Essex County · Haverhill
Sell Your Commercial Property In Haverhill, MA
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Haverhill? We purchase multifamily properties around Downtown Haverhill, Bradford, and the rest of Essex County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- 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 Haverhill · Bradford · Ward Hill · Riverside — Essex County, MA
The Haverhill Market
What Drives Rentals In Haverhill
Haverhill, MA is an Essex County city of 67,698 residents on the Merrimack River, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Renters occupy 37.2% of the city's 26,545 occupied homes, and 23.3% of housing sits in buildings of five or more units. Median gross rent is $1,668, and the median year built is 1964, reflecting Haverhill's mill-era housing stock. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Haverhill, MA are working with a split tax roll, commuter-rail access to Boston and a renter base tied to Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack Valley employers.
Northern Essex Community College
NECC's main campus at 100 Elliott Street in Haverhill enrolled 5,307 credit students in Fall 2025, per the college's own fast-facts page.MBTA Haverhill Line
MBTA's Haverhill Line commuter rail connects Haverhill and Bradford stations to Boston's North Station, per MBTA's own Haverhill Line schedule page.Edwards Vacuum manufacturing plant
Edwards Vacuum opened a 136,000-square-foot cryopump manufacturing and R&D facility in Haverhill's Broadway Business Park, moving production from Chelmsford, per the company's own announcement.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Haverhill
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
Haverhill Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Haverhill
Renters occupy 37.2% of Haverhill's 26,545 occupied homes, or 9,879 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 data, near the 37.5% share statewide. Some 23.3% of Haverhill's 27,892 housing units sit in buildings of five or more units, per ACS table B25024, above the state's 22.2%. The median year built is 1964, and 62.7% of units predate 1980, per ACS table B25034.
Downtown Haverhill, Bradford, Ward Hill and Riverside carry that older stock near renters tied to Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack Valley employers.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Haverhill is $1,668, below the Massachusetts median of $1,762, per ACS data. Haverhill renters are cost-burdened: 58.1% pay 30% or more of income on housing, per ACS table B25070, above the state's 48.9%.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,677 |
| One-bedroom | $1,809 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,367 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,820 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,111 |
These are HUD FY2027 fair market rents for the Lawrence, MA-NH area, which includes Haverhill.
Property taxes in Essex County
Haverhill taxed residential property at $10.61 per $1,000 and commercial-industrial-personal property at $19.17 per $1,000 in FY2026, after the council voted 6-5 to keep its 165% shift, per the city's FY2026 classification hearing materials and Haverhill Gazette reporting. Dwellings are class one residential under M.G.L. c.59, s.2A, so most apartment buildings pay the residential rate.
On a $2,000,000 building, the residential rate is 2,000,000 / 1,000 x $10.61 = $21,220 a year; commercial-industrial runs $38,340. A sale also carries Massachusetts deed excise of $2.28 per $500, or $9,120 on $2,000,000, per mass.gov. Anyone ready to sell commercial property in Haverhill, MA should weigh both figures first.
Landlord rules
Massachusetts caps a security deposit at one month's rent, returnable within 30 days after tenancy ends, under M.G.L. c.186, s.15B. Nonpayment takes 14 days' written notice under c.186, s.11, the same for a tenancy at will under s.12. M.G.L. c.40P, s.4 bars rent control in Haverhill and every city or town. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Haverhill, MA follow these statewide rules, not a local ordinance.
What this means for a Haverhill owner
Haverhill pairs a 37.2% renter share, a $10.61 residential tax rate and MBTA Haverhill Line service to Boston. This guide helps you sell your apartment building in Haverhill with the $21,220 tax figure and $9,120 deed excise worked out.
Owners who sell commercial property in Haverhill, MA can run numbers first with the cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings across Haverhill; our seller page explains how we underwrite.
Good To Know
Haverhill Seller Checklist
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- Haverhill's FY2026 residential tax rate is $10.61 per $1,000, well below the $19.17 commercial-industrial rate.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Haverhill, MA owe $9,120 in deed excise on a $2,000,000 sale.
- Selling commercial property in Haverhill often means an older building, since 62.7% of homes predate 1980.
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Taxes & Rules For Haverhill Property
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Haverhill Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Haverhill, MA?
Start with the rent roll, the tax class and the building's age. Haverhill taxed residential parcels at $10.61 per $1,000 of assessed value in FY2026, and Massachusetts deed excise is $2.28 per $500, or $9,120 on a $2,000,000 sale.
What does it cost to sell commercial real estate in Haverhill, MA?
Massachusetts deed excise runs $2.28 per $500 of price, so a $2,000,000 sale carries $9,120. Haverhill also taxes commercial-industrial parcels at $19.17 per $1,000, well above the $10.61 residential rate that applies to most apartment buildings.
Does Haverhill have rent control?
No. Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40P, section 4 bars every city and town, including Haverhill, from enacting or maintaining rent control. Haverhill landlords instead follow statewide tenancy rules under chapter 186, including the one-month deposit cap and 14-day nonpayment notice.
What share of Haverhill residents rent their home?
Renters occupy 37.2% of Haverhill's 26,545 occupied homes, or 9,879 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates, close to the 37.5% share statewide. About 23.3% of Haverhill's housing sits in buildings of five or more units, slightly above the state's 22.2%.
Is now a good time to sell an apartment building in Haverhill?
Demand looks steady: 58.1% of Haverhill renters pay 30% or more of income on housing, above the state's 48.9%, which supports in-place rents. Owners planning to sell multifamily property in Haverhill can compare those rents against the HUD FY2027 two-bedroom FMR of $2,367 before listing.
What if my Haverhill 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.
Do you work with Haverhill brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Haverhill, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Can I sell rental property in Haverhill 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.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Haverhill?
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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