Sacramento County Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento County is home to the state capital along with Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, and Rancho Cordova. State government, health systems, and higher education anchor demand for a rental stock dominated by suburban garden-style complexes and small multifamily buildings.
- 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
Cities We Cover: Sacramento · Elk Grove · Galt · Folsom · Citrus Heights · Rancho Cordova — County seat: Sacramento
Sacramento County
Where We Buy In Sacramento County
We evaluate apartment buildings of 5+ units across Sacramento County — in each city below, plus smaller towns and unincorporated areas countywide.
Local Market Data
Sacramento County Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
If you plan to sell commercial property in Sacramento County, CA, start with the size of the renter base. Sacramento County counts 233,991 renter households, 41.0% of all occupied homes, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That share sits below the California figure of 44.1%, but Sacramento city alone holds 96,750 renter households, and Rancho Cordova and Citrus Heights both top 39% renter shares.
Apartment buildings carry a meaningful slice of that demand. Some 114,802 Sacramento County housing units, or 19.2% of the stock, sit in buildings with five or more units. Median gross rent reached $1,790, up 43.0% from the 2015-2019 survey, while rental vacancy holds at 4.2%. Rents, vacancy and tax rules shift from Sacramento to Folsom and Galt across the county's largest cities.
1.6 million residents
Sacramento County grew 4.6% to 1,594,006 residents between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 Census surveys, adding 69,453 people.Rent up 43% in five years
Median gross rent in Sacramento County climbed 43.0%, from $1,252 to $1,790, between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 ACS surveys.Sacramento city anchors the apartment stock
Sacramento city holds 44.0% of the county's units in 5+ unit buildings and a 48.3% renter share, the highest in Sacramento County.Who rents in Sacramento County
Renters head 233,991 of the 571,057 occupied households in Sacramento County, a 41.0% share in the 2020-2024 ACS. Owners hold the remaining 337,066 households. Statewide, renters make up 44.1% of California households, a few points above the Sacramento County share.
Sacramento city anchors that renter base, with 96,750 renter households, 41.3% of the Sacramento County total, and 44.0% of the county's units in 5+ unit buildings. Rancho Cordova and Citrus Heights follow, with renter shares of 41.8% and 39.3%. Elk Grove and Folsom lean more toward owners, with renter shares of 26.2% and 30.3%.
Rents, growth and affordability
Median gross rent in Sacramento County reached $1,790 in the 2020-2024 ACS, up 43.0% from $1,252 in the 2015-2019 survey. Population grew far more slowly, up 4.6% to 1,594,006 residents, an increase of 69,453 people. Renter households slipped 1.1%, from 236,701 to 233,991, even as rents climbed.
Units in 5+ unit buildings grew 3.6%, adding 3,937 units, to reach 114,802. Rental vacancy in Sacramento County stands at 4.2%, matching the statewide 4.2% rate, while 56.1% of county renters pay 30% or more of income on gross rent. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade area is $2,201, effective October 1, 2026, above the county's $1,790 median. California's statewide median gross rent is $2,036, higher than the Sacramento County figure.
City-by-city comparison
Sacramento leads Sacramento County's apartment stock, with 23.8% of its housing units in 5+ unit buildings and a 48.3% renter share, the highest in the table. Elk Grove and Galt post the lowest vacancy and renter-share figures among the six cities compared here.
| City | Median gross rent | Renter share | Share of units in 5+ buildings | Rental vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $1,779 | 48.3% | 23.8% | 4.7% |
| Elk Grove | $2,262 | 26.2% | 8.7% | 1.6% |
| Galt | $1,596 | 23.0% | 5.7% | 9.6% |
| Folsom | $2,352 | 30.3% | 17.7% | 3.3% |
| Citrus Heights | $1,827 | 39.3% | 18.6% | 3.4% |
| Rancho Cordova | $1,787 | 41.8% | 19.9% | 3.2% |
Vacancy ranges from Elk Grove's 1.6% to Galt's 9.6%, the tightest and loosest markets in Sacramento County. Rent spans from $1,596 in Galt to $2,352 in Folsom. Rancho Cordova's 41.8% renter share sits closest to the countywide 41.0% figure.
Property taxes and assessment in Sacramento County
Sacramento County levies a 1% Prop 13 base property tax rate plus voter-approved debt service that varies by Tax Rate Area, per the county Auditor-Controller. A sale triggers reassessment or a supplemental assessment to the new purchase price, then annual increases are capped at 2% until the next change of ownership.
Documentary transfer tax countywide is $0.55 per $500 of consideration under Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11911, confirmed by the Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder. Only the City of Sacramento layers its own added transfer tax under Sacramento City Code Section 3.16.020 on top of the county rate; Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt and Rancho Cordova use the county rate only.
Pull the current Tax Rate Area book from the Auditor-Controller before you price a deal. Combined rates commonly run 1.0% to 1.3% of assessed value depending on the TRA and its voter-approved bonds.
What this means if you sell in Sacramento County
When you sell commercial property in Sacramento County, CA, you sell into a market where renters hold 41.0% of households and 19.2% of units sit in 5+ unit buildings. The 4.2% rental vacancy rate is tight, so buyers will test your current occupancy against that benchmark and against each city's own numbers.
Taxes come next. Buyers underwrite the post-sale Tax Rate Area assessment, not your current bill, since a sale resets value to the purchase price and adds the county's $0.55-per-$500 transfer tax, plus the City of Sacramento's own added rate inside city limits. California's Civil Code Section 1946.2 just-cause rules also apply once a tenancy passes 12 months, so buyers check lease terms and notice history.
Selling commercial property in Sacramento County moves faster with current numbers in hand. As a multifamily buyer in Sacramento County, we review 5+ unit buildings from Sacramento to Folsom as they stand today. Send a current rent roll, a T-12 and your latest tax bill, and we will price the building on those figures. If you want to sell an apartment building in Sacramento County, CA, this is the data buyers underwrite against.
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Selling Multifamily In California
What we factor into every Sacramento County offer:
More about California →- Pull the current Tax Rate Area book; Sacramento County's combined rate runs 1.0-1.3% depending on TRA.
- Expect reassessment at the purchase price, with the county's $0.55-per-$500 transfer tax due at closing.
- Show trailing occupancy; Sacramento County rental vacancy runs 4.2%, tightest in Elk Grove at 1.6%.
- Confirm Civil Code Section 1946.2 just-cause status and lease terms for any tenancy over 12 months.
Property Tax
Property Tax In Sacramento County For Apartment Owners
Homeowners in Sacramento County pay a median of $3,921 a year in property tax on a median home value of $534,200, an effective rate of about 0.73%, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That is about the same as the California statewide average of 0.7%.
How property tax works in California: classes, assessment and appeals →Estimate a building’s tax bill with the property tax calculator →
- Those figures describe owner-occupied homes. An apartment building can be assessed on a different basis or in a different class, so its bill as a share of value may differ.
- A sale can reset the assessed value. Before you price a Sacramento County building, check how California reassesses property after a transfer and model the buyer’s new tax bill.
- Pull the actual tax bill from the Sacramento County assessor or tax collector. City, school and special-district levies stack on top of the county rate.
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What We Buy In Sacramento County
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.
How Selling To Us Works
- 01
Submit The Deal
Send the address, unit count, asking price, and a rent roll or T-12 if you have them.
- 02
Initial Review
We review it against our buy box and give clear feedback — typically within 48 hours.
- 03
Underwriting & LOI
If it fits, we underwrite in detail and submit a written letter of intent.
- 04
Diligence & Close
Inspections and financing on the agreed timeline, then a professional, predictable closing.
Sacramento County Seller FAQ
How much have rents risen in Sacramento County?
Median gross rent in Sacramento County rose from $1,252 in the 2015-2019 ACS to $1,790 in 2020-2024, a 43.0% gain. Population grew only 4.6% over the same period. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Sacramento area is $2,201.
What should I check on taxes before I sell commercial property in Sacramento County, CA?
Sacramento County assesses apartment buildings at a 1% Prop 13 base rate plus voter-approved debt service that varies by Tax Rate Area, per the county Auditor-Controller. A sale triggers reassessment to the new purchase price, and the county's $0.55-per-$500 transfer tax applies at closing.
How tight is rental vacancy in Sacramento County?
Rental vacancy in Sacramento County was 4.2% in the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, matching the statewide 4.2% rate. Within the county, Galt ran 9.6% while Elk Grove held at 1.6%, so buyers weigh a building's own occupancy against its specific city.
Does Sacramento County have rent control?
Sacramento County follows California's statewide Civil Code Section 1946.2, which requires just cause to end a tenancy after 12 continuous months, plus a rent-increase cap under the related AB 1482 framework. No Sacramento County city has been confirmed to add a stricter local ordinance beyond that state baseline.
How do I sell commercial property in Sacramento County, CA?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We review Sacramento County apartment buildings of 5+ units, give feedback typically within 48 hours, and follow with a written letter of intent if it fits.
Do you buy apartment buildings throughout Sacramento County?
Yes. We evaluate multifamily properties across Sacramento County, including Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, Citrus Heights, and Rancho Cordova, as well as smaller towns and unincorporated areas. Every property is reviewed on its own fundamentals.
What size Sacramento County properties do you buy?
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential properties with 5 or more units. Our sweet spot is 15–25 units, and we review larger communities with capital partners.
Will you buy a property that needs work or has high vacancy?
Yes. We underwrite value-add, mismanaged, and distressed properties as they are today — no repairs or lease-up required before selling.
Who buys occupied rental property in Sacramento County?
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 Sacramento County?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
How do property taxes factor into a Sacramento County offer?
Property is assessed at the county level (the county seat is Sacramento), within California rules. Under Proposition 13, a sale resets the assessed value to the purchase price, with a base rate of about 1% plus local assessments, and annual increases capped at 2% afterward. We model the reassessed tax bill in every offer.
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