Apartment Acquisitions · Brockton
Sell Your Commercial Property In Brockton, MA
We are an active buyer of Brockton 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
Where We Look: Downtown Brockton · Campello · Montello · West Side — Plymouth County, MA
Local Demand
Our View On Brockton
Brockton, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County, is a renter-heavy Southeastern Massachusetts city of 105,386 residents, with median gross rent of $1,641. ACS 2020-2024 shows 42.6% of Brockton households rent, and 21.3% of homes sit in buildings with five or more units.
Owners who sell commercial property in Brockton, MA face a FY2026 residential tax rate of $11.63 per $1,000 and a $4.56 per $1,000 deed excise at closing. This profile gathers Brockton's Census, HUD, assessor and statute figures for owners of 5+ unit buildings.
Renter base
ACS 2020-2024 counts 15,365 renter households in Brockton, 42.6% of 36,042 occupied homes, with 2.0% rental vacancy.Lower entry prices
Brockton's median home value is $437,500 against $562,100 statewide, 22.2% lower (ACS 2020-2024, table B25077).Multifamily stock
8,054 Brockton homes, 21.3% of 37,730, sit in buildings with five or more units (ACS 2020-2024, table B25024).Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Brockton
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
Brockton Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Brockton
Brockton renters make up 42.6% of households, or 15,365 of 36,042 occupied homes (ACS 2020-2024). Buildings with 5 or more units hold 8,054 of Brockton's 37,730 homes, a 21.3% share. Rental vacancy is 2.0%, which gives owners who sell multifamily property in Brockton a steady tenant base. ACS 2020-2024 puts Brockton's population at 105,386.
Rents and affordability
Brockton's median gross rent is $1,641, against $1,762 for Massachusetts (ACS 2020-2024). Among Brockton renters, 52.1% pay 30% or more of income on rent.
Brockton sits in the HUD Brockton, MA Metro FMR Area. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Brockton, MA see these HUD FY2027 FMR figures in buyer underwriting.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,678 |
| One-bedroom | $1,842 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,409 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,015 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,166 |
Property taxes in Plymouth County: Brockton
Brockton's FY2026 tax rate is $11.63 per $1,000 residential and $23.23 per $1,000 commercial, industrial and personal property. Under M.G.L. c. 59, s. 2A, class one residential covers property with one or more dwelling units, so a 5+ unit building takes the residential rate.
On a $2,000,000 assessed value, Brockton's tax is $2,000,000 / 1,000 x $11.63 = $23,260 a year. At the commercial rate of $23.23, the same value would owe $46,460. Brockton's assessors set a February 1 deadline for abatement applications.
Massachusetts charges a deeds excise of $4.56 per $1,000 of price, or $2.28 per $500, levied under M.G.L. c. 64D, s. 1. An owner ready to sell commercial property in Brockton, MA at $2,000,000 faces $2,000,000 / 1,000 x $4.56 = $9,120 in excise.
Landlord rules in Brockton
Massachusetts caps a security deposit at one month's rent and requires its return within 30 days after the tenancy ends (M.G.L. c. 186, s. 15B). Nonpayment of rent allows a 14-day written notice to quit a lease under section 11.
What this means for a Brockton owner
A 5+ unit building in Brockton is taxed at $11.63 per $1,000, or $23,260 on $2,000,000 of assessed value. Buyers will also price Brockton's 81.4% pre-1980 housing stock.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings. Owners who sell commercial property in Brockton, MA can model offers with the cap rate calculator, or learn how to sell your apartment building in Brockton with us.
Seller Notes
Pricing Your Building In Brockton
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- Brockton's assessors set a February 1 deadline for abatement applications on the FY2026 tax bill.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Brockton, MA pay a $4.56 per $1,000 Massachusetts deed excise.
- Pre-1980 homes are 81.4% of Brockton's stock, so buyers underwrite capital repairs.
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Taxes & Rules For Brockton Property
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Brockton Seller FAQ
How much is the deed excise if I sell commercial property in Brockton, MA?
Massachusetts charges $4.56 per $1,000 of sale price, or $2.28 per $500, listed on the mass.gov tax rates page and levied under M.G.L. c. 64D, s. 1. On a $2,000,000 Brockton sale, that is $9,120 in deeds excise.
What tax rate applies to a 5+ unit building in Brockton?
Brockton's FY2026 residential rate is $11.63 per $1,000, and its commercial rate is $23.23. M.G.L. c. 59, s. 2A places any property with dwelling units in class one residential, so $2,000,000 of assessed value yields $23,260 a year.
What should I know before I sell commercial real estate in Brockton, MA?
Brockton's housing is old, with 81.4% of homes built before 1980 (ACS 2020-2024), so buyers weigh repair costs alongside Brockton's 42.6% renter share and its 2.0% rental vacancy. Brockton abatement applications are due February 1 each year.
What are renters paying in Brockton?
Brockton's median gross rent is $1,641 (ACS 2020-2024), and HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for its metro area is $2,409. Those figures anchor underwriting when selling commercial property in Brockton, alongside the 52.1% of renters paying 30% or more of income.
What notice does a Brockton landlord give for unpaid rent?
Massachusetts allows a 14-day written notice to quit a lease for nonpayment of rent, under M.G.L. c. 186, section 11. Landlords may hold security deposits capped at one month's rent and returned within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Will you buy a Brockton 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.
Can I sell my Brockton apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Can I sell rental property in Brockton 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.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Brockton?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
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