Buying In Clovis, CA
Sell Your Commercial Property In Clovis, CA
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Clovis and across Fresno County — listed or off-market, stabilized or value-add. Get clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours.
- 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: Old Town Clovis · Tarpey Village · Loma Vista · Fresno — Fresno County, CA
Why Clovis
Why We Buy Multifamily In Clovis
Clovis, California anchors the northeastern edge of the Fresno metro area, with 124,725 residents and a median household income of $99,241 under the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Only 34.6% of its 42,071 occupied homes are rented, and just 11.8% of its housing sits in buildings of five or more units, leaving multifamily supply tighter than in neighboring Fresno. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Clovis, CA are working with newer apartment stock, a median year built of 1996, and renters whose incomes outpace much of the San Joaquin Valley.
Clovis Unified School District
Clovis Unified enrolls 44,091 students in the 2025-26 school year, per the California Department of Education, driving local renter demand.Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis Community Medical Center's expansion added 144 private beds, reaching 352 all-private beds, per Community Medical Centers' own announcement.Fresno State nearby
California State University, Fresno sits in neighboring Fresno, not Clovis, enrolling nearly 25,000 students who widen the region's renter pool.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Clovis
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
Clovis Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Clovis
Clovis renters make up 34.6% of the city's 42,071 occupied homes, well below the Fresno County average, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Only 11.8% of Clovis housing sits in buildings of five or more units, and the city's median home was built in 1996, making Clovis one of the newer apartment markets in the San Joaquin Valley.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Clovis runs $1,792 a month against a median household income of $99,241, per the same 2020-2024 ACS figures. Even with that income cushion, 51.2% of Clovis renter households pay 30% or more of income on rent and 28.4% pay half or more, a gap that matters to anyone who wants to sell commercial property in Clovis, CA. Under HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, effective October 1, 2026, a two-bedroom benchmarks at $1,685.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,354 |
| One-bedroom | $1,363 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,685 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,333 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,671 |
Property taxes in Fresno County
Fresno County taxes a Clovis apartment building at 1% of assessed value under Proposition 13, plus any voter-approved bonded debt, per the Board of Equalization. On a $2,000,000 Clovis building, that base runs $20,000 a year, and a sale resets the assessed value to the purchase price. Fresno County also charges a documentary transfer tax of $0.55 per $500 of value, or $2,200 on that same $2,000,000 sale, under Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11911. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Clovis, CA pay this county rate at closing; Clovis's own municipal code adds no separate city transfer tax on top of it.
Landlord rules
California's Tenant Protection Act caps most Clovis rent increases at 5% plus regional CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, and requires just cause to end a tenancy after 12 months. Costa-Hawkins bars local rent control on units with a certificate of occupancy issued after February 1, 1995, under Civil Code Section 1954.52, and Clovis has not layered on its own rent-control or just-cause ordinance. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent under Civil Code Section 1950.5 and must be returned within 21 days, and nonpayment requires a three-day notice under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161.
What it means for an owner
If you plan to sell your apartment building in Clovis, price against a tight rent-to-income ratio, a Prop 13 reset at sale, and a $2,200 Fresno County transfer tax on a $2,000,000 deal. Owners ready to sell commercial property in Clovis, CA can run the numbers through our cap rate calculator and see how Skyline Capital Investments evaluates a sale on our seller page.
Local Knowledge
What Shapes A Clovis Offer
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- Clovis has not adopted its own rent control or just-cause eviction ordinance beyond the statewide Tenant Protection Act.
- Those who sell multifamily property in Clovis get newer apartment stock with higher per-unit values than Fresno buildings.
- Investors who sell commercial real estate in Clovis, CA benefit from incomes above the Fresno County average.
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Taxes & Rules For Clovis Property
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Clovis Seller FAQ
What's the best way to sell commercial property in Clovis, CA?
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly, skipping broker marketing. We review rent rolls, the Prop 13 assessed value, and any deferred maintenance, then make a cash offer so Clovis owners can close in weeks rather than months on market.
Who can help me sell commercial real estate in Clovis, CA quickly?
A direct buyer like Skyline Capital Investments can close faster than a listed sale, since there is no financing contingency or marketing period. We underwrite Clovis buildings on in-place income, the HUD FY2027 rent benchmarks, and the county's $0.55-per-$500 transfer tax.
Does selling commercial property in Clovis trigger a property tax increase?
Yes. Fresno County resets the assessed value to the sale price under Proposition 13, so the buyer's tax bill reflects the new purchase price rather than the seller's older assessment, typically raising the annual bill toward 1% of that new value.
How does Clovis's apartment stock differ from Fresno's?
Clovis housing has a median year built of 1996, versus 1980 in Fresno, and only 11.8% of Clovis homes sit in 5+ unit buildings, a smaller share than countywide, so Clovis buildings trade as a newer, smaller segment of the market.
What rent increase limits apply to Clovis apartments?
California's Tenant Protection Act caps most increases at 5% plus regional CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, and requires just cause to end a tenancy after 12 months. Costa-Hawkins keeps most post-1995 Clovis units outside any future local rent control.
What if my Clovis 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.
How does a sale to you work in Fresno 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.
Who buys occupied rental property in Clovis?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Clovis?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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