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Prince Georges County · Cottage City, MDCottage City, MD property taxes. Prices stalled. Check the notice.
The typical home in Cottage City was worth about $360,000 in January 2026, 2.1% less than a year earlier. A notice that went up anyway deserves a second look.
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What Cottage City home values did
Cottage City values fell 2.1% in the year to January 2026, and sat 2.1% under the January 2025 high. That's weaker than Prince Georges County as a whole (-0.3%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $325,000 | +9.9% |
| January 2022 | $345,000 | +6.2% |
| January 2023 | $349,000 | +1.3% |
| January 2024 | $355,000 | +1.7% |
| January 2025 | $367,000 | +3.4% |
| January 2026 | $360,000 | -2.1% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $356,000 | -0.9% since January |
Peak since 2021: $367,000 in January 2025. January 2026 was 2.1% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Cottage City home lost 2.1% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) office should be able to explain it.
How Cottage City compares nearby
Among 10 Prince Georges County places, Cottage City has the 2nd largest drop from its peak and the 9th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 22nd of 343 Maryland places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel | $476,000 | +0.5% | -0.1% |
| Bowie | $523,000 | +0.2% | -0.1% |
| Fort Washington | $451,000 | -0.2% | -0.5% |
| District Heights | $346,000 | -1.0% | -1.0% |
| Lanham Seabrook | $441,000 | -0.7% | -0.7% |
| Hyattsville | $407,000 | -2.4% | -2.5% |
| Clinton | $441,000 | +0.1% | At peak |
| College Park | $439,000 | -0.1% | -0.6% |
| Chillum | $402,000 | -0.8% | -1.1% |
| Cottage City | $360,000 | -2.1% | -2.1% |
Deadline and where to file
Cottage City values are set by the local State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) office. Appeal within 45 days of the date on your Notice of Assessment. The 45 day count starts the day after the notice date, and appeals postmarked by day 45 count. In the two years between regular reassessments you can file a petition for review instead, due by the first working day after January 1. If you buy a home, you can also appeal within 60 days of the transfer.
Reading this in fall 2026? Maryland reassesses one third of properties each year. Group 2 was reassessed for 2026 and notices went out December 30, 2025, so that window has closed. Group 3 is reassessed effective January 1, 2027, with notices expected around the end of 2026, and then you have 45 days from your notice date. Group 1 follows in 2028. Check your account on the SDAT property search to see your group and notice date.
The Prince Georges County guide covers the full Maryland appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Cottage City case
The numbers above describe the typical Cottage City home, not yours. Cottage City is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Ask for a reinspection if your property details look wrong.
Get your Cottage City appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Maryland appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Maryland forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: SDAT Assessment Appeal Process, SDAT Property Owner's Bill of Rights, SDAT Homestead Tax Credit Program, SDAT 2026 reassessment press release, Dec 30, 2025. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.