Apartment Acquisitions · Quincy
Sell Your Commercial Property In Quincy, MA
We are an active buyer of Quincy 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: Quincy Center · Wollaston · North Quincy · Squantum — Norfolk County, MA
Local Demand
Our View On Quincy
Quincy has four MBTA Red Line stations, and 54.8% of its homes are renters, per ACS 2020-2024. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Quincy, MA face a FY2026 residential tax rate of $11.78 per $1,000 and a Norfolk County deeds excise of $4.56 per $1,000. This profile gathers Census, HUD, city and state sources for Norfolk County. It covers who rents in Quincy, rents against HUD's FY2027 fair market rents, tax math on a $2,000,000 building and Massachusetts landlord rules.
Red Line to downtown Boston
Four Red Line stops serve Quincy; 16.3% of Quincy resident workers commute by transit, versus 6.5% statewide.Quincy Center revitalization
The city posts Quincy Center revitalization Amendment Number 6 and a DIF 5 bond authorization; Hancock Adams Common anchors downtown.Quincy College
Quincy College, founded in 1958 on Hancock Street, serves approximately 3,500 students, per its own about page.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Quincy
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
Quincy Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Quincy
Renters occupy 54.8% of Quincy homes, against 31.3% in Norfolk County and 37.5% in Massachusetts, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Buildings with five or more units hold 19,464 homes, or 40.5% of Quincy's housing stock, versus 25.1% countywide, per table B25024.
Quincy's median home dates to 1958, and 68.5% predate 1980, per table B25034.
Rents and affordability in Quincy
Quincy's median gross rent is $2,118 a month, against $1,762 statewide, per ACS table B25064.
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent make up 46.2% of Quincy renter households, and 20.4% pay half or more, per table B25070. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Quincy, MA meet buyers who underwrite those rents.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,440 |
| One-bedroom | $2,518 |
| Two-bedroom | $3,008 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,584 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,953 |
These are HUD fair market rents for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, which includes Quincy.
Property taxes in Norfolk County
Quincy's FY2026 residential tax rate is $11.78 per $1,000, and its commercial rate is $23.53, per the Quincy Assessors tax rates page. Massachusetts law defines class one residential as property with one or more dwelling units, so a five-plus unit building takes the $11.78 rate. Owners who sell commercial property in Quincy, MA should model that rate.
On a $2,000,000 assessed value, the residential rate gives $23,560 a year ($2,000,000 / 1,000 x $11.78). The same value at the $23.53 commercial rate would be $47,060.
The Massachusetts deeds excise is $2.28 per $500, or $4.56 per $1,000, which is $9,120 on $2,000,000 in Norfolk County. Selling commercial property in Quincy carries that cost. An abatement application is due within three months after the first bill is sent, per G.L. c. 59, section 59.
Landlord rules in Quincy
- A security deposit cannot exceed the first month's rent, and the balance is due back within 30 days after the tenancy ends, per G.L. c. 186, section 15B.
- Nonpayment under a written lease allows a 14-day notice to quit, per G.L. c. 186, section 11.
- A monthly tenancy at will ends on notice equal to the payment interval or 30 days, whichever is longer, per G.L. c. 186, section 12.
What it means for a Quincy owner
Quincy owners face an $11.78 residential tax rate and a $9,120 deeds excise on a $2,000,000 sale, with five-plus unit buildings at 40.5% of the housing stock. Run the cap rate calculator first.
Skyline Capital Investments buys apartment buildings with five or more units. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Quincy, MA or sell your apartment building in Quincy can start at sell my apartment building.
Seller Notes
Pricing Your Building In Quincy
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- Quincy's FY2026 rates split: $11.78 residential per $1,000 versus $23.53 commercial, so class one status matters.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Quincy, MA can compare 40.5% five-plus units with Norfolk County's 25.1%.
- The deeds excise of $4.56 per $1,000 adds $9,120 to a $2,000,000 Quincy sale.
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Taxes & Rules For Quincy Property
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Quincy Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Quincy, MA?
Start with the FY2026 tax bill, a current rent roll and a deeds excise estimate. Quincy charges $11.78 per $1,000 residential, and a $2,000,000 sale carries $9,120 in excise. Price from net operating income, then request offers from buyers of five-plus unit buildings.
What should I know before I sell commercial real estate in Quincy, MA?
Quincy renters make up 54.8% of households, and median gross rent is $2,118 a month. Buyers underwrite rents, the 68.5% pre-1980 housing share and the $11.78 tax rate, so assemble leases, repair records and tax bills before listing.
What is the property tax rate on apartments in Quincy?
Quincy's FY2026 residential rate is $11.78 per $1,000, and apartments with five or more units are class one residential under Massachusetts law. A $2,000,000 assessed value produces $23,560 a year at that rate, against $47,060 at the commercial rate.
What does a Quincy seller pay in deeds excise?
Massachusetts charges $2.28 per $500, or $4.56 per $1,000, on the sales price of real estate, less any mortgage assumed. Owners who sell multifamily property in Quincy pay $9,120 on a $2,000,000 sale in Norfolk County.
How much notice does a Quincy landlord give for unpaid rent?
Massachusetts allows a 14-day notice to quit when rent due under a written lease goes unpaid. A monthly tenancy at will ends on notice equal to the payment interval or 30 days, whichever is longer.
What if my Quincy 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.
How does a sale to you work in Norfolk County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Who buys occupied rental property in Quincy?
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 Quincy?
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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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Quincy submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
