Washington County · Fayetteville
Sell Your Commercial Property In Fayetteville, AR
We are an active buyer of Fayetteville commercial rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Areas We Target: Dickson Street · Mount Sequoyah · Farmington · Johnson — Washington County, AR
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Fayetteville
Fayetteville, home of the University of Arkansas, rents more than it owns: 58.2% of households rent, per ACS 2020-2024. Householders under 25 lead 28.2% of those rentals. Median gross rent is $1,065, or $118 above the Arkansas median, and rental vacancy is 3.9%. Fayetteville also holds 15,789 homes in buildings of five or more units, 34.9% of its housing.
Owners who sell commercial property in Fayetteville, AR face a tax bill that depends on the school district: 57.3 mills in the Fayetteville district against 51.4 in the Greenland district. A sale also resets the assessment the next January 1. This page covers Fayetteville's renters, rents, Washington County taxes and the Arkansas landlord rules a buyer inherits.
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville reports a record 34,175 students for 2025, including 29,262 undergraduates and 4,512 graduate students.Washington Regional Medical Center
Washington Regional opened its North Hills Boulevard campus in Fayetteville in August 2002 with 233 beds and now has 425, plus a 37-bed emergency department.Tyson Foods and regional jobs
Tyson Foods is headquartered in Springdale, not Fayetteville. ACS 2020-2024 shows 17,178 Fayetteville workers, 33.0%, work outside the city.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Fayetteville
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Fayetteville Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Fayetteville
Renters occupy 58.2% of Fayetteville's homes, or 23,862 of 41,025 households, per the ACS 2020-2024 tenure table. Across Arkansas, the renter share is 33.6%. Young households dominate: householders under 25 head 6,722 Fayetteville rentals, or 28.2%, against 12.1% statewide.
Fayetteville has 15,789 homes in buildings of five or more units, 34.9% of its stock, per ACS table B25024. Of those, 11,969 sit in buildings of 10 or more units. The median Fayetteville home was built in 1997, and only 24.6% predate 1980.
Fayetteville rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,065 a month, per the ACS 2020-2024 rent table. That is $118 above the Arkansas median of $947. Of Fayetteville renter households, 45.4% spend 30% or more of income on housing, per ACS table B25070.
Rental vacancy in Fayetteville is 3.9%, per the ACS 2020-2024 housing profile, against 6.4% statewide. HUD places Fayetteville in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA, with these HUD FY2027 fair market rents effective October 1, 2026:
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR (monthly) |
|---|---|
| Studio | $916 |
| One bedroom | $1,056 |
| Two bedroom | $1,256 |
| Three bedroom | $1,739 |
| Four bedroom | $2,099 |
Property taxes in Washington County
A $2,000,000 Fayetteville apartment building in the Fayetteville School District owes about $22,920 a year. Arkansas assesses property at 20% of market value under Ark. Code 26-26-303(c), per the Assessment Coordination Division FAQ, so that building carries a $400,000 assessed value. The 2025 millage report sets 57.3 mills there: 45 school, 6.8 city and 5.5 county.
Fayetteville spans four school districts, so the address changes the bill. The same $400,000 assessment owes $20,960 in the Farmington district at 52.4 mills. It owes $20,840 in the Springdale district at 52.1 and $20,560 in the Greenland district at 51.4. The Division's commercial page classes multifamily housing as commercial and sets the third Monday in August as the last day to schedule an appeal hearing.
Owners who sell commercial property in Fayetteville, AR should expect a reset. The Division FAQ says a purchase removes the Amendment 79 cap and the parcel is assessed at 20% of full value the following January 1. Arkansas adds a transfer tax of $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration, or $6,600 on a $2,000,000 sale.
Landlord rules in Fayetteville
Fayetteville cannot cap rents. Ark. Code 14-54-1409 bars local ordinances that control rent, rental application fees or deposits. The Arkansas Attorney General summarizes the rest:
- Deposits are capped at two months' rent and must be returned within 60 days, for landlords renting six or more dwellings.
- An unlawful detainer case requires three days' written notice to vacate.
- Oral leases need one rental period's notice to end or to raise rent.
Anyone planning to sell commercial real estate in Fayetteville, AR inherits those lease terms and deposit balances at closing. A clean deposit ledger keeps that transfer simple.
What it means for a Fayetteville owner
Fayetteville pairs a 3.9% rental vacancy with a renter base where 56.3% of householders are under 35. Anyone selling commercial property in Fayetteville should expect buyers to price that tenant mix, the school district millage and the post-sale reassessment into an offer.
If you plan to sell your apartment building in Fayetteville, gather a rent roll, twelve months of operating statements and the parcel's assessed value. Run your numbers through our cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings, and you can sell commercial property in Fayetteville, AR without a listing through our seller page.
Good To Know
Pricing Your Building In Fayetteville
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- Fayetteville's four school districts set millage from 51.4 to 57.3, a $2,360 yearly gap on a $2,000,000 building.
- Rental vacancy of 3.9% in Fayetteville sits well below the 6.4% Arkansas rate, per ACS 2020-2024.
- To sell commercial real estate in Fayetteville, AR, plan for the buyer's reassessment at 20% of full value.
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Taxes & Rules For Fayetteville Property
The Arkansas rules that shape any deal in Fayetteville: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Fayetteville Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Fayetteville, AR without listing it?
To sell your apartment building in Fayetteville directly, send the address, unit count, rent roll and twelve months of operating statements. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Fayetteville. Buyers will review the parcel's school district millage, which runs from 51.4 to 57.3 mills, and the 3.9% rental vacancy in Fayetteville.
What are property taxes on a Fayetteville apartment building?
Arkansas assesses property at 20% of market value, so a $2,000,000 building carries a $400,000 assessment. In the Fayetteville School District, 57.3 mills produce about $22,920 a year. In the Greenland district portion of Fayetteville, 51.4 mills produce about $20,560, per the 2025 millage report for 2026 collections.
What happens to taxes when I sell commercial real estate in Fayetteville, AR?
The Assessment Coordination Division FAQ says a purchase removes the Amendment 79 cap under Ark. Code 26-26-1123. The parcel is then assessed at 20% of full value the following January 1. Arkansas also levies a transfer tax of $3.30 per $1,000 of consideration, or $6,600 on a $2,000,000 sale.
Can Fayetteville pass rent control?
No. Ark. Code 14-54-1409 bars cities and counties from ordinances that control rent, rental application fees or rental deposits on private property. The Arkansas Attorney General notes deposits are capped at two months' rent. They must be returned within 60 days by landlords renting six or more dwellings.
What rents can I expect for a Fayetteville apartment?
Median gross rent in Fayetteville is $1,065 a month, per ACS 2020-2024, against $947 across Arkansas. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA is $1,056 for a one bedroom and $1,256 for a two bedroom. Owners who sell multifamily property in Fayetteville often show both figures to buyers.
Do I need to fix up my Fayetteville building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
How does a sale to you work in Washington County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Can I sell rental property in Fayetteville with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Fayetteville?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
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