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$411,953$376 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

5217 56TH AVE

RIVERDALE, MD 20737
1
Baths
1,097 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$412K
$391K low$433K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$331,453
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$265,162
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.20%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$80,500
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Jun 20, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,098 (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.$304,333 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$291,467
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$317,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPrince George's
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Bladensburg High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
William Wirt Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Templeton Elementary School at KenmoorF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20737These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.96%
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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,517
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,095 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,777
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,559
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5217 56th Ave 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Riverdale 20737
  • Older than 73% of homes in Prince George's County

What homes are worth in Riverdale 20737

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

This home
$283K$666K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Riverdale 20737.

How it measures up in Riverdale 20737

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverdale 20737.

Estimated value$411,953
CheaperTypical $407,601Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$376
CheaperTypical $327Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 5217 56th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 20737Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$411,95352% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37672% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,097 ft²36% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac86% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than196170% of homes27% of homes

About 5217 56th Ave

How much is 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD is $411,953 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $390,966 to $432,940. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD last sell?

5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD last sold on Mar 31, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD?

5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,097 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD built?

5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD?

5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD is assigned to Bladensburg High School (high), rated F; William Wirt Middle School (middle), rated D; Templeton Elementary School at Kenmoor (elementary), rated F. All sit in Prince George's County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD compare to other homes in Riverdale 20737?

Among the 3,968 homes in Riverdale 20737, it is worth more than 52% of them ($411,953 against a typical $407,601), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($376 against a typical $327), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,097 ft² against a typical 1,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1961 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 46% 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 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5217 56th Ave, Riverdale, MD was $3,098. The county assessed it at $304,333.

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