Buying In Dunwoody, GA
Sell Your Commercial Property In Dunwoody, GA
We are an active buyer of Dunwoody commercial rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
- 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
Neighborhoods & Nearby Towns: Perimeter Center · Dunwoody Village · Georgetown · Mount Vernon — DeKalb County, GA
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Dunwoody
Dunwoody's apartments are concentrated in large properties. Of the 11,212 housing units in buildings with five or more apartments counted by the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, 7,863, or 70.1%, are in buildings of 20 or more units. Those buildings make up 47.7% of all housing in the city, more than the 44.3% in detached houses.
Renters occupy 9,291 of 21,225 homes, or 43.8%, and pay a median gross rent of $1,859 a month. The stock is older than in neighboring Brookhaven, and the city has required third-party interior inspections of apartment units since 2011. Below are the figures, DeKalb County taxes and rules that matter for owners near Perimeter Center, Dunwoody Village, Georgetown or Mount Vernon.
A large-property apartment market
The 2020–2024 ACS counts 4,872 Dunwoody housing units in buildings of 50 or more units and 2,991 in buildings of 20 to 49, together 70.1% of the 5+ stock.High household incomes
ACS 2020–2024 data put Dunwoody's median household income at $121,903, supporting a median gross rent of $1,859, above HUD's $1,820 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent.Steady renter demand
Renters hold 9,291 of Dunwoody's 21,225 occupied homes, or 43.8%, per the 2020–2024 American Community Survey.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Dunwoody
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
Dunwoody Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Dunwoody
The 2020–2024 ACS counts 51,758 residents and 21,225 occupied homes: 11,934 owned and 9,291, or 43.8%, rented. The median household income is $121,903. Of renter households, 4,709, or 50.7%, spend 30% or more of income on rent and utilities, and 2,275, or 24.5%, spend half or more, a higher burden rate than Brookhaven's 45.1%. At the other end, 2,217 renter households, about 23.9%, spend under 20% of income on housing.
Rents and the apartment stock
Median gross rent is $1,859 a month, about 18.3% of the median household income, $39 above HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Atlanta area and $23 below Brookhaven. Buildings with five or more units hold 11,212 of 23,491 housing units:
| Building size | Units |
|---|---|
| 5 to 9 units | 1,275 |
| 10 to 19 units | 2,074 |
| 20 to 49 units | 2,991 |
| 50 or more units | 4,872 |
| Detached houses | 10,402 |
The median unit was built in 1984, a decade earlier than Brookhaven's 1994. The city has more units in 5+ unit buildings than renter households, 11,212 against 9,291, so some apartment-style units are owner-occupied condominiums or vacant. The ACS counts 2,266 more housing units than occupied homes, about 9.6% of the stock, including homes for sale and seasonal units.
Property taxes in DeKalb County
Georgia assesses property at 40% of fair market value as of January 1, with 45 days to appeal, per the Department of Revenue. The 2025 millage report lists DeKalb County at 11.638 mills for incorporated areas, the DeKalb County School District at 22.780 and Dunwoody at 3.040, for 37.458 mills, about 1.50% of market value, or roughly $30,000 a year on a $2 million building. The report separately lists a 2.453-mill county special services levy for Dunwoody; where it applies, the total would be 39.911 mills. The HB 581 homestead cap does not cover rental property.
Apartment inspections and landlord rules
Dunwoody's multi-family code compliance program pairs exterior inspections by the city's code team with interior inspections by certified third-party inspectors. Every unit interior was inspected in 2011, and 20% of units must now be inspected each year, with reports submitted to the city. Rents cannot be capped under O.C.G.A. 44-7-19, and the Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook summarizes the 2024 two-month deposit cap and three-business-day notice to pay.
What this means if you own a building here
An older stock, a five-year inspection cycle and a 37-mill base tax rate are the main items a buyer will diligence, along with how rents compare with the large professionally managed complexes nearby. The state transfer tax is $1 per $1,000. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings in Dunwoody and across DeKalb County. See how we value properties with our cap rate calculator or on our sell your apartment building page.
Local Knowledge
Pricing Your Building In Dunwoody
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- Dunwoody requires 20% of multifamily units to be inspected each year by a city-approved third-party inspector, and the city's code team inspects exteriors, so buyers will ask for the latest reports.
- Inside Dunwoody, the 2025 DeKalb County, DeKalb school and city levies total 37.458 mills on 40% of value, about 1.50% of market value, before a separately listed 2.453-mill special services levy.
- Dunwoody's median housing unit was built in 1984, a decade older than Brookhaven's 1994 median, so roof, plumbing and life-safety records weigh heavily in pricing.
- Georgia preempts rent control, and the 2024 Safe at Home Act caps deposits at two months' rent and requires a three-business-day notice to pay before filing.
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Dunwoody Seller FAQ
What is the average rent in Dunwoody, GA?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts Dunwoody's median gross rent, including utilities, at $1,859 a month. HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area are $1,660 for a one-bedroom and $1,820 for a two-bedroom.
How are apartment buildings taxed in Dunwoody?
Georgia assesses property at 40% of fair market value. Georgia Department of Revenue data for 2025 list DeKalb County at 11.638 mills, the DeKalb County School District at 22.780 and the City of Dunwoody at 3.040, for 37.458 mills, about $30,000 a year on a $2 million building, before special services levies.
Does Dunwoody inspect apartments?
Yes. Under the city's multi-family code compliance program, all unit interiors were inspected by certified third-party inspectors in 2011, and 20% of units must now be inspected each year with reports sent to the city. City staff also inspect building exteriors. Rent levels themselves cannot be regulated under O.C.G.A. 44-7-19.
What share of Dunwoody residents rent?
About 43.8%. The 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts 9,291 renter households out of 21,225 occupied homes. Of those renters, 50.7% spend 30% or more of income on rent and utilities.
Will you buy a Dunwoody 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.
Do you work with Dunwoody brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Dunwoody, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody?
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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