoell East in Mesa, Arizona is about 2% below Mesa and in line with Arizona on price. Gross yield is 4.1%, and prices are down 4.3% over the past year. Walkability is 82, education is in the 43rd percentile, and the Red Flag score is 45.

What are the main market signals for Knoell East?

Knoell East in Mesa, Arizona combines a 4.1% gross yield with a 4.3% price decline over the past year. Pricing is about 2% below the city median and in line with the state median. The Red Flag score is 45, with walkability of 82 and education in the 43rd percentile.

Neighborhood

Knoell East

Mesa, Arizona US

Knoell East in Mesa, Arizona offers a balanced profile with prices in line with the city and state medians, and about 2% below the city median on the city comparison. Gross yield is 4.1%, while prices have fallen 4.3% over the past year. The neighborhood has a Red Flag score of 45, walkability of 82, and education in the 43rd percentile, combining strong walkability with a moderate school-district test-score percentile.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

1.84 mi²

ZIP Code

85202

County

Maricopa County

State

Arizona

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$399,881

YoY-4.3%

Gross Rental Yield

4.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

45 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

43 / 100

Fair · better than 43% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Knoell East Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Knoell East, Mesa.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$399,881	-4.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$257/sqft	-0.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,393/mo	+3.9%
Gross Rental Yield	4.2%	—
Liquidity Score	35 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	119	+30.8%

Is Knoell East Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

45 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Heat100Very High

Flood60High

Hail60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

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 82/100

Active transaction volume — 119 homes sold last period

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Knoell East's live DistrictScore metrics.

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Knoell East 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

6.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-7.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Knoell East centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 66% 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; Knoell East inherits the Arizona figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Knoell East

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 Knoell East

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

82

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

21

Dining

2

Schools

1

Universities

15

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

28

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Knoell East vs Mesa vs Arizona

How Knoell East benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Knoell East, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Mesa neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.2%, against 4.4% for Mesa neighborhoods and 4.9% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 4.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Mesa neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Knoell East	$257/sqft	4.2%	35
Mesa	$261/sqft	4.4%	35
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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Knoell East Real Estate FAQ

Knoell East in Mesa, Arizona has a mixed profile. Gross yield is 4.1%, prices are in line with the state median and about 2% below the city median, and prices have declined 4.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 45, with walkability of 82.

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