Neighborhood
Bloomingdale
Washington, District of Columbia US
Bloomingdale, Washington, District of Columbia is a higher-priced neighborhood with a gross yield of 4.1 and a Red Flag score of 45. Prices are about 26% above both the city and state medians, while values declined over the past year by -7.8. Walkability is 99, which is a clear strength, but the pricing level and recent downward trend make the profile more selective.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
0.25 mi²
ZIP Code
20001
County
District of Columbia
State
District of Columbia
Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024
Verified Price · Median Sale
$759,774
YoY-7.8%
Gross Rental Yield
4.1%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
Moderate
45 / 100
Walkability Score
99
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
AI Score
50
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Bloomingdale Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Bloomingdale, Washington.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $759,774 | -7.8% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $547/sqft | -4.6% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $2,602/mo | -1.5% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 37 / 100 | Moderate |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 133 | +12.7% |
Is Bloomingdale Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited District of Columbia crime context.
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Highly walkable neighborhood — score 99/100
Active transaction volume — 133 homes sold last period
Heat risk is Very High (100/100)
Insights are generated from Bloomingdale's live DistrictScore metrics.
Bloomingdale Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (District of Columbia-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Air Quality — PM2.5
2015–20245.9 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-24.5% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Bloomingdale centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 47% of U.S. neighborhoods.
District of Columbia Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.0 | 10.1 | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 54.0 | 11.4 | +25.9% |
| 2022 | 43.9 | 8.2 | -13.3% |
| 2021 | 50.9 | 9.5 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 44.9 | 10.0 | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 54.0 | 10.4 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Bloomingdale inherits the District of Columbia figures.
Environmental Hazards
EPA / BTSSuperfund (NPL)4.4 kmModerate
Industrial odor2 nearbyHigh
Point-source screening near Bloomingdale: 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 Bloomingdale
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI99
Walker's Paradise
Walkability Score
14
Grocery
17
Dining
9
Schools
2
Universities
5
Hospitals
2
Pharmacies
19
Parks
0
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Bloomingdale's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Bloomingdale vs Washington vs District of Columbia
How Bloomingdale benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & District of Columbia tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.
Buying as a Foreigner
US Tax & OwnershipApplies 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: ~0.60% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).
State Income Tax
State income tax up to 10.75%; 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: transfer + recordation tax; higher over $400k.
Assessment Cap
No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.
Mansion Tax / Rent Control
Higher transfer/recordation tax on property over $2.5M; DC has rent stabilization.
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 exemption with unlimited protection from most creditors (subject to limits).
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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Bloomingdale Real Estate FAQ
Bloomingdale, Washington, District of Columbia has a selective investment profile. It is priced about 26% above both the city and state medians, with a gross yield of 4.1 and a Red Flag score of 45. Prices declined over the past year by -7.8.
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