Apartment Acquisitions · Williamsport
Sell Your Commercial Property In Williamsport, PA
From Downtown Williamsport to Vallamont, we buy Williamsport 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
Williamsport Submarkets: Downtown Williamsport · Newberry · Vallamont · South Williamsport — Lycoming County, PA
Local Demand
Our View On Williamsport
Williamsport is a Lycoming County city of 27,612 residents, per ACS 2020-2024 estimates. Renters head 57.0% of Williamsport's occupied homes, well above the 30.9% county share. Anyone looking to sell commercial property in Williamsport, PA faces a 2026 combined rate of 42.65 mills. Median household income is $48,851, and median gross rent is $855 a month. UPMC Williamsport, Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lycoming College anchor local rental demand. Williamsport homes have a median build year of 1938, per the same survey.
UPMC Williamsport
UPMC Williamsport operates 224 beds and 22 bassinets at 700 High Street, with a 24-hour emergency department.Pennsylvania College of Technology
Penn College enrolled 4,741 students in fall 2026 and lists 859 full-time employees at its Williamsport campus.Lycoming College
Lycoming College reported its strongest enrollment in four years for fall 2026, with total deposits up 9.4%.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Williamsport
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
Williamsport Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Williamsport
57.0% of Williamsport households rent, or 6,451 of 11,320 occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure estimates. Lycoming County overall rents at 30.9%. Buildings with five or more units hold 22.6% of Williamsport's 13,107 homes, against 10.4% countywide.
Williamsport's stock is old: 83.8% was built before 1980, and the median year built is 1938.
Rents and affordability in Williamsport
$855 a month is Williamsport's median gross rent, per ACS 2020-2024. That sits $354 below the Pennsylvania median of $1,209. In Williamsport, 46.6% of renter households pay 30% or more of income on rent.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $847 |
| One-bedroom | $1,005 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,217 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,623 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,792 |
HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Williamsport, PA MSA took effect October 1, 2026. The $1,217 two-bedroom figure runs $362 above the city median, a gap buyers price when you sell commercial real estate in Williamsport, PA.
Property taxes in Lycoming County
42.65 mills is the 2026 combined rate for the City of Williamsport, per Lycoming County's millage table updated June 2026. It combines 7.0 county mills, 17.55 city mills and 18.1 Williamsport Area School District mills for July 2026 to June 2027.
Pennsylvania's Revenue Department sets Lycoming County's common level ratio factor at 2.29 for July 2026 through June 2027. A $2,000,000 price divided by 2.29 implies about $873,362 assessed, or roughly $37,249 a year in tax.
A deed to sell commercial property in Williamsport, PA owes the 1% state realty transfer tax, or $20,000 on $2,000,000. Lycoming County's Board of Assessment Appeals hears real estate appeals in October.
Landlord rules in Williamsport
Williamsport's Bureau of Codes carries out inspections of rental properties in the city. Pennsylvania caps deposits at two months' rent in year one and one month after, refunded within 30 days, under 68 P.S. 250.511a-250.512 (FindLaw).
Nonpayment of rent allows a ten-day notice to quit under 68 P.S. 250.501 (FindLaw).
What it means for a Williamsport owner
To sell commercial property in Williamsport, PA, budget for 42.65 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 Williamsport without a listing. Test your numbers with our cap rate calculator.
Seller Notes
Selling In Williamsport
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- Williamsport Area School District levies 18.1 mills for July 2026 to June 2027, per Lycoming County.
- When selling commercial property in Williamsport, expect buyers to weigh 83.8% pre-1980 housing stock.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Williamsport, PA pay Pennsylvania's 1% state realty transfer tax.
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Williamsport Seller FAQ
What will taxes cost if I sell commercial property in Williamsport, PA?
Williamsport's 2026 combined rate is 42.65 mills. Using Lycoming County's 2.29 common level ratio factor, a $2,000,000 price implies about $873,362 assessed and $37,249 in yearly tax. The deed also owes Pennsylvania's 1% realty transfer tax, or $20,000.
Can I sell commercial real estate in Williamsport, PA without a listing?
Yes. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly. Williamsport has 6,451 renter households, 57.0% of occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024. Buildings of five or more units hold 22.6% of its housing, so owners can sell multifamily property in Williamsport to one buyer.
How do Williamsport rents compare with HUD fair market rents?
Williamsport's median gross rent is $855 a month, per ACS 2020-2024. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Williamsport, PA MSA is $1,217, effective October 1, 2026. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 46.6% of Williamsport renter households.
Who inspects rental properties in Williamsport?
Williamsport's Bureau of Codes, at 245 West Fourth Street, handles inspections of rental properties in the city. State law caps deposits at two months' rent in year one and one month after, with refunds due within 30 days of move-out.
How much rental housing does Williamsport have in larger buildings?
Buildings with five or more units hold 2,967 of Williamsport's 13,107 homes, or 22.6%, per ACS 2020-2024. Lycoming County's share is 10.4%. The median Williamsport home was built in 1938, and 83.8% of its housing predates 1980.
Do I need to fix up my Williamsport 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 Williamsport brokers and agents?
We do. Agents can bring us listed or pocket-listing deals in Williamsport, and we keep every conversation confidential.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Williamsport 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.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Williamsport?
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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