How has Springfield, Dunwoody, Georgia performed over the past year?

Springfield, Dunwoody, Georgia is down 0.3% over the past year. Pricing is in line with Dunwoody and about 47% above Georgia, while the gross yield is 3.0. The Red Flag score of 52 and walkability of 39 frame the broader market profile.

How does Springfield compare with Dunwoody and Georgia?

Springfield, Dunwoody, Georgia is priced in line with Dunwoody and about 47% above Georgia. It also has a 3.0 gross yield and a slight 0.3% decline over the past year. The Red Flag score is 52, which suggests moderate overall risk.

What should buyers know about walkability and schools in Springfield, Dunwoody, Georgia?

Springfield, Dunwoody, Georgia has walkability of 39 and education in the 13th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a 3.0 gross yield, prices in line with Dunwoody and about 47% above Georgia, and a Red Flag score of 52.

Neighborhood

Springfield

Dunwoody, Georgia US

Springfield, Dunwoody, Georgia has an investment profile defined by a 3.0 gross yield, pricing in line with Dunwoody and about 47% above Georgia, with values down 0.3% over the past year. It combines a walkability of 39 with education in the 13th percentile, while the Red Flag score of 52 points to moderate overall risk. The Red Flag score and weak yield are constraints, while the price trend is relatively stable.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.92 mi²

ZIP Code

30338

County

DeKalb County

State

Georgia

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

Verified Price · Median Sale

$714,788

YoY-0.3%

Gross Rental Yield

3.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

52 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

13 / 100

Limited · better than 13% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Springfield Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Springfield, Dunwoody.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$714,788	-0.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$258/sqft	-2.0%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,759/mo	+3.7%
Gross Rental Yield	3.0%	—
Liquidity Score	33 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	102	-5.6%

Is Springfield Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Georgia 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.

Hail80Very High

Hurricane60High

Earthquake60High

Tornado60High

Strong Wind60High

Flood40Moderate

Wildfire40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Georgia averaged 20.0 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.9% 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 — 102 homes sold last period

Hail risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Springfield's live DistrictScore metrics.

Springfield Environment & Safety

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

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-14.9% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Springfield centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 18% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Georgia Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	20.0	3.3	-9.9%
2023	22.4	3.7	+9.4%
2022	20.8	3.7	+7.8%
2021	19.5	3.5	-18.4%
2020	24.1	4.0	-21.7%
2019	31.0	3.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Springfield inherits the Georgia figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Springfield

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

Walkability & Amenities in Springfield

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

39

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

15

Dining

1

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Springfield vs Dunwoody vs Georgia

How Springfield benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Springfield, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Dunwoody neighborhoods and about 47% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.0%, against 3.0% for Dunwoody neighborhoods and 6.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices were broadly flat. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Dunwoody neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Springfield	$258/sqft	3.0%	33
Dunwoody	$258/sqft	3.0%	33
Georgia	$176/sqft	6.0%	40

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Georgia 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: ~0.77% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.39%; 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: $1 per $1,000.

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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Springfield Real Estate FAQ

Springfield, Dunwoody, Georgia shows a 3.0 gross yield and prices in line with Dunwoody, while sitting about 47% above Georgia. Values are down 0.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 52, so the profile is more constrained on income and price positioning.

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