San Bernardino County · Fontana
Sell Your Commercial Property In Fontana, CA
We are an active buyer of Fontana 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: North Fontana · Sierra Lakes · Rialto · Bloomington — San Bernardino County, CA
Local Demand
Our View On Fontana
Fontana, in San Bernardino County, has 214,169 residents per ACS 2020-2024. Median household income is $102,821, and the median gross rent is $1,839 a month. Renters hold 33.2% of occupied homes, and rental vacancy is 1.7%. Fontana's housing is young for the region, with a 1989 median year built. Owners looking to sell commercial property in Fontana, CA deal with Proposition 13 reassessment, a $0.55 per $500 county transfer tax and the state rent cap. Kaiser Permanente, Amazon and Walmart's distribution center anchor local jobs.
Kaiser Permanente Fontana
Kaiser Permanente was Fontana's largest employer in 2023 with 9,677 workers, per the city's annual financial report.Amazon fulfillment jobs
Amazon.com Services LLC ranked third among Fontana employers in 2023, with 3,145 workers in city limits.Walmart distribution center
Walmart DC #6060 and its drop yard each listed 1,004 workers in Fontana's 2023 principal employer table.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Fontana
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
Fontana Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Fontana
Renters occupy 33.2% of Fontana's 58,362 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. San Bernardino County's renter share is higher at 37.9%, per the county table.
Buildings with five or more units hold 13.9% of Fontana's 59,522 homes, per ACS units-in-structure data. Only 28.1% of Fontana homes predate 1980, and the median year built is 1989, per ACS year-built data.
Rents and affordability
Fontana's median gross rent is $1,839 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. That is $38 above San Bernardino County's $1,801 median. Under HUD's FY2027 fair market rents, a two-bedroom in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area is $2,103.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,605 |
| One-bedroom | $1,705 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,103 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,771 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,336 |
Source: HUD User. In Fontana, 51.3% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070.
Property taxes in San Bernardino County
California taxes property at 1% of assessed value plus voter-approved bond rates, per Board of Equalization Publication 29. Value resets at a change in ownership, and yearly increases are generally limited to 2%.
A $2,000,000 Fontana purchase carries a 1% base levy of $20,000 a year before bond rates. San Bernardino County's documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500, or $2,200 at that price. Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Fontana, CA should expect buyers to underwrite that reset bill.
Landlord rules in Fontana
Yearly rent increases are capped at 5% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower, under Civil Code 1947.12. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt.
Civil Code 1950.5 limits most security deposits to one month's rent and requires refunds within 21 calendar days of move-out. A nonpayment notice gives tenants three days, excluding weekends and judicial holidays, under Code of Civil Procedure 1161. Clean deposit ledgers help anyone who wants to sell commercial real estate in Fontana, CA.
What it means for an owner
Fontana's rental vacancy rate is 1.7%, per ACS profile table DP04. Kaiser Permanente employed 9,677 people in Fontana in 2023, per the city's annual financial report. Run your income through our cap rate calculator first.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings in North Fontana, Sierra Lakes and nearby Rialto and Bloomington. When you are ready to sell commercial property in Fontana, CA, see how to sell your apartment building in Fontana.
Before You Sell
Pricing Your Building In Fontana
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- Buildings with five or more units hold 13.9% of Fontana homes, versus 13.4% countywide.
- Only 28.1% of Fontana homes predate 1980, versus 43.0% across San Bernardino County.
- To sell commercial real estate in Fontana, CA, budget for $2,200 in county transfer tax on $2,000,000.
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Taxes & Rules For Fontana Property
The California rules that shape any deal in Fontana: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Fontana Seller FAQ
What taxes apply when I sell commercial property in Fontana, CA?
A sale resets the assessed value under Proposition 13, so the buyer's bill restarts at 1% of the price plus voter-approved bond rates. San Bernardino County's documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500, which comes to $2,200 on a $2,000,000 Fontana sale.
How fast can I sell commercial real estate in Fontana, CA?
Timing depends mostly on how the buyer pays. A cash buyer skips loan approval and the lender appraisal, so closing can move faster than a listed sale. Current leases, deposit ledgers and twelve months of operating statements for a Fontana building shorten buyer review.
Does the state rent cap apply to Fontana apartments?
Civil Code 1947.12 caps yearly increases at 5% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. Housing with a certificate of occupancy from the previous 15 years is exempt. The median Fontana home was built in 1989, per ACS 2020-2024.
What do apartments rent for in Fontana?
Fontana's median gross rent is $1,839 a month in ACS 2020-2024 data, slightly above San Bernardino County's $1,801. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area is $2,103. Rental vacancy in Fontana is 1.7%.
What drives rental demand when selling commercial property in Fontana?
Kaiser Permanente employed 9,677 people in Fontana in 2023, and Amazon employed 3,145, per the city's annual financial report. In Fontana, 51.3% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on rent. Owners can sell multifamily property in Fontana to buyers who price that demand.
Do I need to fix up my Fontana building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
Can I sell my Fontana apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Who buys occupied rental property in Fontana?
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.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Fontana?
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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