Canyon County · Caldwell
Sell Your Commercial Property In Caldwell, ID
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Caldwell? We purchase multifamily properties around Downtown Caldwell, Canyon Hill, and the rest of Canyon 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
Caldwell Submarkets: Downtown Caldwell · Canyon Hill · Middleton · Nampa — Canyon County, ID
Local Demand
Our View On Caldwell
Caldwell, in Canyon County, is home to The College of Idaho. The Census Bureau's ACS 2020-2024 counted 66,516 residents and 5,814 renter households in Caldwell. Rental vacancy was 5.6%, against 3.9% statewide.
Owners who sell commercial property in Caldwell, ID will see buyers weigh the $1,264 median gross rent against HUD's $1,540 two-bedroom FMR. Caldwell's base 2025 levy of 0.647% sets the tax side. This profile covers renters, rents, Canyon County taxes and Idaho landlord rules, each linked to its source.
The College of Idaho
The private college on Cleveland Boulevard in Caldwell enrolled 1,090 students in fall 2024, per NCES College Navigator.Jobs located in Caldwell
Caldwell held 19,319 jobs in 2023, 4.7% of Southwest Idaho's total, per Idaho Department of Labor LEHD data.Commuter resident base
Caldwell residents held 27,826 jobs across Southwest Idaho in 2023, 8,507 more than the jobs located in Caldwell.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Caldwell
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
Caldwell Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Caldwell
Caldwell has 5,814 renter households, 27.0% of 21,573 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. That is 27.6% of Canyon County's 21,053 renter households.
Homes in buildings of five or more units total 1,357, or 6.1% of Caldwell's 22,378 housing units, per table B25024. Idaho's share is 8.9%. The median Caldwell home dates from 2003, and 29.2% predate 1980, per table B25034.
Rents and affordability in Caldwell
Median gross rent in Caldwell was $1,264 in ACS 2020-2024, $26 above Idaho's $1,238. Median household income was $73,058. About 46.8% of Caldwell renter households spend 30% or more of income on housing, per table B25070.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,152 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,295 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,540 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,132 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,574 |
These are HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area, effective October 1, 2026, per the HUD FMR documentation. The two-bedroom FMR sits $276 above Caldwell's median gross rent.
Property taxes in Canyon County
Caldwell's base code area 001-00 carried a 2025 total levy of 0.647%, per Canyon County's 2025 tax rates by code area. The City of Caldwell levy alone was 0.348%, or 53.8% of that total. Idaho Code 63-205 requires assessment at market value as of January 1.
A $2,000,000 taxable value times 0.647% gives $12,941 a year, or $647 per door across 20 units. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Caldwell, ID should expect buyers to model that bill. Appeals are due by the fourth Monday of June under Idaho Code 63-501A.
Landlord rules in Caldwell
Idaho Code 55-306 bars local governments from regulating rent, fees or deposits on private residential leases. Unpaid rent requires three days' written notice demanding payment or possession under Idaho Code 6-303.
Idaho Code 6-321 sets deposit refunds at 21 days when the lease is silent, and 30 days at most after surrender. A new owner becomes liable for those deposits. Anyone planning to sell commercial property in Caldwell, ID should hand the buyer a deposit ledger.
What it means for an owner
Caldwell's rental vacancy was 5.6% in ACS 2020-2024, above Idaho's 3.9%. Buyers will weigh that against a two-bedroom FMR $276 above median rent. To sell commercial property in Caldwell, ID, lead with current rent rolls and recent capital work.
If you want to sell your apartment building in Caldwell, start with our cap rate calculator. Our seller page explains how we underwrite. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Downtown Caldwell, Canyon Hill, Middleton and Nampa.
Good To Know
Caldwell Seller Checklist
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- ACS figures are 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Caldwell city, Canyon County and Idaho.
- The $12,941 tax example applies Caldwell code area 001-00's 2025 levy of 0.647% to $2,000,000.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Caldwell, ID face no local rent control under Idaho Code 55-306.
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Taxes & Rules For Caldwell Property
The Idaho rules that shape any deal in Caldwell: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Caldwell Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Caldwell, ID?
Owners can list with a broker or sell directly to a buyer of 5+ unit buildings. Buyers compare rents with HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom FMR of $1,540. They also check Caldwell's 5.6% rental vacancy and the 0.647% code area 001-00 levy.
What do buyers check when I sell commercial real estate in Caldwell, ID?
Buyers start with rent rolls, occupancy and building age. The median Caldwell home dates from 2003, and 29.2% predate 1980. Only 1,357 homes sit in 5+ unit buildings, 6.1% of the stock, so larger complexes are scarce.
How much are property taxes on a Caldwell apartment building?
Canyon County's 2025 levy for Caldwell code area 001-00 totals 0.647%. On a $2,000,000 taxable value, that gives $12,941 a year, or $647 per door across 20 units. The Idaho State Tax Commission put Canyon County's average urban rate at 0.692%.
Does Caldwell have rent control?
No. Idaho Code 55-306 bars any local government from enforcing an ordinance that regulates rent, fees or deposits on private residential leases. Caldwell owners set rents by lease, and HUD's fair market rents are program benchmarks, not caps.
Is now a good time to sell multifamily property in Caldwell?
Caldwell's median gross rent of $1,264 sits $26 above Idaho's $1,238, while rental vacancy runs 5.6%. When selling commercial property in Caldwell, a deposit ledger matters, because Idaho Code 6-321 makes the new owner liable for deposits.
Will you buy a Caldwell 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.
How does a sale to you work in Canyon County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Caldwell 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 Caldwell?
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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