Buying In Daytona Beach, FL
Sell Your Commercial Property In Daytona Beach, FL
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Daytona Beach and across Volusia County — listed or off-market, stabilized or value-add. Get clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours.
- 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: Beachside · Midtown · LPGA area · Ormond Beach — Volusia County, FL
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Daytona Beach
Renters occupy 52.5 percent of Daytona Beach homes, more than double Volusia County's 26.3 percent, according to ACS 2020-2024. That makes the city a deep renter market for owners who want to sell commercial property in Daytona Beach, FL. Median gross rent is $1,328, against $1,669 statewide, and median household income is $52,058. Embry-Riddle, two hospital systems and the Speedway tax base anchor local demand. This profile gathers Census, HUD, Florida statute and city audit figures for owners weighing a sale.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle employs 1,939 people in Volusia County, ranking eighth among principal employers in the city's FY2024 audit.Halifax Health and AdventHealth
Halifax Hospital System lists 4,447 employees and AdventHealth Systems 7,923 across Volusia County in the FY2024 city audit.International Speedway Corporation
International Speedway Corporation is Daytona Beach's second-largest taxpayer, at $169,964,141 taxable value on the 2024 tax roll.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Daytona 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
Daytona Beach Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Daytona Beach
Renters occupy 52.5 percent of Daytona Beach homes, or 18,193 of 34,652 occupied units, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Volusia County's renter share is 26.3 percent and Florida's is 32.4 percent.
Buildings with five or more units hold 38.6 percent of Daytona Beach housing, or 16,267 of 42,158 homes, per ACS table B25024. Median year built is 1981, and 46.8 percent of homes predate 1980.
Rents and affordability in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach's median gross rent is $1,328 a month, against $1,669 for Florida (ACS 2020-2024 table B25064). Median household income is $52,058 versus $74,568 statewide. Renters paying 30 percent or more of income on rent total 55.7 percent, and 25.7 percent pay 50 percent or more (table B25070).
Anyone preparing to sell commercial real estate in Daytona Beach, FL should compare in-place rents with HUD FY2027 fair market rents for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR (monthly) |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,258 |
| One bedroom | $1,363 |
| Two bedroom | $1,673 |
| Three bedroom | $2,204 |
| Four bedroom | $2,403 |
Property taxes in Volusia County
Daytona Beach's total direct and overlapping rate was 18.9279 mills in the city's FY2024 audit, built on the 2023 tax roll. That includes 5.6049 city mills, 5.6708 county mills and 5.4090 school mills. On a $2,000,000 assessed value, that is $37,855.80 a year (2,000,000 / 1,000 x 18.9279).
Two Florida statutes shape the numbers if you sell commercial property in Daytona Beach, FL. Under section 193.1555, assessed value resets to just value the January 1 after a change of ownership. Annual increases then cap at 10 percent for non-school levies.
Deed documentary stamp tax is 70 cents per $100 of consideration under section 201.02. That is $14,000 on a $2,000,000 sale (2,000,000 / 100 x 0.70).
Landlord rules in Florida
- Residential security deposits are returned within 15 days, or a claim notice goes out within 30 days (section 83.49).
- A nonpayment notice gives 3 days, excluding weekends and court holidays (section 83.56).
- Month-to-month tenancies end with at least 30 days' notice before the end of a monthly period (section 83.57).
- Counties and municipalities may not impose controls on rents, with limited exceptions (section 125.0103 and section 166.043).
What it means for an owner
Daytona Beach has a 52.5 percent renter share, 38.6 percent of homes in five-plus-unit buildings and an 8.0 percent rental vacancy rate (ACS 2020-2024). Those figures describe the renter base a buyer will underwrite.
If you plan to sell your apartment building in Daytona Beach, start with the cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings, so an owner who wants to sell commercial property in Daytona Beach, FL can request an offer here.
Before You Sell
What Shapes A Daytona Beach Offer
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- Before you sell commercial real estate in Daytona Beach, FL, compare rents with HUD's $1,673 two-bedroom FMR.
- Selling commercial property in Daytona Beach triggers $0.70 per $100 deed stamp tax: $14,000 at $2,000,000.
- Median gross rent of $1,328 trails Florida's $1,669, while 55.7 percent of renters pay 30 percent or more.
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Daytona Beach Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Daytona Beach, FL?
Start with the numbers a buyer will check: the rent roll, the assessed value and the 18.9279-mill total tax rate. On a $2,000,000 assessed value, taxes run $37,855.80 a year, and Florida deed stamp tax on a sale at that price is $14,000.
What should I know before I sell commercial real estate in Daytona Beach, FL?
Buyers see a renter-heavy market: 52.5 percent of Daytona Beach households rent, and 38.6 percent of homes sit in buildings with five or more units (ACS 2020-2024). Median gross rent is $1,328, and median household income is $52,058.
Does Florida allow rent control in Daytona Beach?
No. Florida Statutes 125.0103 and 166.043 bar counties and municipalities from imposing controls on rents, with limited exceptions. Month-to-month tenancies end with at least 30 days' notice under section 83.57, and nonpayment notices run 3 days under section 83.56.
How much is Florida's deed stamp tax on a Volusia County sale?
Florida's documentary stamp tax is 70 cents per $100 of consideration under section 201.02. A $2,000,000 sale carries $14,000 (2,000,000 / 100 x 0.70). Assessed value then resets to just value the following January 1 under section 193.1555.
How big is the multifamily stock in Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach has 16,267 homes in buildings of five or more units, 38.6 percent of its 42,158 homes (ACS 2020-2024). Owners who sell multifamily property in Daytona Beach market into that stock, and 46.8 percent of all homes predate 1980.
Will you buy a Daytona Beach 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 Daytona 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 Daytona 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.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Daytona Beach?
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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