St. Louis County · Chesterfield
Sell Your Commercial Property In Chesterfield, MO
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Chesterfield and across St. Louis County — listed or off-market, stabilized or value-add. Get clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours.
- 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
Chesterfield Submarkets: Chesterfield Valley · Town and Country · Ballwin · Wildwood — St. Louis County, MO
Local Demand
Our View On Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a high-income St. Louis County suburb where renters are a minority but apartments are not scarce. Renters occupy 22.4% of Chesterfield households, and 21.2% of homes sit in buildings with five or more units, per ACS 2020-2024. The median gross rent is $1,644 a month. Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Chesterfield, MO face a 19% residential assessment on apartments and no City of Chesterfield levy in the 2025 state rate report. The figures below cover rents, taxes and landlord rules.
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke's runs a 493-bed hospital in Chesterfield, plus more than 30 outpatient locations across greater St. Louis.RGA global headquarters
Reinsurance Group of America keeps its headquarters at 16600 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield, per RGA.High household incomes
Chesterfield's median household income is $133,037, against $70,702 for Missouri, per ACS 2020-2024.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Chesterfield
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
Chesterfield Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Chesterfield
Renters make up 22.4% of Chesterfield's 20,811 households, or 4,668 renter households, in ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Buildings with five or more units hold 21.2% of Chesterfield's 21,603 homes, per ACS table B25024. That compares with 16.6% across St. Louis County.
Chesterfield's stock is newer than the county's. Some 46.3% of homes predate 1980, against 68.6% countywide, per ACS table B25034. Anyone selling commercial property in Chesterfield is usually marketing post-1980 buildings.
Rents and affordability
Chesterfield's median gross rent is $1,644 a month in ACS 2020-2024, above $1,209 for St. Louis County. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 33.2% of Chesterfield renters, per ACS table B25070. Rental vacancy is 5.6% in profile table DP04.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,064 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,104 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,349 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,731 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,997 |
These HUD FY2027 fair market rents cover the St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area. The median Chesterfield rent runs $295 above the two-bedroom figure.
Property taxes in St. Louis County
Apartments are assessed at 19% of true value under RSMo 137.115. The Missouri State Auditor 2025 rate report lists no City of Chesterfield property tax levy. Parkway C-2, which serves part of Chesterfield, levies $3.1636 per $100 on residential property.
A $2,000,000 Parkway-side building carries $380,000 of assessed value. Parkway, Special School District, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis County and the Zoo-Museum District levy $4.9327 combined, or $18,744.26 a year. Fire, library and sewer levies are extra. Owners who sell commercial property in Chesterfield, MO can price that tax line into buyer underwriting.
Landlord rules in Missouri
Security deposits are capped at two months' rent and must be returned within 30 days under RSMo 535.300. A month-to-month tenancy ends on one month's written notice under RSMo 441.060. Local rent control is barred by RSMo 441.043.
Chesterfield requires a reoccupancy permit when a business changes use, tenancy or ownership, per the city occupancy permit page. The application fee is $126. That step applies when you sell commercial real estate in Chesterfield, MO with a commercial tenant in place.
What it means for an owner
Chesterfield pairs $133,037 median household income with 5.6% rental vacancy, so rent rolls and the tax line drive pricing. If you plan to sell commercial property in Chesterfield, MO, start with the cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings, and you can sell your apartment building in Chesterfield directly.
Seller Notes
What Shapes A Chesterfield Offer
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- Parkway C-2 levies 64.1% of the $4.9327 combined rate in the worked Chesterfield example.
- Chesterfield has 1,167 homes in buildings of 50 or more units, per ACS 2020-2024.
- Rental vacancy of 5.6% supports pricing when you sell commercial real estate in Chesterfield, MO.
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Taxes & Rules For Chesterfield Property
The Missouri rules that shape any deal in Chesterfield: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Chesterfield Seller FAQ
What do I need to know to sell commercial property in Chesterfield, MO?
Start with rents and taxes. Chesterfield's median gross rent is $1,644 a month in ACS 2020-2024, and rental vacancy is 5.6%. Apartments are assessed at 19% of true value, and the 2025 state rate report lists no City of Chesterfield levy.
How long does it take to sell commercial real estate in Chesterfield, MO?
Timing depends on the buyer and financing, so no fixed period applies. A direct buyer can skip listing time. If a business tenant changes, Chesterfield requires a reoccupancy permit with a $126 fee and an inspection by the city and St. Louis County.
What property tax does a Chesterfield apartment building pay?
On the Parkway C-2 side, the school, Special School District, community college, county and Zoo-Museum levies total $4.9327 per $100 of assessed value. A $2,000,000 building assessed at $380,000 owes $18,744.26 a year on those levies, before fire, library and sewer charges.
Can Chesterfield limit the rent I charge?
No. RSMo 441.043 bars Missouri cities and counties from enacting or enforcing ordinances that regulate the amount of rent charged for private residential or commercial rental property. Rents in Chesterfield are set by the market, with a median gross rent of $1,644.
Who buys apartment buildings in Chesterfield?
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings and can make a direct offer to sell multifamily property in Chesterfield. Buildings with five or more units hold 21.2% of Chesterfield homes, and 46.3% of homes predate 1980, per ACS 2020-2024.
Do I need to fix up my Chesterfield building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
Do you work with Chesterfield brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Chesterfield, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Who buys occupied rental property in Chesterfield?
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.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Chesterfield?
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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