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$482,383$326 / 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
Last sold for $311,000 on Oct 28, 2016

5905 LAFAYETTE AVE

RIVERDALE, MD 20737
2 / 1
Baths
1,478 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$482K
$442K low$523K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$311,000 · Oct 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,958 (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.$425,533 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$376,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$524,400

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.Split Foyer
CountyPrince George's
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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 · 384 ft²Shed · 416 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Riverdale Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Hyattsville Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Bladensburg High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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%

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

5905 Lafayette 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.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Riverdale 20737
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Riverdale 20737
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Riverdale 20737
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Riverdale

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
$277K$658K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$482,383
CheaperTypical $405,980Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $329Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,478 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 5905 Lafayette Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdaleRiverdale 20737Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$482,38361% of homes79% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32639% of homes49% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,478 ft²62% of homes75% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac62% of homes75% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than198494% of homes84% of homes58% of homes

About 5905 Lafayette Ave

How much is 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD is $482,383 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $441,749 to $523,017. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD last sell?

5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD last sold on Oct 28, 2016 for $311,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD?

5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,478 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD built?

5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD?

5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD is assigned to Riverdale Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Hyattsville Middle School (middle), rated F; Bladensburg High School (high), 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 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD compare to other homes in Riverdale 20737?

Among the 3,968 homes in Riverdale 20737, it is worth more than 79% of them ($482,383 against a typical $405,980), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($326 against a typical $329), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,478 ft² against a typical 1,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1984 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 65% 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 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5905 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD was $5,958. The county assessed it at $425,533.

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