Apartment Acquisitions · Beckley
Sell Your Commercial Property In Beckley, WV
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Beckley and across Raleigh 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
Where We Look: Downtown Beckley · Crab Orchard · Daniels · Mabscott — Raleigh County, WV
The Beckley Market
What Drives Rentals In Beckley
Beckley had 16,818 residents and 7,050 occupied homes in ACS 2020-2024. Renters held 44.6% of those homes, against 24.7% across Raleigh County (Census B25003, Beckley; Raleigh County). Median household income in Beckley was $45,826 (Census B19013).
Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Beckley, WV hold a renter-heavy, older rental stock. This profile covers Beckley renters, HUD's FY2027 rents, Raleigh County taxes and deposit rules. It also covers Downtown Beckley and nearby Crab Orchard, Daniels and Mabscott.
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West Virginia University Institute of Technology, located in Beckley, serves more than 1,600 students across over 30 academic programs.New River Gorge visitors
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What We Buy In Beckley
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
Beckley Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Beckley
Renters occupied 44.6% of Beckley's homes, 3,143 of 7,050, in ACS 2020-2024 (Census B25003). Beckley has 1,444 homes in buildings of five or more units, 16.7% of its housing (Census B25024). The median Beckley home was built in 1960, and 75.7% predate 1980 (Census B25034).
Rents and affordability in Beckley
Median gross rent in Beckley was $869 a month in ACS 2020-2024, versus $872 statewide (Census B25064, Beckley; West Virginia). Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent were 51.1% of Beckley renter households (Census B25070).
HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Raleigh County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area is $972 (HUD FMR documentation). Buyers compare that benchmark with in-place rents when owners sell commercial property in Beckley, WV.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Raleigh County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area |
|---|---|
| Studio | $755 |
| One bedroom | $760 |
| Two bedrooms | $972 |
| Three bedrooms | $1,346 |
| Four bedrooms | $1,408 |
Property taxes in Raleigh County
Class IV real estate in Raleigh County's municipalities averaged $2.92 per $100 of assessed value in tax year 2025, per WV Tax Division levy totals. W.Va. Code 11-8-5 puts property inside a municipality in Class IV. W.Va. Code 11-3-1 assesses it at 60% of true and actual value.
A $2,000,000 Beckley building would be assessed at $1,200,000 and owe about $35,000 a year at that average. When owners sell commercial real estate in Beckley, WV, the deed carries a state transfer excise of $1.10 per $500 under W.Va. Code 11-22-2.
Landlord rules in Beckley
West Virginia landlords must return deposits within 60 days after a tenancy ends, or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter (W.Va. Code 37-6A-1). Any deduction needs a written itemization sent with the balance (W.Va. Code 37-6A-2).
What it means for a Beckley owner
Three in four Beckley homes predate 1980, so owners who sell commercial property in Beckley, WV get firmer offers with repair records, clean rent rolls and current tax bills.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Downtown Beckley and nearby Crab Orchard, Daniels and Mabscott. Before you sell your apartment building in Beckley, run the numbers in our cap rate calculator. Then see how we buy apartment buildings.
Before You Sell
What Shapes A Beckley Offer
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- Renters hold 44.6% of Beckley homes, and 16.7% of its housing sits in 5+ unit buildings.
- Buyers model Raleigh County's $2.92 Class IV average when owners sell commercial real estate in Beckley, WV.
- Itemized deposit ledgers and repair records help when selling commercial property in Beckley.
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Taxes & Rules For Beckley Property
The West Virginia rules that shape any deal in Beckley: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Beckley Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Beckley, WV?
Owners list with a broker or sell direct. Buyers test your rent roll against the FY2027 HUD two-bedroom rent of $972 and Beckley's $869 median gross rent. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings in Beckley and nearby Mabscott.
What are property taxes on an apartment building in Beckley?
Buildings inside Beckley are Class IV property, assessed at 60% of true and actual value. Raleigh County's municipal Class IV average was $2.92 per $100 of assessed value in tax year 2025. At that average, a $2,000,000 building owes about $35,000 a year.
What do buyers review when I sell commercial real estate in Beckley, WV?
Buyers look at building age and affordability. The median Beckley home was built in 1960, and 75.7% predate 1980. Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent were 51.1% of Beckley renter households in ACS 2020-2024.
How fast must I return a tenant's deposit in Beckley?
West Virginia law sets 60 days after a tenancy ends, or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter. W.Va. Code 37-6A-2 also requires a written itemization of deductions, so Beckley buyers ask for complete deposit files.
What transfer tax applies when I sell a building in Raleigh County?
W.Va. Code 11-22-2 sets a state excise of $1.10 per $500 of value, so a $2,000,000 deed carries $4,400. Gather that figure, your Raleigh County tax bills and leases before you sell multifamily property in Beckley.
Do I need to fix up my Beckley building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
Can I sell my Beckley apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Who buys occupied rental property in Beckley?
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.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Beckley?
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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