Woodbury Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Woodbury, MN
We are an active buyer of Woodbury 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
Woodbury Submarkets: Oakdale · Cottage Grove · Lake Elmo · Maplewood — Washington County, MN
The Woodbury Market
What Drives Rentals In Woodbury
Woodbury, MN is a Washington County suburb of 78,305 residents that grew 21.2% between the 2010 and 2020 Census. Renters occupy 22.4% of Woodbury homes, and only 14.1% of the housing stock sits in buildings of five or more units, per ACS 2020-2024 data. An owner who wants to sell commercial property in Woodbury, MN is pricing against a median gross rent of $1,908, a composite tax capacity rate near 92.70% for taxes payable 2026, and a city license requirement for multi-dwelling rentals.
3M global headquarters
3M's global headquarters sits on a 139.35-acre campus in neighboring Maplewood, per the City of Maplewood's history of the site.Woodbury Lakes retail center
Woodbury Lakes alone totals 357,449 square feet of leasable retail space, per Kimco Realty.Fast population growth
Woodbury's population grew 21.2% from 61,961 in 2010 to 75,102 in 2020, per the U.S. Census Bureau.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Woodbury
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
Woodbury Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Woodbury
Renters occupy 22.4% of Woodbury homes, 6,563 of 29,312 households, per ACS 2020-2024. Buildings of five or more units hold 14.1% of local housing, above Washington County's 12.7% share (ACS units-in-structure table). An owner who wants to sell multifamily property in Woodbury is marketing a smaller rental base than most east-metro suburbs (ACS year-built table).
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent is $1,908 a month, well above Minnesota's $1,280 statewide figure, per ACS 2020-2024. Median household income is $125,310, 1.4 times the $89,062 statewide figure (ACS income table).
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent total 43.7%, and 24.2% pay half or more (ACS rent-burden table). Owners weighing whether to sell commercial property in Woodbury, MN can show buyers that rent cushion when pricing a deal.
| HUD FY2027 FMR | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,265 |
| One-bedroom | $1,427 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,734 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,264 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,538 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington HUD Metro FMR Area, effective October 1, 2026 (HUD fair market rents).
Property taxes in Washington County
A $2,000,000 apartment building in Woodbury owes about $23,176 a year under Washington County's composite tax capacity rate of 92.70% for taxes payable 2026 (Washington County 2026 tax rate calculation). Class 4a apartments of four or more units are taxed at 1.25% of value (Minnesota Department of Revenue): $2,000,000 x 1.25% = $25,000 tax capacity, and $25,000 x 0.9270 = $23,175.68.
A Woodbury seller also owes Minnesota's 0.33% deed tax, $6,600 on a $2,000,000 sale (Minn. Stat. 287.21); an owner who wants to sell commercial real estate in Woodbury, MN should budget that cost apart from the annual property tax bill.
Landlord rules in Woodbury
Minnesota landlords return a security deposit within three weeks of lease end, with simple interest (Minn. Stat. 504B.178). A nonpayment notice gives a tenant 14 days to pay rent or vacate (Minn. Stat. 504B.321).
Woodbury requires an annual rental license for multiple-dwelling property, including apartment buildings, renewed each Dec. 31 (City of Woodbury rental licenses). An owner selling commercial property in Woodbury keeps that license current; rent control needs voter approval at a general election (Minn. Stat. 471.9996).
What it means for an owner
Buyers underwrite a Woodbury apartment building on its rent roll, current rental license and a tax bill near 1.1%-1.2% of value. An owner ready to sell commercial property in Woodbury, MN should assemble those records before listing.
Skyline Capital Investments buys buildings with five or more units. To sell your apartment building in Woodbury, start with the cap rate calculator, then see how we buy apartment buildings.
Seller Notes
Pricing Your Building In Woodbury
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- Washington County's composite tax capacity rate for Woodbury runs about 92.70% for taxes payable 2026.
- Minnesota's deed tax is 0.33% of net consideration, or $6,600 on a $2,000,000 Woodbury sale.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Woodbury, MN carry a 1.25% class 4a apartment tax rate.
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Taxes & Rules For Woodbury Property
The Minnesota rules that shape any deal in Woodbury: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Woodbury Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Woodbury, MN?
Start with a rent roll, current Woodbury rental license, and the latest Washington County tax statement. Buyers price a Woodbury building on those documents and on occupancy history. Skyline Capital Investments buys buildings with five or more units and can review a property directly from that file.
What does it cost to sell commercial real estate in Woodbury, MN?
Minnesota charges a deed tax of 0.33% of net consideration under Minn. Stat. 287.21. On a $2,000,000 Woodbury building that is $6,600. Property tax is separate and continues at the Washington County rate until the closing date transfers the bill.
How much property tax does a Woodbury apartment building pay?
Class 4a apartments are taxed at 1.25% of value for taxes payable 2026. Applying Washington County's 92.70% composite rate, a $2,000,000 Woodbury building owes about $23,176 a year. Pricing a sale means budgeting around that annual tax load.
Does Woodbury require a rental license for apartment buildings?
Yes. Woodbury requires an annual rental license for multiple-dwelling property, including apartment buildings, renewed by Dec. 31 each year. A buyer underwriting a Woodbury apartment building will ask for the current license file and any outstanding code violations.
Can Woodbury cap rents on apartment buildings?
Not on its own. Under Minn. Stat. 471.9996, a city can adopt rent control on private residential property only if voters approve it at a general election. Woodbury owners set rents under their leases unless that vote happens.
Will you buy a Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury?
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.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Woodbury?
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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