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$341,035$221 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $37,000 on Nov 6, 1978

SHIELDED

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
2 / 1
Baths
1,540 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$341K
$306K low$376K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,000 · Nov 6, 1978

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,325 (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.$357,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$328,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$386,000

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.0.21
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 · 136 ft²Patio · 152 ft²

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

E
Robert R. Gray Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Fairmont Heights High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
G. James Gholson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20743These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.95%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,341 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,848
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,324
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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%

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How this home compares

Shielded 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 75% of homes in Prince George's County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743

What homes are worth in Capitol Heights 20743

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

This home
$207K$509K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Capitol Heights 20743.

How it measures up in Capitol Heights 20743

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Capitol Heights 20743.

Estimated value$341,035
CheaperTypical $327,182Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$221
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How Shielded ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitol Heights 20743Prince George's County
Estimated valuepricier than$341,03560% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22115% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²84% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac87% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197064% of homes44% of homes

About Shielded

How much is Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD is $341,035 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $305,715 to $376,355. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD last sell?

Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD last sold on Nov 6, 1978 for $37,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD?

Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD built?

Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD?

Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD is assigned to Robert R. Gray Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Fairmont Heights High School (high), rated D; G. James Gholson Middle School (middle), 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 Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD compare to other homes in Capitol Heights 20743?

Among the 12,607 homes in Capitol Heights 20743, it is worth more than 60% of them ($341,035 against a typical $327,182), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($221 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 84% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1970 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Prince George's County, it is worth more than 25% 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 Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for Shielded, Capitol Heights, MD was $3,325. The county assessed it at $357,000.

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