What is the rental yield in Bryant, Seattle, Washington?

The gross yield in Bryant, Seattle, Washington is 2.5%. Prices are about 4% above the Seattle median and 71% above the Washington median, while values increased 1.0% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 40, and walkability is 87.

How does Bryant compare with Seattle and Washington?

Bryant, Seattle, Washington is priced about 4% above the Seattle median and 71% above the Washington median. Gross yield is 2.5%, prices rose 1.0% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 40. Walkability is 87, with education in the 85th percentile.

What are the main strengths and risks in Bryant, Seattle, Washington?

A strength in Bryant, Seattle, Washington is walkability of 87, along with education in the 85th percentile. A risk is the combination of a 2.5% gross yield and prices that are 71% above the Washington median. The Red Flag score is 40, and prices rose 1.0% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Bryant

Seattle, Washington US

Bryant, Seattle, Washington is a higher-priced, lower-yield market with gross yield of 2.5%, prices about 4% above the Seattle median and 71% above the Washington median, and values up 1.0% over the past year. The neighborhood pairs walkability of 87 and education in the 85th percentile with a Red Flag score of 40, suggesting solid accessibility and school metrics alongside moderate overall risk.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.85 mi²

ZIP Code

98115

County

King 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

$1,119,668

YoY+1.0%

Gross Rental Yield

2.5%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Low

40 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

85 / 100

Excellent · better than 85% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Bryant Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Bryant, Seattle.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$1,119,668	+1.0%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$600/sqft	-0.5%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,303/mo	+3.4%
Gross Rental Yield	2.5%	—
Liquidity Score	44 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	187	-9.7%

Is Bryant Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

40 / 100

Low Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Wildfire40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Flood20Low

Tornado20Low

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

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 87/100

Low natural-hazard risk — 40/100 composite

Active transaction volume — 187 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 44 dining & 7 grocery options nearby

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Bryant's live DistrictScore metrics.

Bryant 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; Bryant inherits the Washington figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Bryant

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

Walkability & Amenities in Bryant

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

87

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

7

Grocery

44

Dining

7

Schools

0

Universities

5

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Bryant vs Seattle vs Washington

How Bryant benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Bryant, the median sale price sits about 4% above the median for Seattle neighborhoods and about 71% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 2.5%, against 2.8% for Seattle neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 1.0%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Seattle neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Bryant	$600/sqft	2.5%	44
Seattle	$578/sqft	2.8%	34
Washington	$352/sqft	4.0%	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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Bryant Real Estate FAQ

Bryant, Seattle, Washington shows a mixed profile for investors. Gross yield is 2.5%, prices are about 4% above the Seattle median and 71% above the Washington median, and values rose 1.0% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 40, with walkability of 87 and education in the 85th percentile.

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