Orange County · Huntington Beach
Sell Your Commercial Property In Huntington Beach, CA
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Huntington Beach? We purchase multifamily properties around Downtown Huntington Beach, Huntington Harbour, and the rest of Orange 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
Neighborhoods & Nearby Towns: Downtown Huntington Beach · Huntington Harbour · Seacliff · Fountain Valley — Orange County, CA
Why Huntington Beach
Why We Buy Multifamily In Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, in Orange County, has 195,240 residents per ACS 2020-2024. Median household income is $120,919, and the median gross rent of $2,510 sits $76 above the Orange County median. Renters hold 44.6% of occupied homes, and rental vacancy is 2.8%. Owners looking to sell commercial property in Huntington Beach, CA face Proposition 13 reassessment, a 1.10101% rate in tax rate area 04-001 and the state rent cap. Boeing, beachfront hotels and Huntington Beach Hospital rank among the largest private employers.
The Boeing Company
Boeing employed 3,112 people in Huntington Beach in 2024, the top private employer in the city's annual financial report.Beachfront hotels
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach employed 641 and Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort 450 in 2024, per the city's employer table.Huntington Beach Hospital
Huntington Beach Hospital employed 527 people in 2024, ranking fourth among private employers in the city's annual report.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Huntington Beach
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
Huntington Beach Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Huntington Beach
Renters occupy 44.6% of Huntington Beach's 78,307 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Orange County's renter share is 43.6%, per the county tenure table.
Buildings with five or more units hold 23.7% of Huntington Beach homes, per ACS units-in-structure data. Homes built before 1980 make up 69.2% of the stock, per ACS year-built data.
Rents and affordability in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach's median gross rent is $2,510 a month in ACS 2020-2024, per table B25064. That is $76 above Orange County and $474 above California.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,580 |
| One-bedroom | $2,610 |
| Two-bedroom | $3,057 |
| Three-bedroom | $4,153 |
| Four-bedroom | $4,964 |
Source: HUD User fair market rents. In Huntington Beach, 50.7% of renter households pay 30% or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070.
Property taxes in Orange County
Huntington Beach tax rate area 04-001 carries a 1.10101% rate for 2026-27, per the Orange County tax rate book. That is the 1% basic levy plus voter-approved debt, including a 0.015% city employee retirement override.
On a $2,000,000 purchase, that rate equals $22,020.20 a year: $20,000 base plus $2,020.20 in bonds and overrides. Board of Equalization Publication 29 says a change in ownership resets value to market. Owners who sell commercial property in Huntington Beach, CA also pay Orange County's $0.55 per $500 transfer tax, or $2,200 at that price.
Landlord rules in Huntington Beach
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 from the previous 15 years is exempt.
Civil Code 1950.5 limits security deposits to one month's rent, with a two-month limit for qualifying small landlords. Refunds are due within 21 calendar days of move-out. Anyone planning to sell commercial real estate in Huntington Beach, CA should keep deposit records ready for buyer review.
What it means for an owner
Huntington Beach pairs a 2.8% rental vacancy rate with rents above the Orange County median. If you plan to sell commercial property in Huntington Beach, CA, 1970s-era stock and a 1.10101% tax rate shape buyer pricing. Test your numbers with our cap rate calculator.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings in Downtown Huntington Beach, Huntington Harbour, Seacliff and neighboring Fountain Valley. Owners ready to sell commercial real estate in Huntington Beach, CA can read how to sell your apartment building in Huntington Beach.
Good To Know
Huntington Beach Seller Checklist
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- Buildings with five or more units hold 23.7% of Huntington Beach homes, versus 26.1% countywide.
- In Huntington Beach, 69.2% of homes predate 1980, and the median year built is 1974.
- To sell multifamily property in Huntington Beach, budget $2,200 in county transfer tax on $2,000,000.
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Taxes & Rules For Huntington Beach Property
The California rules that shape any deal in Huntington Beach: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Huntington Beach Seller FAQ
What taxes apply when I sell commercial property in Huntington Beach, CA?
A sale triggers reassessment under Proposition 13, so the buyer's bill restarts at market value. Huntington Beach tax rate area 04-001 carries 1.10101% for 2026-27, or $22,020.20 on $2,000,000. Orange County's transfer tax is $0.55 per $500, or $2,200.
How fast can I sell commercial real estate in Huntington Beach, CA?
Speed depends mostly on the buyer's financing. A cash buyer skips loan approval and appraisal, so closing can move faster than a listed sale. Current leases, deposit records and twelve months of operating statements shorten buyer review in Huntington Beach.
Does the state rent cap cover older Huntington Beach apartments?
Civil Code 1947.12 limits yearly increases to 5% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. Housing with a certificate of occupancy from the previous 15 years is exempt. The median Huntington Beach home was built in 1974, per ACS 2020-2024.
What do apartments rent for in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach's median gross rent is $2,510 a month in ACS 2020-2024 data, above Orange County's $2,434. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine area is $3,057. Rental vacancy in Huntington Beach is 2.8%.
Who rents near Huntington Beach's largest employers?
Boeing employed 3,112 people in Huntington Beach in 2024, per the city's financial report. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach employed 641. Owners selling commercial property in Huntington Beach can point buyers to that base of aerospace and hotel workers.
Do I need to fix up my Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Huntington Beach without evicting tenants?
It is. We buy apartment buildings occupied, and tenants stay on their current leases. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit buildings, so occupied properties are the norm for us.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Huntington Beach?
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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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Huntington Beach submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
