Apartment Acquisitions · College Park
Sell Your Commercial Property In College Park, MD
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in College Park and across Prince George’s 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
Areas We Target: Downtown College Park · Berwyn Heights · Hyattsville · Greenbelt — Prince George’s County, MD
Why College Park
Why We Buy Multifamily In College Park
College Park, the home of the University of Maryland, is a renter city: 66.0% of its households rent, per ACS 2020-2024. More than half of its homes, 52.6%, sit in buildings with five or more units. Median gross rent reached $1,912 a month against Maryland's $1,705. This profile covers rents, HUD FY2027 fair market rents, the 2026-2027 tax rate, deed taxes and the county rent cap. It is written for owners weighing whether to sell commercial property in College Park, MD, and what buyers will check first.
University of Maryland
UMD enrolled 31,875 undergraduates and 10,415 graduate students in fall 2025, per its institutional research office.UMD faculty employment
UMD counted 4,516 faculty members in fall 2025, a year-round employment base beside the student rental market.Metro and MARC access
Green Line Metro and MARC Camden Line both stop in College Park; 8.7% of workers commute by transit.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In College Park
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
College Park Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in College Park
Renters head 66.0% of College Park households, or 5,942 of 9,007, under ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. That compares with 32.4% across Maryland.
Buildings with five or more units hold 52.6% of College Park homes, per ACS units-in-structure data. Another 3,782 homes sit in 50+ unit buildings. ACS year-built data puts 48.9% of the stock before 1980.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in College Park was $1,912 a month in ACS 2020-2024, above Maryland's $1,705. ACS rent-burden data shows 57.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income, and 40.6% pay 50% or more.
College Park falls in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area under HUD's FY2027 fair market rents.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,111 |
| One bedroom | $2,204 |
| Two bedroom | $2,438 |
| Three bedroom | $3,107 |
| Four bedroom | $3,658 |
Property taxes in Prince George's County
Commercial property in College Park carries a combined 2026-2027 rate of $1.465 per $100 of assessment, per the Maryland SDAT rate table. That is $0.385 city, $0.968 county and $0.112 state.
At an assessment of $2,000,000, the annual bill is $29,300: $7,700 city, $19,360 county and $2,240 state. Anyone planning to sell commercial property in College Park, MD should show buyers that figure.
Deed taxes on a $2,000,000 sale total $49,000. Prince George's County charges 1.4% transfer tax and $2.75 recordation tax per $500, per Maryland DLS. The state adds 0.5% under Tax-Property 13-203.
Landlord rules
Maryland caps security deposits at one month's rent and requires return within 45 days under Real Property 8-203. Before filing for nonpayment, landlords give a 10-day notice under Real Property 8-401. Month-to-month tenancies need 60 days' notice to end under Real Property 8-402.
Prince George's County caps increases at 5.7% from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 under its rent stabilization act. Units completed on or after January 1, 2000 are exempt. The county FAQ says the law applies inside municipalities.
Rentals in College Park need a Residential Occupancy Permit and annual inspections, per the city's renting page. Owners who sell commercial real estate in College Park, MD should have those records ready for buyers.
What it means for an owner
Owners who sell commercial property in College Park, MD meet buyers who underwrite student-driven demand and a 5.7% rent cap on older units. Run your numbers in the cap rate calculator.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings. If you want to sell your apartment building in College Park, start with our direct sale process.
Before You Sell
What Shapes A College Park Offer
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- College Park's 2026-2027 commercial rate adds a $0.385 city levy to county and state rates.
- To sell commercial real estate in College Park, MD, budget $49,000 in deed taxes per $2 million.
- Before selling commercial property in College Park, gather occupancy permit and annual inspection records.
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Taxes & Rules For College Park Property
The Maryland rules that shape any deal in College Park: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
College Park Seller FAQ
What does it cost to sell commercial property in College Park, MD?
Deed taxes on a $2,000,000 sale total $49,000. Prince George's County charges a 1.4% transfer tax and $2.75 recordation tax per $500. Maryland adds a 0.5% state transfer tax. On that sale, the county transfer tax alone is $28,000.
What rent rules apply if I sell commercial real estate in College Park, MD?
Prince George's County caps rent increases at 5.7% from July 2026 through June 2027 under its stabilization act, which the county says applies inside municipalities. Units completed on or after January 1, 2000 are exempt. State deposit and notice rules also apply.
How much of College Park's housing is rented?
Renters head 66.0% of College Park households, or 5,942 of 9,007, under ACS 2020-2024. Buildings with five or more units hold 52.6% of homes. That supply shapes the buyer pool when owners sell multifamily property in College Park.
What are HUD fair market rents for College Park?
College Park sits in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD's FY2027 fair market rents are $2,111 for an efficiency, $2,204 for one bedroom and $2,438 for two bedrooms. Three bedrooms are $3,107 and four bedrooms are $3,658.
What is the property tax rate on commercial property in College Park?
The 2026-2027 combined rate for commercial property in College Park is $1.465 per $100 of assessment, per Maryland SDAT. That breaks into $0.385 city, $0.968 county and $0.112 state. A $2,000,000 assessment produces a $29,300 annual bill.
What if my College Park 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 Prince George’s 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 College Park?
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.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in College Park?
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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