526 Drum Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Property Records

Prince George's County property record for 526 Drum Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,622 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.267 acres (11,646 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$310,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,447 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-2097079`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-2097079`
Alternative APN	`2097079`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,622 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,622 sqft
Basement Area	119 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,646 sqft (0.267 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	760 sqft
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	119 sqft
Deck Area	168 sqft
Patio Area	126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2097079
Street Address	526 DRUM AVE
City	CAPITOL HEIGHTS
State	MD
Zip	20743-2823
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RSF65
Legal Description	LOTS 24 25 26 27
Legal Subdivision	OTWAY B ZANTZINGERS SUB
Legal Block	41
Legal Lot Number	24-27 25
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Township / Civil Division	18, SEAT PLEASANT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	802700

Owner

526 Drum Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.

Source: Prince George's County records, as of October 20, 2023

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	526 DRUM AVE, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC
Jan 10, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS
Oct 18, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE ONE SOLUTIONS
Jan 24, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer EASTERN TITLE AND SETTLEMENT, EASTERN TITLE & SETTLEMENT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0043012513
Deed Book / Page	43012 / 513
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Property Address	526 DRUM AVE, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 3, 2021
Title Company	NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENTS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0451730582
Date	Mar 23, 2021
Book Page	45173/582

Lender

Name	EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2020
Property Address	526 DRUM AVE, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823
Document Number	0430120513
Book / Page	043012 / 000513
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2020
Title Company	SAGE TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$310.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	526 DRUM AVE CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD 207432823, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823

Mortgage

Document Number	430120520
Date	Jan 10, 2020
Book Page	043012/000520

Lender

Name	EMBRACE HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 9, 2050

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2017
Property Address	526 DRUM AVE, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823
Document Number	0401280409
Book / Page	040128 / 000409
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 23, 2017
Title Company	TITLE ONE AND ESCROW INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$289.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	526 DRUM AVE CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD 207432823, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823

Mortgage

Document Number	401280421
Date	Oct 18, 2017
Book Page	040128/000421

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE ONE SOLUTIONS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	VIENNA, VA 22182

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 17, 2047

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2017
Property Address	526 DRUM AVE, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823
Document Number	0389910561
Book / Page	038991 / 000561
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2016
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 19, 2017
Title Company	EASTERN TITLE AND SETTLEMENT, EASTERN TITLE & SETTLEMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$130.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	526 DRUM AVE CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD 207432823, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-2823

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Prince George's County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's County
Municipality	Capitol Heights Town
Unified School District	Prince George's County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2023	$4,447.00	$322,600 Land $61,500 Building $261,100	$322,600 Land $61,500 Building $261,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 526 Drum Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 526 Drum Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION serves 1,900,000 people · EPA ID MD0150005
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 924 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.

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