Riverside County · Murrieta
Sell Your Commercial Property In Murrieta, CA
From Temecula to French Valley, we buy Murrieta multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- 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
Murrieta Submarkets: Temecula · Wildomar · French Valley · Menifee — Riverside County, CA
Why Murrieta
Why We Buy Multifamily In Murrieta
Murrieta, CA is a Riverside County city of 112,064 residents where renters occupy 30.5% of homes and median gross rent runs $2,388 a month under ACS 2020-2024. Median household income reaches $114,081, well above the county's $93,074. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Murrieta, CA should weigh that rent level against a transfer tax Riverside County sets at $1.10 per $1,000, with no separate city add-on. This profile pulls Census, HUD and county figures so a Murrieta owner can see what buyers will underwrite before selling.
Two Murrieta hospitals
Loma Linda University Medical Center–Murrieta operates 106 beds and Rancho Springs Medical Center operates 120 beds, per their official sites.I-215/Keller Road interchange
Murrieta's planned I-215/Keller Road interchange aims to support a biomedical, education and technology hub near two hospitals, per the city.Costco/Vineyard II retail project
A 225,362-square-foot Costco-anchored retail center near Interstate 215 and Clinton Keith Road is planned, per the city's environmental review.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Murrieta
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
Murrieta Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Murrieta
Renters occupy 30.5% of Murrieta's 36,145 occupied homes, or 11,020 households, under ACS 2020-2024 estimates from Census table B25003, well below California's 44.1% renter share and close to Riverside County's 30.9%. Buildings of 5 or more units hold 13.5% of Murrieta's housing, about 5,078 homes, per Census table B25024. Murrieta's median year built is 2000, and only 6.0% of homes were built before 1980. Owners who sell commercial property in Murrieta, CA are working with a newer, lower-density rental stock than most southwest Riverside County cities.
Rents and affordability in Murrieta
Murrieta's median gross rent is $2,388 a month under ACS 2020-2024, per Census table B25064, above Riverside County's $1,901 and California's $2,036. Of Murrieta renters, 55.5% pay 30% or more of income on rent, per Census table B25070, despite a median household income of $114,081. HUD's FY2027 figures for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA appear below.
| HUD FY2027 FMR | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,605 |
| One-bedroom | $1,705 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,103 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,771 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,336 |
Property taxes in Riverside County
Owners who sell commercial real estate in Murrieta, CA start from California's base property tax rate of 1% of assessed value plus voter-approved debt, per the State Board of Equalization. On a $2,000,000 assessed value, the 1% base alone is $20,000. A sale also carries Riverside County's documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 under County Ordinance No. 516, or $2,200 on $2,000,000; Murrieta's own tax page lists no separate city transfer tax, so the county rate is the full stack.
Landlord rules for Murrieta apartments
California's security deposit cap is one month's rent, up to two months for small owners, with refunds due within 21 days under Civil Code 1950.5. Owners end a month-to-month tenancy on 60 days' notice, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than a year, under Civil Code 1946.1, and after 12 months a tenant gains just-cause and rent-cap protection under Civil Code 1947.12. No Murrieta-specific rent-stabilization ordinance was found, so anyone selling commercial property in Murrieta should check a tenant's move-in date first.
What it means for a Murrieta owner
Skyline Capital Investments buys apartment buildings with 5 or more units, a category covering about 5,078 Murrieta homes, or 13.5% of the city's housing stock. Owners ready to sell commercial property in Murrieta, CA can model value with the cap rate calculator. Those who plan to sell your apartment building in Murrieta can start at Sell My Apartment Building, where Murrieta's county-only transfer tax and rent cap rules are explained for underwriting.
Seller Notes
Selling In Murrieta
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- Owners planning to sell commercial real estate in Murrieta, CA benefit from Riverside County's single county-only transfer tax.
- Those ready to sell multifamily property in Murrieta should budget for the county's $1.10 per $1,000 transfer tax.
- Murrieta's 55.5% rent-burden share signals renter budgets are tight under ACS 2020-2024 estimates.
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Taxes & Rules For Murrieta Property
The California rules that shape any deal in Murrieta: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Murrieta Seller FAQ
What does it take to sell commercial property in Murrieta, CA?
A $2,000,000 sale in Murrieta carries Riverside County's documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000, or $2,200, under County Ordinance No. 516, with no separate city tax. Under Proposition 13, the sale also resets the buyer's future assessed value to market value.
What matters most before you sell commercial real estate in Murrieta, CA?
A tenant's move-in date matters most. California's Tenant Protection Act gives tenants who have stayed 12 months just-cause eviction rights and a statewide rent cap under Civil Code 1947.12, which can affect how a buyer underwrites in-place leases.
What is the average rent in Murrieta, CA?
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates put Murrieta's median gross rent at $2,388 a month, above Riverside County's $1,901. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA are $1,705 for a one-bedroom and $2,103 for a two-bedroom.
What share of Murrieta residents rent their home?
Renters occupy 30.5% of Murrieta's occupied homes, or 11,020 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates, close to Riverside County's 30.9% and well below California's 44.1%. Only 13.5% of the city's housing sits in buildings of 5 or more units, about 5,078 homes.
Does Murrieta limit rent increases for apartments?
Yes, under the statewide Tenant Protection Act. Civil Code 1947.12 caps most annual increases at 5% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, once a tenant has stayed 12 months, with exemptions for newer certificates of occupancy. No Murrieta-specific ordinance was found.
Will you buy a Murrieta property that needs work or has high vacancy?
Yes. We regularly evaluate value-add, mismanaged, and distressed multifamily properties and underwrite them as they are today — no repairs or lease-up required before selling.
Can I sell my Murrieta 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.
Can I sell rental property in Murrieta 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 Murrieta?
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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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Murrieta submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
