Fairfield County · Stamford
Sell Your Commercial Property In Stamford, CT
From Downtown Stamford to Springdale, we buy Stamford 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
Areas We Target: Downtown Stamford · Glenbrook · Springdale · Norwalk — Fairfield County, CT
Local Demand
Our View On Stamford
Stamford is a high-rise rental city. Its 28,301 renter households held 51.2% of occupied homes in the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Buildings of 50 or more units hold 27.8% of Stamford's housing, against 6.5% across Connecticut as a whole.
This profile covers who rents in Stamford, HUD's FY2027 fair market rents and the size and age of the apartment stock. It sets out the district mill rates the Stamford Assessor lists for the October 1, 2025 grand list, with a worked $2,000,000 example. It also explains Connecticut's conveyance tax, its deposit and notice rules, and Stamford's fair rent process.
Connecticut has no county government, so Fairfield County plays no role in property tax. Census now reports the area as the Western Connecticut Planning Region. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Stamford, CT can use these dated figures to test a buyer's offer. Each one links to the official page it came from.
Charter's downtown headquarters
Charter Communications planned a 500,000-square-foot, 15-story headquarters at 406 Washington Boulevard, Connecticut DECD said in October 2017. It committed to 1,100 new jobs beyond 400 pledged in 2012.New York commuter base
In ACS 2020-2024 data, 19.6% of Stamford's 76,430 workers, or 14,986 people, worked outside Connecticut. Households earning $200,000 or more make up 24.1% of Stamford households.Large new rental buildings
Stamford has 8,359 homes built in 2010 or later, 14.3% of its stock, per ACS 2020-2024. Buildings of 50 or more units hold 16,318 homes, or 27.8%.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Stamford
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
Stamford Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Stamford, CT
Renters occupy 51.2% of Stamford's 55,291 occupied homes, according to the ACS 2020-2024 tenure table. That share is 33.6% in the Western Connecticut Planning Region and 33.5% statewide. Stamford's 28,301 renter households equal 35.8% of all renter households in the region.
Stamford renters live in a high-income city. Median household income in Stamford was $111,586 in ACS 2020-2024, against $95,781 statewide, per the Census income table. Households earning $200,000 or more make up 24.1% of Stamford's total, per the income bracket table.
Many of those earners work across the state line. In ACS 2020-2024, 14,986 of Stamford's 76,430 workers, or 19.6%, worked outside Connecticut, per the place-of-work table. Charter Communications anchors the downtown office base with a 15-story headquarters at 406 Washington Boulevard, announced by Connecticut DECD in 2017.
Stamford rents and HUD FY2027 fair market rents
Stamford's median gross rent was $2,276 a month in ACS 2020-2024, per the Census median gross rent table. The median is $2,110 in the Western Connecticut Planning Region and $1,488 statewide. A year at the Stamford median comes to $27,312, or 24.5% of median household income.
HUD's FY2027 fair market rents took effect October 1, 2026, and Stamford falls in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA. The two-bedroom FMR of $2,399 sits $123 above Stamford's median gross rent, per HUD fair market rent data.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR (monthly) |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,671 |
| One bedroom | $2,071 |
| Two bedrooms | $2,399 |
| Three bedrooms | $2,878 |
| Four bedrooms | $3,573 |
Rent burden runs high despite those incomes. In ACS 2020-2024, 51.3% of Stamford renter households spent 30% or more of income on gross rent, per the Census rent burden table. The share spending 50% or more was 26.3%.
Stamford's rental vacancy rate was 3.7% in the ACS 2020-2024 housing profile, against 3.8% regionally and 4.3% statewide. Owners selling commercial property in Stamford can point to that tight vacancy when a buyer questions rent growth.
Stamford's apartment stock
Buildings of five or more units hold 25,636 Stamford homes, or 43.7% of 58,655 units, in ACS 2020-2024 units-in-structure data. The share is 22.9% in the planning region and 18.6% statewide. Stamford holds 44.5% of the region's homes in buildings of five or more units.
High-rises dominate that inventory. Buildings of 50 or more units contain 16,318 Stamford homes, 27.8% of the total, against 6.5% statewide. Smaller 2-4 unit structures hold 8,545 homes.
Stamford's housing is newer than most of Connecticut's. Homes built in 2010 or later number 8,359, or 14.3% of Stamford units, per ACS 2020-2024 year-built data. The median Stamford home dates to 1973, against 1967 statewide, yet 58.4% of units predate 1980.
Property taxes in Stamford and Fairfield County, with a $2M example
Connecticut abolished county government effective October 1, 1960, according to the Secretary of the State. Fairfield County survives only as a geographic area, so Stamford itself assesses and bills property tax. For Census data, the county-equivalent is the Western Connecticut Planning Region, per the Office of Policy and Management.
Connecticut assesses all property at 70% of true and actual value under C.G.S. Section 12-62a. Stamford values rest on its October 1, 2022 revaluation, per the Board of Assessment Appeals form. The Stamford Assessor lists District A's real estate rate at 25.14 mills on the October 1, 2025 grand list.
Rates vary by Stamford tax district: 24.66 mills in District B, 24.31 in District C and 24.72 in District CS. District A parcels that also sit in the DSSD pay a combined 26.53 mills. Stamford has about 38,000 real estate parcels, per the assessor real estate page.
| Worked example | Amount |
|---|---|
| Market value | $2,000,000 |
| Assessment at 70% | $1,400,000 |
| Annual tax, District A (25.14 mills) | $35,196 |
| Annual tax, District C (24.31 mills) | $34,034 |
| Annual tax, District A plus DSSD (26.53 mills) | $37,142 |
In District A, a $2,000,000 building owes about $35,196 a year, or 1.76% of value. Under C.G.S. Section 12-63c, assessors may require rental owners to file income and expense data by June 1. A missed filing adds a 10% penalty to the assessed value.
Assessment appeals go to the Board of Assessment Appeals by February 20 under Section 12-111. For the 2025 grand list, Stamford required filings by 4:30 PM on February 20, 2026, and refused postmarks.
Owners who sell commercial property in Stamford, CT also pay Connecticut's real estate conveyance tax. The Department of Revenue Services classes apartment buildings as residential property other than a dwelling, taxed by the state at 0.75% under Section 12-494. A July 2020 legislative research report says Stamford adds 0.25% to its 0.25% base on sales above $1 million.
On a $2,000,000 apartment sale, that means $15,000 to the state and $10,000 to Stamford. The combined conveyance tax comes to $25,000, or 1.25% of price.
Landlord rules in Stamford
Connecticut caps security deposits at two months' rent, or one month for tenants 62 and older, under C.G.S. Section 47a-21. Landlords must return a deposit within 21 days of move-out, or 15 days after receiving a forwarding address, whichever is later.
Unpaid rent starts a nine-day grace period under Section 47a-15a. After it ends, a landlord may serve a notice to quit giving at least three days, under Section 47a-23. Rent increases need 45 days of written notice under Section 47a-4e.
Connecticut sets no cap on the size of a rent increase, according to Stamford's landlord guidance. Tenants can instead complain to a fair rent commission, which Section 7-148b requires in towns of 25,000 or more. In Stamford, the Social Services Commission enforces the Fair Rent law and coordinates hearings on excessive increases.
Section 47a-6 also requires landlords to name, in writing, the property manager and the person who accepts legal notices. Anyone preparing to sell commercial real estate in Stamford, CT should keep those notices, deposit records and rent-increase letters in one file.
What it means for a Stamford apartment owner
Stamford pairs 51.2% renter occupancy with 3.7% rental vacancy and a $2,276 median rent. Those figures support pricing for owners who plan to sell commercial property in Stamford, CT. Property tax of roughly $35,196 a year per $2,000,000 in District A belongs in every buyer's model.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings across Stamford, from Downtown Stamford to Glenbrook and Springdale, and in nearby Norwalk. Run your rents and taxes through our cap rate calculator to see what a buyer will pay. When you are ready to sell your apartment building in Stamford, request a direct offer from Skyline.
Good To Know
Selling In Stamford
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- Stamford mill rates run from 24.31 in District C to 25.14 in District A. A buyer's tax estimate depends on the parcel's district.
- Census reports Connecticut by planning region, so this page compares Stamford with the Western Connecticut Planning Region rather than Fairfield County.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Stamford, CT above $1 million pay a 0.5% municipal conveyance tax, per the July 2020 legislative research report.
- Before you sell multifamily property in Stamford, gather tenant deposit records, since a sale assigns the landlord's interest in every deposit to the buyer.
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Stamford Seller FAQ
How much does it cost to sell commercial property in Stamford, CT?
The main closing tax is Connecticut's real estate conveyance tax, charged on the deed. Apartment buildings pay 0.75% to the state under Section 12-494. A July 2020 legislative research report says Stamford charges a 0.25% base plus 0.25% extra on sales above $1 million. A $2,000,000 sale therefore owes $15,000 to the state and $10,000 to Stamford, or $25,000 in total.
What property tax will a buyer pay on a $2 million Stamford apartment building?
Connecticut assesses property at 70% of market value, so a $2,000,000 building carries a $1,400,000 assessment. The Stamford Assessor lists District A at 25.14 mills on the October 1, 2025 grand list. That works out to $35,196 a year. District C, at 24.31 mills, gives $34,034, and District A parcels inside the DSSD pay 26.53 mills, or $37,142.
Can I sell commercial real estate in Stamford, CT with tenants in place?
Yes. Under Section 47a-21, a sale assigns the landlord's security interest in every tenant deposit to the buyer, so deposits travel with the building. Section 47a-6 requires the new owner to tell tenants in writing who manages the property and who accepts legal notices. Any rent increase after the sale still needs 45 days of written notice under Section 47a-4e.
Does Stamford have rent control?
Stamford has no rent cap, and Stamford's landlord guidance says there is no specific limit on how much rent can rise. Connecticut does require a fair rent commission in every town of 25,000 or more under Section 7-148b. In Stamford, the Social Services Commission enforces the Fair Rent law, investigates complaints of excessive increases and coordinates hearings.
How strong is rental demand in Stamford right now?
Stamford's rental vacancy rate was 3.7% in the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, below 4.3% statewide. Renters hold 51.2% of occupied homes, and the median gross rent is $2,276. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent is $2,399. Those numbers give owners who sell multifamily property in Stamford a firm base for pricing.
Do I need to fix up my Stamford 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 Stamford 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 Stamford 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 Stamford?
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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