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$428,452$343 / 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 92How 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

5538 ROCKFISH WAY

CLINTON, MD 20735
4 / 1
Baths
1,248 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.
1,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$428K
$393K low$464K 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.$254,452
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$203,562
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.43%
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.$174,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Feb 21, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,986 (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.$300,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,433
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$300,300

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.0.03
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.Heat Pump
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 · 100 ft²

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 Ryder Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Surrattsville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20735These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,035
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,505 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,969
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,097
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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%

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

5538 Rockfish Way 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 85% of homes in Clinton 20735
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Clinton 20735
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Clinton 20735
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Clinton 20735

What homes are worth in Clinton 20735

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

This home
$300K$801K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Clinton 20735.

How it measures up in Clinton 20735

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clinton 20735.

Estimated value$428,452
CheaperTypical $431,401Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 5538 Rockfish Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClinton 20735Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$428,45248% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34385% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²29% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,500 ft²4% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than200082% of homes81% of homes

About 5538 Rockfish Way

How much is 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD is $428,452 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $392,604 to $464,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD?

5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD has 4 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD built?

5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD?

5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD is assigned to James Ryder Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Stephen Decatur Middle School (middle), rated C; Surrattsville 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 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD compare to other homes in Clinton 20735?

Among the 13,422 homes in Clinton 20735, it is worth more than 48% of them ($428,452 against a typical $431,401), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($343 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2000 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 51% 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 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5538 Rockfish Way, Clinton, MD was $2,986. The county assessed it at $300,300.

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