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$273,720$224 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

274 POSSUM CT

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
1.5
Baths
1,220 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,250 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$274K
$259K low$289K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,328 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$274,767 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,833
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyPRINCE GEORGE'S
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Walker Mill Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
John H. Bayne Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Central High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20743These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,341 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,848
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,324
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

274 Possum Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743

What homes are worth in Capitol Heights 20743

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$208K$508K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743.

How it measures up in Capitol Heights 20743

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Capitol Heights 20743.

Estimated value$273,720
CheaperTypical $327,496Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size2,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 274 Possum Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitol Heights 20743Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,72017% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22416% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²61% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,250 ft²17% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than198070% of homes54% of homes

About 274 Possum Ct

How much is 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD is $273,720 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $258,865 to $288,575. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD last sell?

274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD last sold on Jul 15, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD?

274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD built?

274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD?

274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD is assigned to Walker Mill Middle School (middle), rated D; John H. Bayne Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Central High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Prince George's County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD compare to other homes in Capitol Heights 20743?

Among the 12,606 homes in Capitol Heights 20743, it is worth more than 17% of them ($273,720 against a typical $327,496), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($224 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (2,250 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1980 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 10% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD?

The 2024 property tax bill for 274 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD was $3,328. The county assessed it at $274,767.

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