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$319,585$262 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $174,000 on Jul 15, 2016

286 POSSUM CT

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
4 / 2
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

$320K
$305K low$334K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$174,000 · Jul 15, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,144 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$303,967 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$293,333
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$314,600

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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 108 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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

286 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 81% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743
  • Newer than 71% 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.

This home
$205K$518K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$319,585
CheaperTypical $327,248Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$262
CheaperTypical $279Pricier

Pricier than 36% 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 16% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 286 Possum Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitol Heights 20743Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$319,58544% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26236% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²61% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,250 ft²16% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than198071% of homes54% of homes

About 286 Possum Ct

How much is 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD is $319,585 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $305,288 to $333,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD last sell?

286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD last sold on Jul 15, 2016 for $174,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD?

286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD has 4 bathrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD built?

286 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 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD?

286 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 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD compare to other homes in Capitol Heights 20743?

Among the 12,607 homes in Capitol Heights 20743, it is worth more than 44% of them ($319,585 against a typical $327,248), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($262 against a typical $279), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (2,250 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1980 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 19% 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 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 286 Possum Ct, Capitol Heights, MD was $3,144. The county assessed it at $303,967.

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