Apartment Acquisitions · Lakewood
Sell Your Commercial Property In Lakewood, CO
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Lakewood? We purchase multifamily properties around Belmar, Green Mountain, and the rest of Jefferson 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
Where We Look: Belmar · Green Mountain · Bear Creek · Applewood — Jefferson County, CO
The Lakewood Market
What Drives Rentals In Lakewood
Lakewood, CO is Jefferson County's main rental market. Renters occupy 41.9% of Lakewood's occupied homes, per Census ACS 2020-2024, and median gross rent was $1,806. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial MSA is $2,169.
Owners who want to sell commercial property in Lakewood, CO face an older stock: 55.8% of units predate 1980. St. Anthony Hospital, the Denver Federal Center and RTD's W Line anchor demand. We look at 5+ unit buildings in Belmar, Green Mountain, Bear Creek and nearby Applewood.
St. Anthony Hospital
The Lakewood Level I Trauma Center has 237 beds and 1,818 caregivers, with 15,121 admissions in fiscal 2025, per CommonSpirit.Denver Federal Center
Building 53 at the Denver Federal Center serves 11 federal agencies after a $74 million project, per GSA (2024).RTD W Line
The 12.1-mile W Line runs from Union Station through Lakewood to Golden and carried 2,725,000 riders in 2025, per RTD.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Lakewood
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
Lakewood Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Lakewood
Renters occupy 41.9% of Lakewood's 69,799 occupied homes, per Census ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Jefferson County rents at 29.3%. That equals 29,247 renter households in Lakewood.
Buildings with five or more units hold 35.7% of Lakewood's 73,547 housing units, per Census table B25024. Lakewood's median year built is 1977, and 55.8% of units predate 1980, per Census table B25034.
Rents and affordability in Lakewood
Median gross rent in Lakewood was $1,806 a month in ACS 2020-2024, per Census table B25064. Median household income was $89,792, per table B19013. In ACS 2020-2024, 53.3% of renters paid 30% or more of income, per table B25070.
Rental vacancy was 5.0% in Lakewood, per the ACS housing profile. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom rent of $2,169 sits $363 above Lakewood's median. Owners who plan to sell commercial real estate in Lakewood, CO can price rent upside from that gap.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,751 |
| One bedroom | $1,831 |
| Two bedroom | $2,169 |
| Three bedroom | $2,846 |
| Four bedroom | $3,183 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents documentation, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA, effective October 1, 2026.
Property taxes in Jefferson County
A $2,000,000 Lakewood apartment building owed about $10,214.33 in 2025 county, city and school levies. C.R.S. 39-1-104.2 sets 2025 residential valuation at 6.25% for local levies and 7.05% for schools.
- Jeffco R-1 schools: 44.349 mills on $141,000 = $6,253.21
- Jefferson County 26.978 and Lakewood 4.711 mills on $125,000 = $3,961.12
Those three levies total 76.038 mills in Jefferson County's 2025 tax authority list. Fire, water and sanitation districts add more by tax area. Before you sell commercial property in Lakewood, CO, pull your tax area from the Jefferson County statement.
Landlord rules in Lakewood
Colorado caps security deposits at two months' rent under C.R.S. 38-12-102.5. C.R.S. 38-12-103 requires return within one month, or up to 60 days if the lease says so.
Nonpayment requires 10 days' written notice under C.R.S. 13-40-104. C.R.S. 38-12-301 bars any Colorado county or municipality from enacting rent control.
What it means for an owner in Lakewood
Lakewood pairs a 41.9% renter share with 5.0% rental vacancy and no local rent cap. The main risk is age: most Lakewood units were built before 1980.
To sell commercial property in Lakewood, CO, bring the rent roll, twelve months of operations and the Jefferson County tax statement. Buyers will price roofs and boilers first.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly. Test your numbers with our cap rate calculator, then see how to sell your apartment building in Lakewood.
Before You Sell
Lakewood Seller Checklist
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- Lakewood's levy is 4.711 mills, Jefferson County's 26.978 and Jeffco R-1's 44.349 for 2025.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Lakewood, CO face no local rent cap under C.R.S. 38-12-301.
- With 55.8% of Lakewood units built before 1980, owners selling commercial property in Lakewood should document capital work.
Seller Guides
Selling A Building In Lakewood
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Taxes & Rules For Lakewood Property
The Colorado rules that shape any deal in Lakewood: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Lakewood Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Lakewood, CO without listing it?
Gather a current rent roll with lease dates, twelve months of operating statements and your Jefferson County tax statement. Add deposit records, since Colorado caps deposits at two months' rent. Send the package to a direct buyer and ask for terms after a walk of the units.
What will property taxes be on my Lakewood apartment building?
For 2025, Colorado valued residential property at 6.25% for local levies and 7.05% for schools. Jeffco R-1 levies 44.349 mills, Jefferson County 26.978 and Lakewood 4.711. A $2,000,000 building owed about $10,214.33 on those three levies, before special districts.
Can Lakewood limit how much I raise rents?
No. C.R.S. 38-12-301 declares rent control on private residential housing a matter of statewide concern and bars any Colorado county or municipality from enacting it. Notice rules still apply, including 10 days' written notice for nonpayment under C.R.S. 13-40-104.
What do buyers check when I sell commercial real estate in Lakewood, CO?
Buyers check building age first: Lakewood's median unit dates to 1977. They compare the rent roll with HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $2,169. When you sell multifamily property in Lakewood, expect questions on roofs, boilers and the tax area.
How strong is rental demand in Lakewood?
Renters occupy 41.9% of Lakewood homes, against 29.3% in Jefferson County, per ACS 2020-2024. Rental vacancy was 5.0%. For owners selling commercial property in Lakewood, demand rests on steady payroll. St. Anthony Hospital employs 1,818 caregivers, and the W Line carried 2,725,000 riders in 2025.
Do I need to fix up my Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
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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Selling A Building In Lakewood?
A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Lakewood submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
