Berkshire County · Pittsfield
Sell Your Commercial Property In Pittsfield, MA
We are an active buyer of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield · Morningside · Lenox · Dalton — Berkshire County, MA
Local Demand
Our View On Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA is a Berkshire County city of 43,457 residents in western Massachusetts, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Renters occupy 37.2% of Pittsfield's 19,510 occupied homes, and 84.9% of housing was built before 1980. Median gross rent is $1,134, well below the $1,762 statewide figure. Pittsfield's FY2026 commercial tax rate of $36.90 per $1,000 is more than double its residential rate. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Pittsfield, MA are working with older multifamily stock and a split tax roll.
Berkshire Medical Center
Berkshire Medical Center reported 207 staffed beds and 2,529.83 FTEs in hospital fiscal year 2023, per the state's CHIA profile.General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems builds Navy surface ship, submarine combat and weapon control systems in Pittsfield, per the company.Berkshire Community College
Berkshire Community College reported fall 2025 headcount of 2,085 students, up 13% from last year, per trustee minutes.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Pittsfield
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
Pittsfield Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Pittsfield
Renters occupy 37.2% of Pittsfield's 19,510 occupied homes, or 7,250 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 data, against 37.5% statewide. Some 16.5% of Pittsfield's 21,054 housing units sit in buildings of five or more units, per ACS table B25024, below the state's 22.2%. The median year built is 1950, and 84.9% of units predate 1980, per ACS table B25034.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Pittsfield is $1,134, against $1,762 statewide, per ACS data. Pittsfield's median household income is $70,582, against $103,960 for Massachusetts. Half of Pittsfield renters, 50.2%, pay 30% or more of income on housing, per ACS table B25070, versus 48.9% statewide.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,315 |
| One-bedroom | $1,324 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,704 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,231 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,848 |
These are HUD FY2027 fair market rents for the Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area.
Property taxes in Berkshire County
Pittsfield taxes residential property at $17.50 per $1,000 and commercial property at $36.90 per $1,000 in FY2026, per the city's real estate tax page. Property is assessed at 100% of full and fair cash value, per the same page. Dwellings are class one residential under M.G.L. c.59, s.2A.
On a $2,000,000 building, the residential rate is 2,000,000 / 1,000 x $17.50 = $35,000 a year; the commercial rate gives $73,800. 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 Pittsfield, MA should weigh both figures first.
Landlord rules
Massachusetts caps a security deposit at the first 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. M.G.L. c.40P, s.4 bars any city or town from enacting rent control. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Pittsfield, MA follow these statewide rules.
What this means for a Pittsfield owner
Pittsfield pairs 84.9% pre-1980 housing with rents of $1,134, well under the state median. Berkshire Medical Center reported 207 staffed beds in hospital fiscal year 2023, per the CHIA hospital profile. This guide helps you sell your apartment building in Pittsfield with the $35,000 tax and $9,120 excise worked out.
Owners who sell commercial property in Pittsfield, MA can run numbers first with the cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings across Pittsfield; our seller page explains how we underwrite.
Before You Sell
Pricing Your Building In Pittsfield
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- Pittsfield's FY2026 residential tax rate is $17.50 per $1,000, against $36.90 for commercial property.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Pittsfield, MA owe $9,120 in deed excise on a $2,000,000 sale.
- Selling commercial property in Pittsfield often means an older building, since 84.9% of homes predate 1980.
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Taxes & Rules For Pittsfield Property
The Massachusetts rules that shape any deal in Pittsfield: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Pittsfield Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Pittsfield, MA?
Start with the rent roll, the tax class and the building's age, then price the exit. Pittsfield taxed residential property at $17.50 per $1,000 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 Pittsfield, MA?
Massachusetts deed excise runs $2.28 per $500 of price, so a $2,000,000 sale carries $9,120. Pittsfield also taxes commercial property at $36.90 per $1,000 in FY2026, above the $17.50 residential rate that applies to most apartment buildings.
Does Pittsfield have rent control?
No. M.G.L. c.40P, section 4 bars every Massachusetts city and town, including Pittsfield, from enacting or maintaining rent control. Pittsfield landlords follow statewide rules under chapter 186, including the first-month deposit cap, the 30-day deposit return and the 14-day nonpayment notice.
What share of Pittsfield residents rent their home?
Renters occupy 37.2% of Pittsfield's 19,510 occupied homes, or 7,250 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024, close to the 37.5% statewide share. About 16.5% of Pittsfield's housing, or 3,480 units, sits in buildings of five or more units, below the 22.2% statewide share.
Is now a good time to sell an apartment building in Pittsfield?
Demand shows in affordability pressure: 50.2% of Pittsfield renters pay 30% or more of income on housing. Owners who sell multifamily property in Pittsfield can compare in-place rents with the HUD FY2027 two-bedroom FMR of $1,704 for the Pittsfield area before listing.
Will you buy a Pittsfield 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.
Do you work with Pittsfield brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Pittsfield, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Can I sell rental property in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield?
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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