Virginia · Alexandria
Sell Your Commercial Property In Alexandria, VA
From Old Town to Carlyle, we buy Alexandria 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
Areas We Target: Old Town · Del Ray · Carlyle · the West End
Why Alexandria
Why We Buy Multifamily In Alexandria
Alexandria, VA is an independent city with 156,976 residents in ACS 2020-2024, so city data replaces county data. Renters occupy 57.9% of homes, and median gross rent is $2,089. Anyone looking to sell commercial property in Alexandria, VA starts from a fiscal 2027 real estate rate of $1.135 per $100.
The USPTO campus on Dulany Street and Virginia Tech's Potomac Yard building anchor renter demand. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings, so owners can sell multifamily property in Alexandria directly.
USPTO headquarters campus
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office campus at 600 Dulany Street has seven buildings and two garages.Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
Academic Building One, 300,000 square feet beside Potomac Yard-VT Metro, hosts 500+ graduate students.Transit and remote commuters
In ACS 2020-2024, 12.1% of Alexandria workers rode public transit, against 2.3% statewide; 28.9% worked from home.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Alexandria
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
Alexandria Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Alexandria
Renters occupy 57.9% of Alexandria homes, or 44,031 households, in ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Buildings with 5+ units hold 60.9% of Alexandria housing, against 18.6% statewide.
Buildings of 50 or more units alone hold 36.4% of Alexandria homes. The median Alexandria home was built in 1974, and 59.8% predate 1980 (ACS year built).
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Alexandria was $2,089 a month in ACS 2020-2024, above Virginia's $1,579. Rental vacancy was 4.1%, per the DP04 housing profile.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,111 |
| One bedroom | $2,204 |
| Two bedroom | $2,438 |
| Three bedroom | $3,107 |
| Four bedroom | $3,658 |
These HUD FY2027 fair market rents cover the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area.
Property taxes in Alexandria
Alexandria kept its real estate rate at $1.135 per $100 of assessed value in the FY2027 budget adopted April 29, 2026. Va. Code § 58.1-3201 sets assessment at 100 percent of fair market value. A $2,000,000 Alexandria assessment owes $22,700 a year at that rate.
The Potomac Yard Tier I Special Services District adds $0.20 per $100, so the same building there owes $26,700. Alexandria levies no separate commercial add-on like Arlington and Fairfax; city budget staff estimated a 12.5-cent version would raise $10.3 million.
To sell commercial property in Alexandria, VA, the grantor pays $2,000 on a $2,000,000 deed under § 58.1-802. State recordation tax of 25 cents per $100 adds $5,000 (§ 58.1-801). Alexandria's local recordation tax of $0.083 per $100 adds $1,660 (city tax rates, § 58.1-3800).
Landlord rules in Alexandria
Va. Code § 55.1-1201 makes the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act supersede local landlord-tenant ordinances. Deposits are capped at two months' rent and itemized within 45 days (§ 55.1-1226). Unpaid rent needs a 14-day written notice (§ 55.1-1245).
Alexandria's Residential Rental Inspections Program applies inside designated inspection districts. In buildings over 10 units, inspectors check 10% of units, and a clean result earns a four-year Certificate of Compliance. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Alexandria, VA should know whether a building sits in a district.
What it means for an owner
Alexandria landlords also owe a business license tax of $0.50 per $100 of residential rental gross receipts (FY2026 approved rates).
Owners ready to sell commercial property in Alexandria, VA can test pricing with our cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings, so you can sell your apartment building in Alexandria directly.
Good To Know
Selling In Alexandria
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- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Alexandria, VA pay $2,000 grantor tax on a $2 million deed.
- Alexandria median household income was $119,681 in ACS 2020-2024, against $93,170 for Virginia.
- In Alexandria, 19.9% of renter households spend half or more of income on rent.
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Taxes & Rules For Alexandria Property
The Virginia rules that shape any deal in Alexandria: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Alexandria Seller FAQ
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Alexandria, VA?
Alexandria renters hold 57.9% of occupied homes, and 60.9% of housing sits in 5+ unit buildings, per ACS 2020-2024. A $2,000,000 assessment owes $22,700 a year at the fiscal 2027 rate of $1.135 per $100.
What transfer taxes apply when I sell commercial real estate in Alexandria, VA?
Virginia Code § 58.1-802 sets grantor tax at 50 cents per $500, or $2,000 on a $2 million deed. State recordation tax under § 58.1-801 adds $5,000. Alexandria's local recordation tax of $0.083 per $100 adds $1,660.
Does Potomac Yard carry a higher property tax?
Yes, inside the Tier I Special Services District. Tier I properties, including the multifamily portion of Landbay I, pay $0.20 per $100 above the base rate. A $2,000,000 building there owes $26,700 a year in city real estate tax.
Does Alexandria inspect rental apartment buildings?
Yes, inside designated inspection districts. In buildings over 10 units, Alexandria inspects 10% of units, and a clean result earns a Certificate of Compliance valid four years. Owners selling commercial property in Alexandria inside a district should have that certificate status ready for buyers.
How do Alexandria rents compare with HUD fair market rents?
HUD set the FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent at $2,438 for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. That is $349 above Alexandria's $2,089 median gross rent in ACS 2020-2024. The one-bedroom figure is $2,204, or $115 above that median.
Do I need to fix up my Alexandria 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 Virginia?
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 Alexandria?
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 Alexandria?
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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Have A Property In Alexandria?
Send the address, unit count, and asking price if you have one. We keep every conversation confidential.
