Buying In Upper Darby, PA
Sell Your Commercial Property In Upper Darby, PA
From 69th Street to Stonehurst, we buy Upper Darby multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- 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
Upper Darby Submarkets: 69th Street · Drexel Hill · Stonehurst · Highland Park — Delaware County, PA
Local Demand
Our View On Upper Darby
Upper Darby Township in Delaware County has 85,486 residents, per ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Renters head 14,121 households, or 42.5% of occupied homes. Owners planning to sell commercial property in Upper Darby, PA face a 2026 combined rate of 45.1520 mills. Median gross rent is $1,328 a month. Buildings with five or more units hold 18.1% of housing, and 92.1% of homes predate 1980. SEPTA's 69th Street Transportation Center anchors the township's east end, and 23.5% of Upper Darby residents were born abroad.
69th Street Transportation Center
SEPTA's Upper Darby hub links Market-Frankford Line, Norristown High Speed Line, trolley routes 101 and 102, and 18 bus routes.Transit commuters
Public transit carries 12.9% of Upper Darby workers, against 3.6% statewide, per ACS 2020-2024 table B08301.Immigrant community
Foreign-born residents number 20,096, or 23.5% of Upper Darby, against 7.7% across Pennsylvania (ACS 2020-2024).Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Upper Darby
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
Upper Darby Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Upper Darby
Renters head 42.5% of Upper Darby Township's 33,208 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure estimates. Pennsylvania's renter share is 30.7%. Buildings with five or more units hold 18.1% of the township's 35,306 housing units. Upper Darby's stock is old: 92.1% was built before 1980, with a median year built of 1948.
Rents and affordability in Upper Darby
Median gross rent in Upper Darby is $1,328 a month (ACS 2020-2024). That sits $44 under the Delaware County median. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 51.2% of Upper Darby renter households. Rental vacancy is 5.2%, per ACS profile table DP04.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,438 |
| One-bedroom | $1,558 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,860 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,216 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,445 |
These Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA fair market rents began October 1, 2026. HUD's two-bedroom rate is $532 above the township median rent. Buyers price that gap when owners sell commercial real estate in Upper Darby, PA.
Property taxes in Delaware County
Upper Darby's 2026 combined rate is 45.1520 mills, per Delaware County's 2026 tax rate table. It splits into 4.6090 county, 14.0200 township and 26.523 Upper Darby School District mills. Pennsylvania's Revenue Department sets Delaware County's common level ratio factor at 1.83 for July 2026 to June 2027.
Dividing a $2,000,000 price by 1.83 gives about $1,092,896 of assessed value and $49,346 in yearly tax. A deed to sell commercial property in Upper Darby, PA carries 2.5% transfer tax: 1% state and 1.5% township since January 1, 2022, per the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds.
Landlord rules in Upper Darby
Upper Darby Township requires a rental license for every non-owner-occupied unit, per its Housing (Rentals) division. Licenses last one year and do not transfer to a new owner. Each rental must pass inspection at least once every three years.
Pennsylvania caps deposits at two months' rent in year one and requires refunds within 30 days, under 68 P.S. 250.511a (FindLaw). Unpaid rent allows a ten-day notice to quit, under 68 P.S. 250.501 (FindLaw).
What it means for an Upper Darby owner
Owners who sell commercial property in Upper Darby, PA should plan for 45.1520 mills of yearly tax and $50,000 of transfer tax on a $2,000,000 deal. A buyer also needs a new township rental license. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings, so you can sell your apartment building in Upper Darby without listing it. Run your numbers with our cap rate calculator.
Seller Notes
Selling In Upper Darby
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- Owners selling commercial property in Upper Darby pay 26.523 Upper Darby School District mills for 2025-2026.
- Deeds from owners who sell commercial real estate in Upper Darby, PA owe 1.5% township transfer tax.
- To sell multifamily property in Upper Darby, expect buyers to apply for a new one-year rental license.
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Upper Darby Seller FAQ
What will taxes cost if I sell commercial property in Upper Darby, PA?
A deed in Upper Darby Township carries 2.5% realty transfer tax, or $50,000 on a $2,000,000 sale, per the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds. The township keeps 1.5% and the state 1%. Yearly property tax for 2026 is 45.1520 mills.
Is there renter demand if I sell commercial real estate in Upper Darby, PA?
Upper Darby has 14,121 renter households, 42.5% of occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024. Rental vacancy is 5.2%. Public transit carries 12.9% of township workers, helped by the 69th Street Transportation Center. Buildings with five or more units hold 18.1% of Upper Darby housing units.
How do Upper Darby rents compare with HUD fair market rents?
Median gross rent in Upper Darby is $1,328 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area is $1,860. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 51.2% of renter households.
Does a rental license transfer when an Upper Darby building sells?
No. Upper Darby Township rental licenses last one year and are not transferable to new owners, per the township Housing (Rentals) division. Every rental must pass inspection at least once every three years, and late renewals pay double fees.
How does the common level ratio change my Upper Darby tax estimate?
Pennsylvania's Revenue Department sets Delaware County's factor at 1.83 from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. A $2,000,000 price divided by 1.83 is about $1,092,896 assessed. At 45.1520 mills, yearly tax in Upper Darby would be about $49,346.
Do I need to fix up my Upper Darby building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
How does a sale to you work in Delaware 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 Upper Darby?
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 Upper Darby?
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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