Johnstown Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Johnstown, PA
We are an active buyer of Johnstown 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
Areas We Target: Downtown Johnstown · Westmont · Richland · Moxham — Cambria County, PA
Why Johnstown
Why We Buy Multifamily In Johnstown
Johnstown is a Cambria County city of 18,087 residents, per ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Renters head 44.8% of Johnstown's occupied homes, close to double the county share of 23.6%. Anyone planning to sell commercial property in Johnstown, PA faces a 2026 combined rate of 138.3521 mills. Median gross rent is $644 a month, and median household income is $37,888. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Kongsberg's Johnstown turret plant and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown are the area's anchor institutions.
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has 537 beds, a Level 1 trauma center and seven residency programs on Franklin Street.Kongsberg turret production
Kongsberg's Johnstown site added over 36,000 square feet of manufacturing space in a $10 million expansion, celebrated February 20, 2026.Pitt-Johnstown
Pitt-Johnstown enrolls about 2,200 students on a 729-acre campus in Richland Township, about 8 miles from the city.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Johnstown
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
Johnstown Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Johnstown
44.8% of Johnstown households rent, or 4,014 of 8,953 occupied homes in ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Cambria County as a whole rents at 23.6%. Apartments in buildings of five or more units account for 18.3% of Johnstown's 11,654 homes. Johnstown's housing is old: 92.0% predates 1980, and the median year built is 1942.
Rents and affordability in Johnstown
A typical Johnstown renter pays $644 a month in gross rent, per ACS 2020-2024. The Pennsylvania median is $1,209, or $565 more. In Johnstown, 38.3% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on rent.
| Bedrooms | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $832 |
| One-bedroom | $837 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,014 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,404 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,429 |
HUD's FY2027 schedule for the Johnstown, PA MSA started October 1, 2026. Its $1,014 two-bedroom rent runs $370 above the Johnstown median, a spread to model before you sell commercial real estate in Johnstown, PA.
Property taxes in Cambria County
138.3521 mills is Johnstown's 2026 combined property tax rate, from Cambria County's mill rate table dated July 1, 2026. It splits into 37.25 county mills, 52.4821 city mills and 48.62 school mills, the rate the table gives Greater Johnstown School District. Johnstown's row shows one rate, with no land-and-building split.
For July 2026 through June 2027, Pennsylvania's Revenue Department sets Cambria County's common level ratio factor at 8.93. Dividing a $2,000,000 price by 8.93 implies about $223,964 assessed, or roughly $30,986 a year in tax. Cambria County takes annual assessment appeals from February 1 until 4:00 p.m. on August 1.
Any deed to sell commercial property in Johnstown, PA owes Pennsylvania's 1% state realty transfer tax, or $20,000 on $2,000,000.
Landlord rules in Johnstown
Every rental unit in Johnstown must be registered with the Code Enforcement Office, which has waived registration fees. Inspections cost $150 per multi-family dwelling, or $50 per unit for owners holding 10 or more Johnstown units.
Under 68 P.S. 250.511a-250.512 (FindLaw), deposits top out at two months' rent in year one and one month afterward. Refunds are due within 30 days of move-out. Unpaid rent triggers a ten-day notice to quit under 68 P.S. 250.501 (FindLaw).
What it means for a Johnstown owner
To sell commercial property in Johnstown, PA, plan around 138.3521 mills of yearly tax and the 1% state transfer tax. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings, so you can sell your apartment building in Johnstown without a listing. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center runs 537 beds at its Franklin Street campus in Johnstown. Run your figures through our cap rate calculator.
Local Knowledge
Pricing Your Building In Johnstown
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- For owners selling commercial property in Johnstown, school taxes run 48.62 mills for 2026-2027.
- Johnstown rental vacancy measures 5.2% in ACS 2020-2024 data, with a 2.6-point margin of error.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Johnstown, PA pay Pennsylvania's 1% state realty transfer tax.
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Taxes & Rules For Johnstown Property
The Pennsylvania rules that shape any deal in Johnstown: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Johnstown Seller FAQ
How much tax will I owe to sell commercial property in Johnstown, PA?
Johnstown's 2026 combined rate is 138.3521 mills. Using Cambria County's 8.93 common level ratio factor, a $2,000,000 price implies about $223,964 assessed and $30,986 in yearly tax. The deed also owes Pennsylvania's 1% realty transfer tax, or $20,000.
Can I sell commercial real estate in Johnstown, PA without listing it?
Yes. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly. Johnstown has 4,014 renter households, 44.8% of occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024. Buildings with five or more units hold 18.3% of Johnstown housing, so owners can sell multifamily property in Johnstown to a direct buyer.
How do Johnstown rents compare with HUD fair market rents?
Johnstown's median gross rent is $644 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Johnstown, PA MSA is $1,014, effective October 1, 2026. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 38.3% of Johnstown renter households.
Do Johnstown rental units need to be registered?
Yes. All rental units in Johnstown must be registered with the City of Johnstown Code Enforcement Office, and registration fees are waived. Inspections cost $150 per multi-family dwelling, or $50 per unit for owners with 10 or more units in Johnstown.
When can I appeal my Cambria County assessment?
Cambria County's Board of Assessment Appeals accepts annual appeals from 9:00 a.m. February 1 until 4:00 p.m. August 1. Late notices are rejected even if mailed earlier. After a notice of a changed or interim assessment, owners have 40 days to appeal.
What if my Johnstown 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.
Do you work with Johnstown brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Johnstown, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Johnstown without evicting tenants?
It is. We buy apartment buildings occupied, and tenants stay on their current leases. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit buildings, so occupied properties are the norm for us.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Johnstown?
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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