Middlesex County · Newton
Sell Your Commercial Property In Newton, MA
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Newton? We purchase multifamily properties around Newton Centre, West Newton, and the rest of Middlesex 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: Newton Centre · West Newton · Newtonville · Newton Highlands — Middlesex County, MA
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Newton
Newton is a Middlesex County city of 89,044 residents, per Census ACS 2020-2024, one of the most affluent communities in Massachusetts. Newton's median household income is $190,304, and its median gross rent is $2,370. Owners who sell commercial property in Newton, MA face a market where renters hold just 30.0% of homes, below Middlesex County's 38.7% share, while buildings of five or more units make up only 17.0% of local housing. Newton Centre, Newtonville, West Newton and Newton Highlands anchor its village-center retail nodes.
Boston College's Newton Campus
Boston College's Newton Campus houses its law school, athletic fields and first-year residence halls, per BC's own campus directions page.Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton-Wellesley Hospital staffs 339 beds within Newton, per the Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis 2024 profile.Green Line and commuter rail
Newton's Green Line Riverside branch and Framingham/Worcester commuter rail together serve seven stations, per the City of Newton's transportation page.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Newton
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
Newton Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Newton
Renters hold 30.0% of Newton's 32,194 occupied homes, or 9,662 households, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data, well below Middlesex County's 38.7% renter share. Buildings of five or more units hold 17.0% of Newton's 33,959 housing units, per table B25024. Some 79.9% of Newton homes predate 1980, with a median year built of 1942, per table B25034.
Rents and affordability in Newton
Newton's median gross rent is $2,370 a month, $608 above the Massachusetts median of $1,762, per ACS 2020-2024. Under HUD's FY2027 fair market rents, Newton falls in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Buyers who sell commercial property in Newton, MA compare that rent against the FMR table below.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,440 |
| One-bedroom | $2,518 |
| Two-bedroom | $3,008 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,584 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,953 |
Property taxes in Middlesex County
Newton's FY2026 residential rate is $9.69 per $1,000 of assessed value, against $18.06 for commercial property, per the Newton Assessing Department. Chapter 59, section 2A classes any building with one or more dwelling units, apartments included, as class one residential. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Newton, MA can expect a $2,000,000 apartment building to owe $19,380 a year at that rate, plus $9,120 of Middlesex South deed excise at $2.28 per $500, per the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds.
Landlord rules in Newton
A Massachusetts security deposit may not exceed one month's rent under chapter 186, section 15B, returnable within 30 days after the tenancy ends. Nonpayment under a written lease allows a 14-day notice to quit under section 11. Anyone selling commercial property in Newton works under chapter 40P, a uniform statewide policy against rent control.
What it means for an owner
The $3,008 two-bedroom HUD FMR runs 26.9% above Newton's $2,370 median rent, a gap buyers price into offers when owners sell commercial property in Newton, MA. Newton-Wellesley Hospital staffs 339 beds within Newton, per the state's CHIA hospital profile, and Boston College's Newton Campus houses its law school, athletic fields and first-year dorms, per BC's own campus map. Before you sell your apartment building in Newton, test the numbers with our cap rate calculator; see how we buy apartment buildings. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings.
Good To Know
Newton Seller Checklist
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- Newton's $2,370 median rent sits $608 above the Massachusetts median of $1,762, per ACS 2020-2024.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Newton, MA budget $9,120 of Middlesex South deed excise per $2,000,000.
- Newton's 79.9% share of pre-1980 housing predates Middlesex County's 68.1% share by a wide margin.
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Taxes & Rules For Newton Property
The Massachusetts rules that shape any deal in Newton: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Newton Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Newton, MA?
Gather rent rolls, tax bills and capital records, since buyers price all three. Middlesex South deed excise runs $2.28 per $500, or $9,120 on a $2,000,000 sale. Skyline Capital Investments can walk you through the process from first call to closing.
What is the average rent in Newton, MA?
Newton's median gross rent is $2,370 a month in Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates. That is $608 above the Massachusetts median. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy area is $3,008, well above Newton's typical contract rent.
Who rents in Newton?
Renters occupy 9,662 of Newton's 32,194 occupied homes, or 30.0%, per ACS 2020-2024. Buildings of five or more units hold just 17.0% of local housing stock. Owners ready to sell multifamily property in Newton should note most of this stock predates 1980.
What's involved when I sell commercial real estate in Newton, MA?
Newton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $9.69 per $1,000, far below the $18.06 commercial rate, so classification matters. Massachusetts law classes any building with one or more dwelling units as residential. A $2,000,000 apartment building owes about $19,380 a year at that rate.
Does rent control apply in Newton, MA?
No. Massachusetts chapter 40P sets a uniform statewide policy against rent control, so Newton rents follow the market. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent and must be returned within 30 days. Nonpayment under a written lease allows a 14-day notice to quit.
What if my Newton 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.
Can I sell my Newton 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.
Who buys occupied rental property in Newton?
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.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Newton?
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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