How does Old East Dallas compare to Dallas and Texas?

Old East Dallas, Dallas, Texas is priced about 13% above Dallas and 85% above Texas. Its 4.7% gross yield is paired with a 3.0% decline over the past year, a Red Flag score of 49, walkability of 96, and education in the 16th percentile.

What are the main strengths and risks in Old East Dallas, Dallas, Texas?

Old East Dallas, Dallas, Texas stands out for walkability of 96 and a 4.7% gross yield. The main risk in the numbers is the 16th-percentile education score, while the Red Flag score of 49 and the 3.0% annual price decline suggest a moderate overall profile.

Neighborhood

Old East Dallas

Dallas, Texas US

Old East Dallas, Dallas, Texas has an investment profile defined by a 4.7% gross yield, prices about 13% above the city median and 85% above the state median, and a 3.0% decline over the past year. It combines very strong walkability of 96 with education in the 16th percentile and a Red Flag score of 49, so the main strength is access and the main risk is the lower school-score percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.49 mi²

ZIP Code

75204

County

Dallas County

State

Texas

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$508,849

YoY-3.0%

Gross Rental Yield

4.7%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

49 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

16 / 100

Limited · better than 16% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Old East Dallas Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Old East Dallas, Dallas.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$508,849	-3.0%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$312/sqft	+1.8%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,012/mo	+2.9%
Gross Rental Yield	4.7%	—
Liquidity Score	33 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	104	+19.5%

Is Old East Dallas Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

49 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Heat100Very High

Hail100Very High

Tornado80Very High

Flood40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Texas averaged 24.3 crimes and 3.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% 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 96/100

Active transaction volume — 104 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 100 dining & 43 grocery options nearby

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Hail risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Old East Dallas's live DistrictScore metrics.

Old East Dallas Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Texas-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

7.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+19.8% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Old East Dallas centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 82% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Texas Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.3	3.9	-6.2%
2023	26.4	4.1	-1.7%
2022	27.4	4.4	+6.3%
2021	26.3	4.5	-1.8%
2020	26.9	4.5	-3.6%
2019	28.3	4.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Old East Dallas inherits the Texas figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Old East Dallas

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 odor9 nearbyVery High

Aviation noise52 dBLow

Point-source screening near Old East Dallas: 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 Old East Dallas

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

96

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

43

Grocery

100

Dining

13

Schools

6

Universities

11

Hospitals

7

Pharmacies

23

Parks

15

Rail Transit

1

Coworking

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

Old East Dallas vs Dallas vs Texas

How Old East Dallas benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Old East Dallas, the median sale price sits about 13% above the median for Dallas neighborhoods and about 85% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.7%, against 3.5% for Dallas neighborhoods and 5.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 3.0%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Dallas neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Old East Dallas	$312/sqft	4.7%	33
Dallas	$276/sqft	3.5%	29
Texas	$169/sqft	5.4%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Texas 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: ~1.25% 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 state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

Homestead assessed value capped at +10%/yr (20% for some non-homestead property, through 2026).

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

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: unlimited protection from most creditors (acreage-limited) and a large school-tax exemption.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Full property-tax exemption for 100%-disabled veterans; a school-tax freeze for seniors aged 65+.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

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.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 17 (Sept 2025) bars buyers tied to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea from acquiring any real property. Verify first.

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Old East Dallas Real Estate FAQ

Old East Dallas, Dallas, Texas shows a mixed investment profile. It has a 4.7% gross yield and prices about 13% above the city median and 85% above the state median, while values declined 3.0% over the past year. Walkability is 96 and the Red Flag score is 49.

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