How has Southeast Boise, Boise, Idaho performed over the past year?

Southeast Boise, Boise, Idaho was essentially flat over the past year, with price change of 0.1%. The neighborhood also has a 4.1% gross yield, walkability of 71, education in the 69th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 46.

How does Southeast Boise, Boise, Idaho compare to Boise?

Southeast Boise, Boise, Idaho is about 8% below the Boise median on price and has a 4.1% gross yield. It also has walkability of 71, education in the 69th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 46.

Neighborhood

Southeast Boise

Boise, Idaho US

Southeast Boise, Boise, Idaho has a balanced investment profile with moderate yield, near-flat price movement, and a moderate Red Flag score. Prices are about 8% below the city median and 15% above the state median, while gross yield is 4.1% and prices were flat at 0.1% over the past year. Walkability is 71, education is in the 69th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 46.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

8.66 mi²

ZIP Code

83706

County

Ada County

State

Idaho

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

$558,834

YoY+0.1%

Gross Rental Yield

4.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

46 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

69 / 100

Good · better than 69% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Southeast Boise Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Southeast Boise, Boise.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$558,834	+0.1%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$351/sqft	+2.9%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,886/mo	+3.0%
Gross Rental Yield	4.0%	—
Liquidity Score	33 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	106	-4.5%

Is Southeast Boise Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

46 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Wildfire60High

Heat60High

Strong Wind60High

Flood40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Tornado20Low

Hurricanen/an/a

7/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Idaho averaged 9.7 crimes and 2.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-7.3% 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 71/100

Active transaction volume — 106 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 46 dining & 15 grocery options nearby

Insights are generated from Southeast Boise's live DistrictScore metrics.

Southeast Boise Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.3 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+5.5% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Southeast Boise centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 25% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Idaho Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	9.7	2.3	-7.3%
2023	10.6	2.4	-9.5%
2022	11.9	2.5	+0.5%
2021	12.1	2.4	-7.2%
2020	13.5	2.4	-6.3%
2019	14.8	2.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Southeast Boise inherits the Idaho figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Southeast Boise

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 odor4 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Southeast Boise: 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 Southeast Boise

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

71

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

15

Grocery

46

Dining

11

Schools

0

Universities

11

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

37

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Southeast Boise vs Boise vs Idaho

How Southeast Boise benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Southeast Boise, the median sale price sits about 8% below the median for Boise neighborhoods and about 15% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 4.1%, against 3.2% for Boise neighborhoods and 4.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices were broadly flat. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Boise neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Southeast Boise	$351/sqft	4.1%	33
Boise	$382/sqft	3.2%	32
Idaho	$304/sqft	4.2%	34

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Idaho 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: ~0.43% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.695%; 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: none statewide (local tax may apply).

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 & Idaho property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Southeast Boise Real Estate FAQ

Southeast Boise, Boise, Idaho offers a 4.1% gross yield with prices about 8% below the Boise median and 15% above the Idaho median. Price movement was flat at 0.1% over the past year, while walkability is 71, education is in the 69th percentile, and the Red Flag score is 46.

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