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$405,685$365 / 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 93How 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

5537 RUXTON DR

LANHAM, MD 20706
2
Baths
1,112 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$406K
$377K low$435K 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.$198,360
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$158,688
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.51%
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.$157,325
WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CO · P · recorded Oct 7, 2004
2nd 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.$50,000
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,045 (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.$323,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$298,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,600

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.0.23
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

E
James McHenry Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Thomas Johnson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Duval High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20706These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,613
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,262 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,743
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,516
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

5537 Ruxton Dr 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 67% of homes in Lanham 20706
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Lanham 20706

What homes are worth in Lanham 20706

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

This home
$288K$778K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Lanham 20706.

How it measures up in Lanham 20706

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lanham 20706.

Estimated value$405,685
CheaperTypical $439,113Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$365
CheaperTypical $290Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 5537 Ruxton Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLanham 20706Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$405,68533% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36579% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,112 ft²22% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac65% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than196746% of homes40% of homes

About 5537 Ruxton Dr

How much is 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD is $405,685 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $376,793 to $434,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD last sell?

5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD last sold on Oct 7, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD?

5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,112 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD built?

5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD?

5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD is assigned to James McHenry Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Thomas Johnson Middle School (middle), rated D-; Duval 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 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD compare to other homes in Lanham 20706?

Among the 11,344 homes in Lanham 20706, it is worth more than 33% of them ($405,685 against a typical $439,113), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($365 against a typical $290), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,112 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1967 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 44% 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 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5537 Ruxton Dr, Lanham, MD was $3,045. The county assessed it at $323,000.

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