Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Washington, District of Columbia US
Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia has an investment profile defined by a 7.1 gross yield, prices 47 above Washington and 47 above District of Columbia, and a 7.6 decline over the past year. The Red Flag score of 65 points to moderate overall risk, while walkability is 99. The main strength is the walkability; the main risk is the price level and the negative trend over the past year.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
0.16 mi²
ZIP Code
20037
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
$524,844
YoY-7.6%
Gross Rental Yield
7.1%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
High
65 / 100
Walkability Score
99
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
AI Score
55
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Foggy Bottom Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Foggy Bottom, Washington.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $524,844 | -7.6% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $639/sqft | +5.6% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $3,121/mo | -3.6% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 24 / 100 | Low |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 54 | -29.9% |
Is Foggy Bottom Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited District of Columbia crime context.
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Above-average gross rental yield at 7.1%
Highly walkable neighborhood — score 99/100
Active transaction volume — 54 homes sold last period
Dense amenities — 88 dining & 8 grocery options nearby
Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)
Heat risk is Very High (100/100)
Insights are generated from Foggy Bottom's live DistrictScore metrics.
Foggy Bottom 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
2015–20246.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-24.7% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Foggy Bottom centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 50% 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; Foggy Bottom inherits the District of Columbia figures.
Environmental Hazards
EPA / BTSIndustrial odor2 nearbyVery High
Aviation noise52 dBLow
Point-source screening near Foggy Bottom: 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 Foggy Bottom
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI99
Walker's Paradise
Walkability Score
8
Grocery
88
Dining
4
Schools
3
Universities
2
Hospitals
4
Pharmacies
36
Parks
2
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Foggy Bottom's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Foggy Bottom vs Washington vs District of Columbia
How Foggy Bottom 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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FIRPTA, ITIN & District of Columbia property-tax guidance for foreign buyers
Foggy Bottom Real Estate FAQ
Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia shows a 7.1 gross yield, prices 47 above Washington and 47 above District of Columbia, and a 7.6 decline over the past year. The Red Flag score is 65, while walkability is 99. The profile combines very high walkability with a softer price trend.
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