Cumberland County · Westbrook
Sell Your Commercial Property In Westbrook, ME
From Downtown Westbrook to Gorham, we buy Westbrook 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
Neighborhoods & Nearby Towns: Downtown Westbrook · Prides Corner · Gorham · Windham — Cumberland County, ME
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Westbrook
Westbrook, Maine has 20,775 residents in ACS 2020-2024, the Census five-year estimate. Renters occupy 38.8 percent of homes, and rental vacancy is 2.5 percent. The median gross rent is $1,392, against median household income of $85,038.
Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Westbrook, ME face a 2026-27 tax rate of $16.10 per $1,000. IDEXX Laboratories keeps its corporate headquarters in Westbrook, and Sappi runs a specialty paper mill on Cumberland Street. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Portland, ME area is $2,353.
IDEXX Laboratories headquarters
IDEXX lists One IDEXX Drive, Westbrook, as its corporate headquarters and reports approximately 11,000 employees worldwide.Sappi Westbrook mill
Sappi's mill at 89 Cumberland Street has about 170 employees and makes about 23,000 metric tons of specialty papers yearly.Portland healthcare jobs
Portland-based Maine Medical Center employs over 9,000 across three campuses; 65.1 percent of Westbrook workers commute out (ACS 2020-2024).Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Westbrook
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
Westbrook Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Westbrook
Renters occupy 38.8 percent of Westbrook's occupied homes, 3,546 of 9,138, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Westbrook's rental vacancy rate is 2.5 percent in ACS profile table DP04.
Westbrook has 2,017 homes in buildings of five or more units, 21.1 percent of its stock, per ACS table B25024. Some 55.7 percent predate 1980 in the year-built table.
Rents and affordability in Westbrook
Westbrook's median gross rent is $1,392 a month in ACS 2020-2024, $197 below Cumberland County's $1,589. In Westbrook, 45.4 percent of renter households spend 30 percent or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070.
HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,353, per HUD fair market rents. That benchmark sits $961 above Westbrook's median rent. Buyers price that headroom when owners sell commercial real estate in Westbrook, ME.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,639 |
| One bedroom | $1,864 |
| Two bedroom | $2,353 |
| Three bedroom | $2,902 |
| Four bedroom | $3,092 |
Property taxes in Westbrook and Cumberland County
Westbrook's 2026-2027 tax rate is $16.10 per $1,000 of assessed value, per the Westbrook Assessing Department. Westbrook's certified ratio is 84 percent, and the 2026 roll was committed July 9, 2026. On a $2,000,000 assessment, $16.10 per $1,000 produces $32,200 a year.
Abatements are due within 185 days of commitment under 36 M.R.S. section 841: January 10, 2027. Owners who sell commercial property in Westbrook, ME also pay Maine's transfer tax under 36 M.R.S. section 4641-A. A $2,000,000 sale owes $16,400, split $8,200 each between seller and buyer, per Maine Revenue Services.
Landlord rules in Westbrook
Maine caps security deposits at two months' rent under 14 M.R.S. section 6032. Deposits return within the lease's stated time, up to 30 days, or 21 days after a tenancy at will, under section 6033.
Under 14 M.R.S. section 6002, a tenancy at will needs 30 days' written notice. A tenant 7 days or more in arrears may get 7 days' notice. Rent increases of 10 percent or more need 75 days' written notice, per the Maine Attorney General. Anyone selling commercial property in Westbrook should hand buyers every rent-increase notice.
What this means for a Westbrook owner
Buyers will weigh Westbrook's 2.5 percent rental vacancy and $1,392 median rent against the $2,353 HUD two-bedroom benchmark. IDEXX Laboratories lists its corporate headquarters in Westbrook.
To sell commercial property in Westbrook, ME, bring the tax bill, rent roll and lease files to the first buyer meeting. A $2,000,000 assessment owes $32,200 at the current rate.
Skyline Capital Investments buys apartment buildings with five or more units. To sell your apartment building in Westbrook, start with our cap rate calculator and the steps to sell my apartment building.
Seller Notes
Selling In Westbrook
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- Westbrook's 2026-27 rate of $16.10 per $1,000 puts $32,200 on a $2,000,000 assessment.
- Owners preparing to sell commercial real estate in Westbrook, ME should gather every rent-increase notice.
- To sell multifamily property in Westbrook, document capital work: 55.7 percent of homes predate 1980.
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Taxes & Rules For Westbrook Property
The Maine rules that shape any deal in Westbrook: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Westbrook Seller FAQ
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Westbrook, ME?
Buyers start with Westbrook's 2.5 percent rental vacancy, 38.8 percent renter share and $1,392 median gross rent from ACS 2020-2024. They then test taxes at the 2026-27 rate of $16.10 per $1,000. Have the rent roll, tax bill and lease files ready.
How much property tax does a $2,000,000 building pay in Westbrook?
At Westbrook's 2026-27 rate of $16.10 per $1,000, a $2,000,000 assessment owes $32,200 a year. Westbrook's certified ratio is 84 percent. Abatement requests are due within 185 days of commitment under 36 M.R.S. section 841, and Westbrook lists January 10, 2027.
How much transfer tax is due when I sell commercial real estate in Westbrook, ME?
Maine charges $2.20 per $500 of value under 36 M.R.S. section 4641-A. Transfers since November 1, 2025 add $3.80 per $500 above $1,000,000. A $2,000,000 sale owes $16,400, and seller and buyer each pay half, or $8,200.
How much notice do Westbrook landlords need to raise rent?
The Maine Attorney General says rent increases of 10 percent or more need at least 75 days' written notice. Increases under 10 percent need 45 days' written notice. The advisory cites 14 M.R.S. section 6015, a statewide rule that covers Westbrook rentals.
What are Maine's deposit and eviction notice rules for Westbrook landlords?
Maine caps a residential deposit at two months' rent under 14 M.R.S. section 6032. Deposits go back within the lease's stated time, up to 30 days, or 21 days after a tenancy at will. A tenant 7 days or more in arrears may get 7 days' notice.
What if my Westbrook building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
How does a sale to you work in Cumberland 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.
Who buys occupied rental property in Westbrook?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Westbrook?
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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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Westbrook submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
