Charles County · Waldorf
Sell Your Commercial Property In Waldorf, MD
We are an active buyer of Waldorf 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
Waldorf Submarkets: St. Charles · Westlake · White Plains · Brandywine — Charles County, MD
Why Waldorf
Why We Buy Multifamily In Waldorf
Waldorf, MD is an unincorporated census-designated place of 82,943 residents in Charles County, per ACS 2020-2024. Median gross rent in Waldorf is $1,995 a month, and rental vacancy is 4.1%. A Waldorf parcel pays state, county and fire taxes but no town tax. Of employed Waldorf residents, 29.8% work outside Maryland. Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Joint Base Andrews anchor federal jobs near Waldorf. This profile covers rents, taxes and landlord rules for owners who want to sell commercial property in Waldorf, MD.
NSF Indian Head
Naval Support Facility Indian Head, in northwestern Charles County outside Waldorf, generates more than 4,771 direct, indirect and induced jobs.Joint Base Andrews
Joint Base Andrews, outside Waldorf in Prince George's County, hosts more than 20,000 military, civilian employees and family members.Washington-area commuters
Of employed Waldorf residents, 29.8% work outside Maryland, and 28.8% of commuters travel 60 minutes or more, per ACS 2020-2024.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Waldorf
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
Waldorf Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Waldorf
Renters occupy 25.1% of Waldorf homes, or 7,621 of 30,404 households, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Charles County as a whole is 17.9% renter-occupied.
Buildings of five or more units hold 13.3% of Waldorf housing, or 4,186 homes, per table B25024. Only 22.4% of Waldorf homes predate 1980, per table B25034.
Rents and affordability in Waldorf
Median gross rent in Waldorf is $1,995 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. That is $75 above Charles County's $1,920. Rental vacancy is 4.1%, per ACS profile table DP04.
Of Waldorf renters, 44.8% pay 30% or more of income on rent, per table B25070. Buyers test that ceiling first when an owner is selling commercial property in Waldorf.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,111 |
| One-bedroom | $2,204 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,438 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,107 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,658 |
These HUD FY2027 fair market rents cover the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria HUD Metro FMR Area, effective October 1, 2026.
Property taxes in Charles County and Waldorf
A Waldorf parcel pays $1.317 per $100 of assessed value: $0.112 state and $1.141 county per the SDAT 2026-2027 rate table, plus a $0.064 fire, rescue and EMS tax. Waldorf is unincorporated, so no town rate applies. On a $2,000,000 assessment, the bill is $26,340 a year.
Deed taxes on a $2,000,000 sale total $48,000. That is $28,000 county recordation at $7 per $500, $10,000 county tax under Section 281-31 and $10,000 state tax under Section 13-203. Owners who sell commercial property in Waldorf, MD should budget for all three.
Landlord rules in Waldorf
Maryland caps most deposits at one month's rent, returned within 45 days, under Section 8-203. Before filing for unpaid rent, a landlord gives 10 days' written notice under Section 8-401.
Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 60 days' written notice under Section 8-402. To sell commercial real estate in Waldorf, MD, have deposit ledgers and notice records ready for buyers.
What it means for an owner in Waldorf
Owners who sell commercial property in Waldorf, MD offer newer stock: Waldorf's median home was built in 1992. Waldorf rents run $290 above Maryland's $1,705 median.
When you decide to sell your apartment building in Waldorf, test pricing with our cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings, and our sell my apartment building page explains a direct sale.
Good To Know
Pricing Your Building In Waldorf
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- A Waldorf parcel pays $1.317 per $100: $0.112 state, $1.141 county, $0.064 fire tax.
- Charles County raised its recordation tax to $7 per $500, effective July 25, 2025.
- To sell commercial real estate in Waldorf, MD, gather rent rolls and deposit ledgers first.
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Taxes & Rules For Waldorf Property
The Maryland rules that shape any deal in Waldorf: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Waldorf Seller FAQ
What taxes apply when I sell commercial property in Waldorf, MD?
Waldorf parcels pay $1.317 per $100 of assessed value, or $26,340 a year on $2,000,000. On a $2,000,000 sale, Charles County recordation tax is $28,000, the county transfer tax is $10,000 and the state transfer tax is $10,000.
What landlord rules apply if I sell commercial real estate in Waldorf, MD?
Waldorf has no town government. Maryland law still caps deposits at one month's rent, returned within 45 days. Landlords give 10 days' notice before filing for unpaid rent and 60 days' notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
How much do apartments rent for in Waldorf?
Median gross rent in Waldorf is $1,995 a month, per ACS 2020-2024, against $1,920 in Charles County. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Washington metro FMR area is $2,438. Of Waldorf renters, 44.8% spend 30% or more of income on rent.
How many apartments are in Waldorf?
Waldorf has 4,186 homes in buildings of five or more units, or 13.3% of its housing, per ACS 2020-2024. Of those, 1,279 sit in buildings of 50 or more units. Waldorf holds 4,186 of Charles County's 4,911 such homes, which buyers weigh when owners sell multifamily property in Waldorf.
Who rents apartments in Waldorf?
Renters make up 25.1% of Waldorf households, or 7,621 homes, per ACS 2020-2024. Many work outside Charles County: 29.8% of employed Waldorf residents work outside Maryland. Naval Support Facility Indian Head and Joint Base Andrews are two nearby federal employment anchors.
Do I need to fix up my Waldorf 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 Waldorf brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Waldorf, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Can I sell rental property in Waldorf with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Waldorf?
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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