What is the rental yield in Potomac Crossing, Leesburg, Virginia?

The gross yield in Potomac Crossing, Leesburg, Virginia is 3.1. Pricing is about 4% below Leesburg and about 20% above Virginia, while prices are up 2.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 52 indicates moderate risk.

How has home value in Potomac Crossing changed over the past year?

Home values in Potomac Crossing, Leesburg, Virginia are up 2.6% over the past year. The neighborhood is about 4% below Leesburg and about 20% above Virginia, with a gross yield of 3.1 and a Red Flag score of 52.

How does Potomac Crossing compare with Leesburg and Virginia?

Potomac Crossing in Leesburg, Virginia is about 4% below Leesburg and about 20% above Virginia. It has a gross yield of 3.1, walkability of 69, education in the 88th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 52.

What should buyers know about walkability and schools in Potomac Crossing, Leesburg, Virginia?

Potomac Crossing in Leesburg, Virginia has walkability of 69 and education in the 88th percentile. Those figures come with a gross yield of 3.1, prices up 2.6% over the past year, and a Red Flag score of 52.

Neighborhood

Potomac Crossing

Leesburg, Virginia US

Potomac Crossing in Leesburg, Virginia has a balanced investment profile, with pricing about 4% below Leesburg and about 20% above Virginia, a gross yield of 3.1, and prices up 2.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score of 52 suggests moderate risk, while walkability of 69 is solid. Education is in the 88th percentile, a strong school-district test-score result.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

1.29 mi²

ZIP Code

20176

County

Loudoun County

State

Virginia

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

$889,011

YoY+2.6%

Gross Rental Yield

3.1%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

52 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

88 / 100

Excellent · better than 88% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Potomac Crossing Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Potomac Crossing, Leesburg.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$889,011	+2.6%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$291/sqft	+2.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,308/mo	+7.1%
Gross Rental Yield	3.1%	—
Liquidity Score	46 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	202	-1.0%

Is Potomac Crossing Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

52 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Heat80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Hurricane60High

Earthquake60High

Tornado60High

Hail60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Flood20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Virginia averaged 17.9 crimes and 2.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-5.7% 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 — 202 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 43 dining & 8 grocery options nearby

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Potomac Crossing's live DistrictScore metrics.

Potomac Crossing Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.9 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-27.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Potomac Crossing centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 47% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Virginia Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20192024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	17.9	2.2	-5.7%
2023	19.1	2.4	-1.5%
2022	19.5	2.4	+16.9%
2021	16.8	2.3	+1.4%
2020	16.6	2.1	-10.0%
2019	18.6	2.1	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Potomac Crossing inherits the Virginia figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Potomac Crossing

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 odor3 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Potomac Crossing: 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 Potomac Crossing

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

69

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

43

Dining

4

Schools

0

Universities

2

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

6

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Potomac Crossing vs Leesburg vs Virginia

How Potomac Crossing benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Potomac Crossing, the median sale price sits about 4% below the median for Leesburg neighborhoods and about 20% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.1%, against 3.5% for Leesburg neighborhoods and 5.1% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.6%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Leesburg neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Potomac Crossing	$291/sqft	3.1%	46
Leesburg	$302/sqft	3.5%	39
Virginia	$242/sqft	5.1%	35

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Virginia 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: ~0.75% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.75%; 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: $0.25 per $100.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

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.

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 & Virginia property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Potomac Crossing Real Estate FAQ

Potomac Crossing in Leesburg, Virginia has a balanced profile. It is about 4% below Leesburg and about 20% above Virginia, with a gross yield of 3.1 and prices up 2.6% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 52, and walkability is 69.

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