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Capitol Heights, MD Housing Market

Balanced market-3.7% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Capitol Heights, MD is worth $324,775, fell 3.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $332,450, -16.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.3 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 73 days, Capitol Heights is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $324,775 home is about $1,734/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Capitol Heights, MD

Typical home value

$324,775

-3.7% in 12 months

Zillow, August 2026

Typical asking rent

$1,984/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Zillow, August 2026

Median sale price

$332,450

-16.9% year over year

Redfin, through May 2026

Days on market

73

Slow-moving

Redfin, through May 2026

Active listings

13

3.3 months of supply

Redfin, through May 2026

30-yr fixed rate

7.03%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026

Median household income

$91,938

Home costs 3.5x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Selling below asking

Redfin, through May 2026

Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.

Is Capitol Heights a buyer's or seller's market?

Balanced market3.3 months of supply73 days on market98.3% of asking

Capitol Heights, MD is a balanced market, based on 3.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 73 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Capitol Heights housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Capitol Heights, MD. Redfin, through May 2026

Housing market statistics for Capitol Heights, MD, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$332,450
Median list price$375,000
Year-over-year price change-16.9%
Median price per sq ft$230/sq ft
Median days on market73 days
Active inventory13 listings
Months of supply3.3 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.3%
Homes sold (that month)4
New listings (that month)5
Listings with a price cut38.5%
Market conditionBalanced market

How to read these numbers

Median sale price
Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Capitol Heights is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Capitol Heights is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
Months of supply
How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
Days on market
Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
Sale-to-list ratio
Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
Price per square foot
The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
Listings with a price cut
Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.

How have Capitol Heights home prices moved?

Over the last three years the median sale price in Capitol Heights, MD rose 8.6%, from $306,000 to $332,450. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 38.5% of Capitol Heights listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.3 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.3%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

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What does it cost to buy a home in Capitol Heights?

Priced off the typical home value of $324,775 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Capitol Heights, MD
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$64,955$259,820$1,734/mo
5%$16,239$308,537$2,059/mo

Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate

What income do you need?

Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,734, that implies roughly $74,307 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Capitol Heights earns $91,938, about $17,631 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.5x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.

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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Capitol Heights?

Typical asking rent in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,984/mo, against a typical home value of $324,775. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 13.6x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,734 a month — $250 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.

Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent

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Is inventory rising or falling in Capitol Heights?

Active listings in Capitol Heights, MD went from 19 in May 2025 to 13 in May 2026, a -31.6% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.

Active listings by month in Capitol Heights, MD
MonthActive listingsNew listings
June 2025198
July 2025184
August 2025132
September 2025199
October 2025185
November 2025156
December 20252110
January 2026185
February 2026145
March 20261911
April 2026123
May 2026135

Redfin, through May 2026

How does Capitol Heights compare to Maryland and the U.S.?

Capitol Heights homes sell for $332,450 — 30% below the Maryland median of $477,300. Against the national median of $410,700, Capitol Heights runs 19% lower. Year-over-year, Capitol Heights moved -16.9% against Maryland's +5.5% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.

Capitol Heights, MD compared with Maryland and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Capitol Heights, MD$332,450-16.9%73 days
Maryland statewide$477,300+5.5%34 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Capitol Heights

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 3.3. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The share of listings cutting price, currently 38.5%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $325 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
  • Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $324,775 home more than a 5% price change does.
  • Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.

What sellers should know

  • The median Capitol Heights listing goes under contract in 73 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
  • Homes here close at 98.3% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • In the last published month Capitol Heights added 5 new listings against 4 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
  • Your equity moved -3.7% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
  • Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Capitol Heights varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Capitol Heights

There are currently 13 homes listed for sale in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The median listing price is $375K. Featured listings range from $270,000 to $585,000.

4 bedroom house for sale at 629 Larchmont Ave Capitol Heights - $270,000
$270,000

629 Larchmont Ave

Capitol Heights, MD

4 bd2 ba1,092 sqft$247/ft²
House6,098 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 5815 Falkland Pl Capitol Heights - $279,000
$279,000

5815 Falkland Pl

Capitol Heights, MD

3 bd2 ba1,160 sqft$241/ft²
Townhouse1,307 sqft lot
View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 410 70th St Capitol Heights - $335,000
$335,000

410 70th St

Capitol Heights, MD

4 bd3 ba1,215 sqft$276/ft²
House5,000 sqft lot
View photos & details
3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2007 Saint Bernadines Way Capitol Heights - $360,000
$360,000

2007 Saint Bernadines Way

Capitol Heights, MD

3 bd3 ba1,176 sqft$306/ft²
Townhouse1,585 sqft lot
View photos & details
3 bedroom house for sale at 6106 Central Ave Capitol Heights - $375,000
$375,000

6106 Central Ave

Capitol Heights, MD

3 bd3 ba2,160 sqft$174/ft²
House4,250 sqft lot
View photos & details
4 bedroom house for sale at 120 W Mill Ave Capitol Heights - $389,900
$389,900

120 W Mill Ave

Capitol Heights, MD

4 bd2 ba1,134 sqft$344/ft²
House7,078 sqft lot
View photos & details
5 bedroom house for sale at 4309 Byers St Capitol Heights - $410,000
$410,000

4309 Byers St

Capitol Heights, MD

5 bd2 ba1,275 sqft$322/ft²
House4,000 sqft lot
View photos & details
5 bedroom house for sale at 516 68th St Capitol Heights - $420,000
$420,000

516 68th St

Capitol Heights, MD

5 bd3 ba1,392 sqft$302/ft²
House5,250 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 528 Victorianna Dr Capitol Heights - $437,777
$437,777

528 Victorianna Dr

Capitol Heights, MD

3 bd4 ba1,536 sqft$285/ft²
Townhouse2,250 sqft lot
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2 bedroom house for sale at 7703 Ashdale Rd Capitol Heights - $444,980
$444,980

7703 Ashdale Rd

Capitol Heights, MD

2 bd3 ba1,100 sqft$405/ft²
House14,104 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 16 Daimler Dr Unit 62 Capitol Heights - $468,000
$468,000

16 Daimler Dr Unit 62

Capitol Heights, MD

3 bd3 ba2,486 sqft$188/ft²
Townhouse
View photos & details
5 bedroom house for sale at 6408 L St Capitol Heights - $585,000
$585,000

6408 L St

Capitol Heights, MD

5 bd4 ba2,963 sqft$197/ft²
House
View photos & details

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Active listings

13

Homes on market

Median list price

$375K

Avg. days on market

73

Days until sale

New this week

5

Newly listed

Price drops:38.5%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.3%

How much do homes cost in Capitol Heights by property type?

How the Capitol Heights, MD market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Capitol Heights, MD
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Single-family$350,000$217/sq ft3122 days
Townhouse$285,000$244/sq ft19 days

Who lives in Capitol Heights?

American Community Survey estimates for Capitol Heights. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

4,014

Households

1,256

Median income

$91,938/yr

Median age

33.9 years

Owner-occupied

70.4%

Median home value

$294,700

Median gross rent

$1,379/mo

Mean commute

36.8 min

70.4% of occupied homes in Capitol Heights are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $294,700 against Zillow's $324,775 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,379/mo, below Zillow's $1,984/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.

Which public schools serve Capitol Heights?

7 schools tracked · 3,684 students

The largest public schools serving Capitol Heights, MD by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Walker Mill Middle

Grades 6-8 · 1,049 students

Public

Central High

Grades 9-12 · 803 students

Public

William W. Hall Academy

Grades PK-8 · 515 students

Public

Carmody Hills Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 396 students

Public

H Winship Wheatley E C C

Grades PK · 310 students

Special ed

John H. Bayne Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 310 students

Public

Capitol Heights Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 301 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

Which cities are near Capitol Heights, MD?

Ordered by distance from Capitol Heights, not by size. Compare Capitol Heights side by side with any of them.

Capitol Heights housing market FAQ

Is Capitol Heights a buyer's or seller's market?

Capitol Heights, MD is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 3.3 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 73 days, and sellers getting 98.3% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Capitol Heights?

The typical home in Capitol Heights, MD is worth $324,775 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $332,450, about $230 per square foot.

Is Capitol Heights cheaper than the rest of Maryland?

Capitol Heights's median sale price of $332,450 is 30% lower than the Maryland statewide median of $477,300, and 19% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Capitol Heights?

Homes in Capitol Heights, MD spent a median of 73 days on market before going under contract, versus 34 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Capitol Heights?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $324,775 home is about $1,734 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $74,307 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $91,938.

Are home prices rising in Capitol Heights?

The typical home value in Capitol Heights, MD fell 3.7% over the last 12 months, from $337,379 to $324,775 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Capitol Heights?

Capitol Heights ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.

Is now a good time to buy in Capitol Heights?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Capitol Heights, MD is a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 13.6x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

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