Neighborhood
Mount Pleasant
Washington, District of Columbia US
Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia presents a balanced but price-leaning profile with a 3.4 gross yield, a Red Flag score of 50, and walkability of 100. Prices are about 16% above Washington and 16% above the District of Columbia, while values are up 3.9% over the past year. The very high walkability is a clear strength, while the yield remains moderate.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
0.28 mi²
ZIP Code
20010
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 PM2.5US Census ACS / TIGER 2024
Verified Price · Median Sale
$834,752
YoY+3.9%
Gross Rental Yield
3.4%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
Moderate
50 / 100
Walkability Score
100
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
AI Score
45
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
Mount Pleasant Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Mount Pleasant, Washington.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $834,752 | +3.9% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $505/sqft | +3.9% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $2,338/mo | -4.7% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.4% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 24 / 100 | Low |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 56 | -13.8% |
Is Mount Pleasant Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited District of Columbia crime context.
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Appreciating market — +3.9% sale-price YoY
Highly walkable neighborhood — score 100/100
Active transaction volume — 56 homes sold last period
Dense amenities — 64 dining & 19 grocery options nearby
Heat risk is Very High (100/100)
Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)
Insights are generated from Mount Pleasant's live DistrictScore metrics.
Mount Pleasant 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
2015–20246.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-18.7% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Mount Pleasant centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 62% 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; Mount Pleasant inherits the District of Columbia figures.
Walkability & Amenities in Mount Pleasant
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI100
Walker's Paradise
Walkability Score
19
Grocery
64
Dining
10
Schools
0
Universities
7
Hospitals
3
Pharmacies
19
Parks
1
Rail Transit
1
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within Mount Pleasant's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
Mount Pleasant vs Washington vs District of Columbia
How Mount Pleasant 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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Mount Pleasant Real Estate FAQ
Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia has a mixed profile based on the numbers provided. It offers a 3.4 gross yield, a Red Flag score of 50, and walkability of 100. Prices are about 16% above Washington and 16% above the District of Columbia, while values are up 3.9% over the past year.
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