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Sell Your Commercial Property In Shawnee, KS

Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Shawnee and across Johnson 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

Shawnee Submarkets: Old Shawnee Town · Merriam · Lake Quivira · Mission — Johnson County, KS

Market Snapshot

Renter Demand In Shawnee

Shawnee, Kansas, is home to 68,542 people, per ACS 2020-2024. Median household income in Shawnee is $109,940. Median gross rent is $1,322 a month, below the Johnson County median of $1,434.

Renters hold 26.3% of Shawnee homes, and rental vacancy is 5.5%. Buildings with five or more units hold 17.2% of Shawnee housing. This page collects the rent, tax and lease figures buyers ask for when owners sell commercial property in Shawnee, KS. Hunt Midwest's Heartland Logistics Park and the Shawnee Mission School District anchor local demand.

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Commuter workforce

In ACS 2020-2024, 25,145 of 37,686 Shawnee workers, or 66.7%, worked outside the city, per Census table B08008.
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Shawnee Mission School District

USD 512 operates 34 elementary, five middle and five high schools, per the Shawnee Mission School District.
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Heartland Logistics Park

Hunt Midwest's 113-acre Shawnee park at K-7 and West 43rd Street plans up to 1.5 million industrial square feet.

Our Buy Box

What We Buy In Shawnee

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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

Shawnee Apartment Market

Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.

68,542 Population Shawnee city, ACS 2020-2024
26.3% Renter share Of occupied homes; Johnson County is 31.5%
$1,322 Median gross rent Per month, ACS 2020-2024
5.5% Rental vacancy ACS 2020-2024 table DP04
17.2% Homes in 5+ unit buildings 4,769 of 27,653 Shawnee housing units
$1,546 HUD FY2027 FMR, 2BR Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area

Who rents in Shawnee

Renters occupy 26.3% of Shawnee homes, or 7,023 of 26,695 households, in ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Johnson County runs higher at 31.5%.

Buildings with five or more units hold 17.2% of Shawnee housing, per table B25024. Homes built before 1980 make up 37.1% of the Shawnee stock in table B25034.

Rents and affordability in Shawnee

Median gross rent in Shawnee is $1,322 a month, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25064. Rental vacancy is 5.5% in table DP04. In table B25070, 36.9% of Shawnee renters spend 30% or more of income on rent.

Unit sizeHUD FY2027 FMR
Efficiency$1,257
One bedroom$1,366
Two bedroom$1,546
Three bedroom$2,020
Four bedroom$2,419

These HUD FY2027 fair market rents cover the Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area. The two-bedroom figure sits $224 above the Shawnee median. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Shawnee, KS can cite that headroom.

Property taxes in Johnson County

A $2,000,000 Shawnee apartment building in USD 512 owes about $24,760.88 at 2025 levies. Kansas assesses multi-family property at 11.5% of value under K.S.A. 79-1439. Anyone preparing to sell commercial property in Shawnee, KS should expect buyers to underwrite this bill.

Taxing body2025 mills
State of Kansas1.500
Johnson County17.290
Johnson County Parks and Recreation3.023
Johnson County Library3.817
Johnson County Community College7.873
City of Shawnee23.267
USD 512 Shawnee Mission (four funds)50.886
Total107.656

Rates come from the 2025 Johnson County mill levy sheet. Assessed value is $2,000,000 x 11.5% = $230,000, and $230,000 x 107.656 / 1,000 = $24,760.88. Appeals are due within 30 days of the valuation notice mailing under K.S.A. 79-1448.

Landlord rules in Shawnee

Kansas caps deposits on unfurnished units at one month's rent under K.S.A. 58-2550. The balance is due within 14 days after charges are set.

A landlord may terminate when rent stays unpaid three days after written notice, per K.S.A. 58-2564. K.S.A. 12-16,120 bars Shawnee and other Kansas cities from enacting rent control.

What it means for an owner in Shawnee

Shawnee pairs 5.5% rental vacancy with a $1,322 median rent and 107.656 mills inside USD 512. Before you sell commercial property in Shawnee, KS, run your numbers through our cap rate calculator.

Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings for cash. To sell your apartment building in Shawnee without a listing, review our direct sale process.

Seller Notes

What Shapes A Shawnee Offer

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  • The City of Shawnee levies 23.267 of 107.656 mills, or 21.6% of a 2025 USD 512 bill.
  • Owners selling commercial property in Shawnee face a 25% assessment rate on commercial and industrial real property.
  • A 5.5% rental vacancy frames pricing when you sell commercial real estate in Shawnee, KS.

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Taxes & Rules For Shawnee Property

The Kansas rules that shape any deal in Shawnee: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.

Shawnee Seller FAQ

What numbers matter when I sell commercial property in Shawnee, KS?

Buyers start with three figures. Shawnee median gross rent was $1,322 a month in ACS 2020-2024, and rental vacancy was 5.5%. A $2,000,000 apartment building inside USD 512 carries about $24,760.88 in 2025 property tax at 107.656 mills.

Which taxes apply when I sell commercial real estate in Shawnee, KS?

Annual property tax drives buyer math. Kansas assesses apartments at 11.5% of value and commercial and industrial real property at 25%, under K.S.A. 79-1439. Shawnee parcels inside USD 512 faced 107.656 mills in 2025, with 50.886 going to the school district.

How do Shawnee rents compare with HUD fair market rents?

Shawnee median gross rent of $1,322 sits $224 below HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,546. The Johnson County median is $1,434. Owners who sell multifamily property in Shawnee can show buyers that gap during pricing talks.

How fast must a Shawnee landlord return a security deposit?

K.S.A. 58-2550 caps a deposit on an unfurnished unit at one month's rent. The balance is due within 14 days after charges are determined. The outer limit is 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession returns and the tenant demands it.

Can Shawnee pass rent control?

No. K.S.A. 12-16,120 bars any Kansas county, municipality or township from enacting, maintaining or enforcing an ordinance that controls rent on privately owned residential or commercial property. Shawnee rents therefore follow the market, at a $1,322 median in ACS 2020-2024.

Do I need to fix up my Shawnee building before selling?

No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.

Do you work with Shawnee brokers and agents?

We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Shawnee, and we keep every conversation confidential.

Is it possible to sell rental property in Shawnee 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.

What do I need to sell my apartment building in Shawnee?

An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.

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