Carson Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Carson, CA
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Carson? We purchase multifamily properties around Dominguez, Wilmington, and the rest of Los Angeles County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- 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
Where We Look: Dominguez · Wilmington · Torrance · Gardena — Los Angeles County, CA
Local Demand
Our View On Carson
Carson, CA sits in Los Angeles County near the Port of Los Angeles, home to about 92,871 residents (ACS 2020-2024). Most housing is owner-occupied, with a 26.0% renter share and an older apartment stock built mostly before 1980. Median household income of $108,703 runs above the county figure, while median gross rent of $1,956 sits close to the county median. CSU Dominguez Hills, the Marathon Petroleum refinery spanning Carson and Wilmington, and Dignity Health Sports Park anchor local demand. An owner who wants to sell commercial property in Carson, CA is working a steady, lower-turnover rental market.
CSU Dominguez Hills
14,262 students enrolled as of the university's 2025 fact sheet, drawing renter demand near the Carson campus.Marathon LA Refinery
1,475 employees at the refinery complex spanning Carson and neighboring Wilmington, per the company's sustainability report.Dignity Health Sports Park
Home venue for LA Galaxy MLS and Angel City FC NWSL matches, plus US Soccer and US Cycling events.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Carson
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
Carson Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who Rents in Carson, CA
Carson's renter share was 26.0% of occupied housing in 2020-2024 (ACS 2020-2024, Table B25003). Buildings of five or more units held 11.6% of Carson's 28,178 total housing units (Table B25024). The stock is older: 77.5% of units predate 1980, with a median year built of 1966 (Table B25034).
Rents and Affordability in Carson, CA
Median gross rent in Carson was $1,956 a month in 2020-2024, close to the Los Angeles County median of $1,954 (ACS 2020-2024, Table B25064). Median household income reached $108,703, above the county's $90,112 (Table B19013). HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for ZIP 90745, covering most of Carson, run:
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,080 |
| One-Bedroom | $2,320 |
| Two-Bedroom | $2,860 |
| Three-Bedroom | $3,630 |
| Four-Bedroom | $4,060 |
Nearly half of Carson's renters, 47.9%, paid 30% or more of income toward rent, and 4.6% paid 50% or more (Table B25070).
Property Taxes in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County assesses property under Proposition 13 at a 1% base rate; Carson's tax rate area add-on was not available from an automated county source, so this profile states the verified base and flags that gap. On a $2,000,000 building, the 1% base equals $20,000 a year, a figure anyone who wants to sell commercial real estate in Carson, CA should carry into underwriting. A sale also triggers California's transfer tax: Carson's ordinance sets the city's share at $0.275 per $500 (Carson Municipal Code Section 6201), matched by the county for $1.10 per $1,000; on a $2,000,000 sale that totals $2,200. An owner who plans to sell your apartment building in Carson should budget for both figures.
Landlord Rules in Carson, CA
State law, not a Carson ordinance, sets the main rules here. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for deposits taken on or after July 1, 2024 under Assembly Bill 12, with a two-month allowance for small owners (AB 12 summary). The Tenant Protection Act requires about 30 days' notice for rent increases of 10% or less and about 90 days for larger ones (Tenant Protection Act summary). Carson's council declined on October 6, 2026 to draft a rent stabilization ordinance, so an owner who wants to sell commercial property in Carson, CA works under statewide rules only (council meeting account, AAGLA). That matters to anyone who plans to sell multifamily property in Carson once a hold period ends.
What It Means for an Owner in Carson, CA
An owner weighing whether to sell commercial property in Carson, CA faces a market with low turnover, an older apartment stock, and rents near the county median. Use the $20,000 base property tax and $2,200 transfer tax figures above, check the HUD FY2027 rents for the unit mix, and confirm there is no local rent cap layered on the statewide rules. For a cap rate check, use the cap rate calculator, and Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings through its sell my apartment building page.
Before You Sell
Carson Seller Checklist
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- Carson's council declined on October 6, 2026 to draft a rent stabilization ordinance, leaving the statewide Tenant Protection Act in place.
- Carson's transfer tax ordinance sets the city's share at $0.275 per $500, matching the standard combined county rate, not an extra city levy.
- An investor who wants to sell commercial real estate in Carson, CA should confirm the tax rate area add-on with the county assessor first.
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Taxes & Rules For Carson Property
The California rules that shape any deal in Carson: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Carson Seller FAQ
What does it cost in property tax to sell commercial property in Carson, CA?
Los Angeles County assesses real property under Proposition 13 at a 1% base rate, so a $2,000,000 apartment building carries about $20,000 a year before any voter-approved add-ons specific to the tax rate area, which this profile could not verify from an automated county source.
How much is the transfer tax when an owner decides to sell commercial real estate in Carson, CA?
Carson's documentary transfer tax ordinance sets a combined city-and-county rate of $1.10 per $1,000 of sale price, so a $2,000,000 sale comes to $2,200, payable at the Los Angeles County Recorder when the deed is filed.
Does Carson have its own rent control ordinance?
No. Carson's city council declined on October 6, 2026 to draft a local rent stabilization ordinance, so Carson apartment owners operate under California's statewide Tenant Protection Act rather than a city-specific rent cap or just-cause program.
What security deposit limit applies to Carson rentals?
Under statewide Assembly Bill 12, Carson landlords may collect at most one month's rent as a security deposit for deposits taken on or after July 1, 2024, with a two-month allowance for owners of two or fewer rental properties.
Who is renting in Carson, CA right now?
About 26.0% of Carson's occupied homes are renter households, and 11.6% of its 28,178 housing units sit in buildings of five or more apartments, with most of that stock built before 1980, according to 2020-2024 Census data for someone selling commercial property in Carson, CA to review.
What if my Carson building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Do you work with Carson brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Carson, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Can I sell rental property in Carson 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.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Carson?
An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.
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