This is a series about filing an appeal for your property tax assessment. The information is generally good for all of Prince George's County, but the data available is specific for Cheverly (below).
Here is the data to find your comparable sales. Part 1 of this series will give you an idea of how to use this data, but if you are confused or want further advice, call the Department of Assessments. They are very helpful and really want your assessment to be right!
Prince George's County Department of Assessments and Taxation Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation 14735 Main Street, Courthouse Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-952-2500 (phone) 301-952-2955 (fax)
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1143/Assessments
To find out if you are protected by the Homestead Tax Credit, go to http://sdat.dat.maryland.gov/RealProperty/Pages/default.aspx and scroll to the bottom. You do not qualify if the house is not your principle residence. If you want to see if the credit was applied on your current bill, go to http://taxinquiry.princegeorgescountymd.gov/
Link to sample letter to appeal your assessment
The Excel spreadsheet with all MLS sales in 2020, sorted by sold price:
NOTE - these are all the same spreadsheet, just sorted differently. If you're comfortable sorting Excel spreadsheets, just download it once.
2021 Cheverly Assessment appeal Microsoft Excel - excludes distressed sales like foreclosures and short sales.
Detail of each sale - Same info, sorted by:
Living area square feet (does not include basement): 2021 Cheverly Assessment appeal SF sort
Number of bedrooms: 2021 Cheverly Assessment appeal sorted by number of bedrooms
Other articles in this series: