Buying In Mesquite, TX
Sell Your Commercial Property In Mesquite, TX
From Town East to Balch Springs, we buy Mesquite 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
Where We Look: Town East · Downtown Mesquite · Balch Springs · Sunnyvale — Dallas County, TX
The Mesquite Market
What Drives Rentals In Mesquite
Mesquite, TX sits in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, with most of the city in Dallas County and a smaller portion extending into Kaufman County, per the City of Mesquite's own 2025 tax-rate table. Renters fill 37.2% of Mesquite's 50,171 occupied households at a median $1,513 a month, while 5+ unit buildings hold just 21.6% of the housing stock, under Census ACS 2020-2024 data. The Mesquite Airport Logistics Center, Dallas College Eastfield and Town East Mall anchor local jobs along the I-20 and I-635 corridors. Owners who sell commercial property in Mesquite, TX need separate county tax lines to price a sale correctly.
Mesquite Airport Logistics Center
A two-million-square-foot industrial park near I-20, I-635 and Mesquite Metro Airport, built by Dalfen Industrial and Stream Realty.Dallas College Eastfield campus
One of Dallas College's seven campuses, part of a district serving 105,577 credit students from Fall 2024 through Summer 2025.Town East Mall retail corridor
Mesquite's second-largest employer, with 1.2 million square feet, about 170 stores and 2,250 jobs, per the city's economic development office.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Mesquite
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
Mesquite Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Mesquite
37.2% of Mesquite's 50,171 occupied households rent, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey (ACS). 5+ unit buildings hold 21.6% of the city's 53,953 housing units, and 40.5% of that stock was built before 1980, under the same ACS tables. That rental depth is why owners come to us to sell your apartment building in Mesquite.
Rents and affordability
Mesquite's median gross rent is $1,513 a month under ACS 2020-2024 data, about 25% of the $72,537 median household income. 59.0% of renter households pay 30%+ of income toward rent and 35.5% pay 50%+, per ACS table B25070. Fair market rents here fall under one HUD area, so owners who sell commercial real estate in Mesquite, TX can use a single rent comp set.
| Unit size | Dallas, TX HUD FMR Area (FY2027) |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,491 |
| One-bedroom | $1,536 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,807 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,275 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,892 |
Property taxes in Dallas and Kaufman counties
Mesquite's city tax rate is $0.7046920 per $100 of valuation for 2025, but the full bill depends on which county the parcel sits in, per the City of Mesquite's own tax-rate table. Texas has no state property tax and no state or local real estate transfer tax; appraisal districts assess at market value and each entity sets its own rate. The Dallas County portion totals city plus Mesquite ISD ($1.1069000), Dallas County ($0.2155000), Dallas College ($0.1065750) and Parkland Hospital ($0.2120000) for $2.3456670 per $100, while the Kaufman County portion swaps in Kaufman County's $0.4275260 rate for a $2.5576930 total. On a $2,000,000 building, the Dallas County portion owes about $46,913 a year and the Kaufman County portion about $51,154. That gap matters to anyone who wants to sell commercial property in Mesquite, TX, since buyers underwrite each parcel by its county.
Landlord rules
Property Code Section 24.005 sets a 3-day minimum written notice to vacate before a nonpayment eviction filing, unless a lease sets a different period. Deposits carry no statutory dollar cap but must be refunded within 30 days of surrender, under Section 92.103. Local Government Code Section 214.902 blocks cities from adopting rent control outside a governor-approved disaster, a rule that matters to anyone selling commercial property in Mesquite since no local ordinance can override it.
What it means for an owner
Owners who sell commercial property in Mesquite, TX are pricing into a market where renters fill 37.2% of households but 5+ unit buildings hold only 21.6% of the stock, a supply gap on both sides of the county line. The Mesquite Airport Logistics Center, Dallas College Eastfield and Town East Mall's 2,250 jobs anchor that demand, which is why sponsors choose to sell multifamily property in Mesquite through brokers who track each county's tax line separately. Run the numbers with our cap rate calculator or start at Sell My Apartment Building.
Good To Know
Selling In Mesquite
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- Mesquite's rental vacancy rate was 10.6% under ACS 2020-2024, not large enough to signal an oversupplied market.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Mesquite, TX should underwrite Dallas County and Kaufman County parcels separately.
- Mesquite ISD's $1.1069000 per $100 rate is the single largest line on either county's tax bill.
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Taxes & Rules For Mesquite Property
The Texas rules that shape any deal in Mesquite: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Mesquite Seller FAQ
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Mesquite, TX?
Price by county: the City of Mesquite's own tax table lists a Dallas County total of $2.3456670 per $100 and a Kaufman County total of $2.5576930 per $100 for 2025, with the only difference being which county's line item applies to that parcel.
Why do investors sell commercial real estate in Mesquite, TX near the logistics corridor?
The two-million-square-foot Mesquite Airport Logistics Center sits near Highway 80, I-20, I-635, I-30 and Mesquite Metro Airport, and that access keeps industrial and nearby multifamily demand steady, which supports pricing for a sale in either county.
Is Mesquite split between two counties for property tax purposes?
Yes. The City of Mesquite publishes separate 2025 tax-rate tables for Dallas County and Kaufman County parcels; both list the same city, Mesquite ISD, Dallas College and Parkland Hospital rates, but a different county line, $0.2155000 versus $0.4275260 per $100.
What does a two-bedroom apartment rent for under HUD's fair market rents?
HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,807 in the Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, which covers Mesquite, per HUD's FMR documentation; a three-bedroom unit runs $2,275 under the same schedule.
How does Texas law handle security deposits and eviction notices for Mesquite rentals?
Texas sets no dollar cap on security deposits but requires a refund within 30 days of move-out under Property Code Section 92.103, and a 3-day written notice to vacate before a nonpayment eviction filing under Section 24.005.
What if my Mesquite 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.
How does a sale to you work in Dallas 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.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Mesquite 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.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Mesquite?
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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Selling A Building In Mesquite?
Send the address, unit count, and asking price if you have one. We keep every conversation confidential.
