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$339,018$243 / 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 98How 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
Last sold for $253,500 on Nov 27, 2006

5705 NICHOLSON ST

RIVERDALE, MD 20737
1
Baths
1,394 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.
3,565 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$339K
$331K low$347K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$253,500 · Nov 27, 2006
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.$85,518
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$68,414
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.72%
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.$202,800
INTERVALE MORTGAGE CORP · P · recorded Nov 27, 2006
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.$50,700
INTERVALE MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,729 (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.$272,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$257,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$302,600

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.0.08
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.Patio · 80 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.

M
William Wirt Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Bladensburg High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

5705 Nicholson St 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 Riverdale 20737
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Riverdale 20737
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Riverdale 20737
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Riverdale 20737
  • Older than 87% 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$674K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$339,018
CheaperTypical $406,402Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $328Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,394 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size3,565 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 5705 Nicholson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 20737Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$339,01819% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24310% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,394 ft²67% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,565 ft²9% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than195149% of homes13% of homes

About 5705 Nicholson St

How much is 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD is $339,018 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $331,022 to $347,014. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD last sell?

5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD last sold on Nov 27, 2006 for $253,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD?

5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,394 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD built?

5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD?

5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD is assigned to William Wirt Middle School (middle), rated D; Bladensburg High School (high), rated F; 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 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD compare to other homes in Riverdale 20737?

Among the 3,968 homes in Riverdale 20737, it is worth more than 19% of them ($339,018 against a typical $406,402), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($243 against a typical $328), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,394 ft² against a typical 1,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,565 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1951 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 23% 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 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5705 Nicholson St, Riverdale, MD was $2,729. The county assessed it at $272,400.

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