Buying In Colchester, VT
Sell Your Commercial Property In Colchester, VT
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Colchester and across Chittenden 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
Areas We Target: Malletts Bay · Fort Ethan Allen · Winooski · Colchester Village — Chittenden County, VT
The Colchester Market
What Drives Rentals In Colchester
Colchester is a town of 17,648 people in Chittenden County, Vermont, per the Census ACS 2020-2024. Median gross rent is $1,474 a month, and median household income is $97,891. Renters hold 25.9% of occupied homes. Saint Michael's College enrolled 1,323 students there in fall 2024, per NCES.
This profile gives owners who want to sell commercial property in Colchester, VT the rent, tax and tenancy figures buyers check first. Winooski and Essex Junction are separate municipalities with their own rates.
Saint Michael's College
NCES lists 1,323 students, 1,120 of them undergraduates, in fall 2024 at One Winooski Park, Colchester.UVM Medical Center, Burlington
Vermont's 2024 hospital report lists 499 beds and 8,060 employees at 111 Colchester Avenue in Burlington.GlobalFoundries, Essex Junction
GlobalFoundries said in October 2023 that around 1,800 employees work at its Essex Junction site, outside Colchester.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Colchester
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
Colchester Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Colchester
Renters occupy 25.9% of occupied homes in Colchester, per the ACS 2020-2024 tenure table. That is 1,835 of 7,092 households, below Chittenden County's 36.1%.
Buildings of five or more units hold 11.8% of Colchester's 7,853 housing units, per table B25024. Of those units, 47.6% predate 1980 (table B25034). For anyone selling commercial property in Colchester, that small five-plus share means few direct comparables.
Rents and affordability in Colchester
Median gross rent in Colchester was $1,474 a month in ACS 2020-2024 (table B25064). HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA is $2,165 (HUD Fair Market Rents).
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,550 |
| One-bedroom | $1,719 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,165 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,733 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,845 |
In ACS 2020-2024, 44.9% of Colchester renter households paid 30% or more of income on rent (table B25070). Colchester's rental vacancy was 0.0%, with a 1.4-point margin of error (table DP04).
Property taxes in Chittenden County: Colchester rates
Colchester's FY2027 non-residential tax rate is $1.5289 per $100 of assessed value, per the town's tax page. Vermont lists Colchester's FY2027 common level of appraisal at 100.00%, with a 2026 reappraisal (FY2027 education tax rates).
- A building assessed at $2,000,000 owes $30,578 a year at that rate.
- The $1.1555 education rate yields $23,110, and the $0.3734 municipal rate yields $7,468.
- Vermont's 1.25% transfer tax under 32 V.S.A. § 9602 equals $25,000 on a $2,000,000 sale.
Before you sell commercial property in Colchester, VT, pull the parcel's current assessment. Appeals from the listers go to the board of civil authority within 14 days, under 32 V.S.A. § 4404.
Landlord rules in Colchester
A Vermont landlord has 14 days from move-out to return a security deposit with an itemized statement, under 9 V.S.A. § 4461. A nonpayment termination notice must give at least 14 days, under 9 V.S.A. § 4467. Rent increases need 60 days' actual notice, under 9 V.S.A. § 4455.
At a sale, deposits transfer to the new landlord. Owners who plan to sell commercial real estate in Colchester, VT should reconcile the deposit ledger with the rent roll.
What it means for a Colchester apartment owner
Colchester pairs a $1,474 median rent with a $1.5289 non-residential rate and a thin five-plus stock.
Test pricing with our cap rate calculator. To sell your apartment building in Colchester without a public listing, Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly. Read how our direct purchase process works.
To sell commercial property in Colchester, VT, start with the rent roll, deposit ledger and FY2027 tax bill.
Seller Notes
What Shapes A Colchester Offer
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- Winooski and Essex Junction set their own tax rates; Colchester's FY2027 rates apply only inside town lines.
- Vermont lists Colchester's FY2027 common level of appraisal at 100.00%, alongside a 2026 town reappraisal.
- Plans to sell commercial real estate in Colchester, VT should count Vermont's 1.25% transfer tax.
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Taxes & Rules For Colchester Property
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Colchester Seller FAQ
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Colchester, VT?
Start with three figures. Colchester's FY2027 non-residential tax rate is $1.5289 per $100 of assessed value. Median gross rent was $1,474 in ACS 2020-2024. Vermont's property transfer tax is 1.25% of value, or $25,000 on a $2,000,000 sale.
What taxes apply when I sell commercial real estate in Colchester, VT?
Vermont's transfer tax under 32 V.S.A. 9602 is 1.25% of the value transferred for property like an apartment building. It also reaches the transfer or acquisition of a controlling interest in an entity that holds Vermont property. Annual property tax runs $1.5289 per $100.
How much property tax does a Colchester apartment building pay?
At Colchester's FY2027 non-residential rate of $1.5289 per $100, a building assessed at $2,000,000 owes $30,578. That splits into $23,110 of state education tax and $7,468 of municipal tax. Installments are due August 31, 2026, November 16, 2026 and March 15, 2027.
How fast must a Vermont landlord return a security deposit?
Under 9 V.S.A. 4461, a landlord has 14 days from move-out to return the deposit with an itemized statement. Missing the deadline forfeits the right to withhold any part, and willful failure costs double the amount withheld. At a sale, deposits transfer to the new landlord.
Do Colchester rents support a strong sale price?
Colchester's median gross rent was $1,474 in ACS 2020-2024, below Chittenden County's $1,646 and above Vermont's $1,234. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent is $2,165. Before you sell multifamily property in Colchester, compare in-place rents with that benchmark.
Do I need to fix up my Colchester 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 Chittenden 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.
Can I sell rental property in Colchester with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Colchester?
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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