What is the rental yield in Grass Lawn?

The gross yield in Grass Lawn, Redmond, Washington is 2.4. Prices are in line with the city median and about 79% above the state median. Over the past year, prices were down 9.2%, and the Red Flag score is 55.

How has Grass Lawn performed over the past year?

Over the past year, Grass Lawn, Redmond, Washington recorded a price trend of down 9.2%. The neighborhood has gross yield of 2.4, prices in line with the city median and about 79% above the state median, and a Red Flag score of 55.

How does Grass Lawn compare to Redmond and Washington?

Grass Lawn, Redmond, Washington is in line with the city median and about 79% above the state median. Gross yield is 2.4, walkability is 46, and education is in the 98th percentile. The Red Flag score is 55, which sits in the middle of the range here.

What should buyers know about walkability and schools in Grass Lawn?

Walkability in Grass Lawn, Redmond, Washington is 46, which is moderate. Education is in the 98th percentile, a very strong school-score reading. Gross yield is 2.4, prices were down 9.2% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 55.

Neighborhood

Grass Lawn

Redmond, Washington US

Grass Lawn, Redmond, Washington has a low-yield, higher-priced profile, with gross yield of 2.4 and prices in line with the city median but about 79% above the state median. Over the past year, prices were down 9.2%, while the Red Flag score of 55 indicates a midrange overall risk level. Walkability is 46, and education is in the 98th percentile, pairing a very strong school-score reading with softer yield.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.45 mi²

ZIP Code

98052

County

King County

State

Washington

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$1,302,113

YoY-9.2%

Gross Rental Yield

2.4%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

55 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

98 / 100

Excellent · better than 98% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Limited

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Grass Lawn Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Grass Lawn, Redmond.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$1,302,113	-9.2%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$631/sqft	-3.8%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,553/mo	+3.0%
Gross Rental Yield	2.4%	—
Liquidity Score	42 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	171	-17.0%

Is Grass Lawn Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

55 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Earthquake100Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire60High

Heat60High

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

Active transaction volume — 171 homes sold last period

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Grass Lawn's live DistrictScore metrics.

Grass Lawn 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; Grass Lawn inherits the Washington figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Grass Lawn

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

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor1 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Grass Lawn: 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 Grass Lawn

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

46

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

2

Grocery

13

Dining

6

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

10

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Grass Lawn vs Redmond vs Washington

How Grass Lawn benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Grass Lawn, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Redmond neighborhoods and about 79% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 2.4%, against 2.4% for Redmond neighborhoods and 4.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 9.2%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Redmond neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Grass Lawn	$631/sqft	2.4%	42
Redmond	$631/sqft	2.4%	42
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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FIRPTA, ITIN & Washington property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Grass Lawn Real Estate FAQ

Grass Lawn, Redmond, Washington has gross yield of 2.4 and prices in line with the city median but about 79% above the state median. Over the past year, prices were down 9.2%, and the Red Flag score is 55. Education is in the 98th percentile.

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