Apartment Acquisitions · Appleton
Sell Your Commercial Property In Appleton, WI
From Grand Chute to Little Chute, we buy Appleton 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: Grand Chute · Kimberly · Little Chute · Fox Crossing — Outagamie County, WI
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Appleton
Appleton, Wisconsin is the Outagamie County seat, with 75,023 residents and a renter share of 32.9% in ACS 2020-2024. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Appleton, WI face a 17.1% share of homes in buildings with five or more units and a $1,030 median gross rent.
This profile pulls Appleton rents, HUD FY2027 fair market rents, Wisconsin Department of Revenue tax rates and landlord rules into one page for owners weighing a sale. Data years are ACS 2020-2024, HUD FY2027 and the 2025 tax roll.
Outagamie County seat
Appleton is the Outagamie County seat and sixth largest Wisconsin city, with over 75,000 residents, per the City of Appleton.Business and commerce parks
Northeast Business Park sits on I-41 and WI-441; TID 13 adds lots at Southpoint Commerce Park (City of Appleton).Local jobs and commuting
43.3% of Appleton's 39,279 resident workers, or 16,999, worked inside the city in ACS 2020-2024.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Appleton
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
Appleton Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Appleton
Renters occupy 32.9% of Appleton homes, or 10,224 of 31,030 occupied units in ACS 2020-2024. Buildings with five or more units hold 5,509 Appleton housing units, or 17.1% of the stock.
Appleton's median build year is 1971. ACS 2020-2024 data place 64.7% of Appleton units before 1980.
Appleton rents and affordability
Appleton's median gross rent was $1,030 a month in ACS 2020-2024. That sits $57 below Wisconsin's $1,087 median. Rental vacancy in Appleton was 2.3% in ACS 2020-2024, with a 1.3-point margin of error.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Appleton, WI MSA |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $918 |
| One-bedroom | $986 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,256 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,739 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,952 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents documentation, FY2027. 37.3% of Appleton renters paid 30% or more of income on rent in ACS 2020-2024. Owners selling commercial property in Appleton can cite the $1,256 two-bedroom FMR when buyers model voucher rents.
Property taxes in Outagamie County
Appleton's 2025 effective full-value tax rate was $14.22 per $1,000 in its Outagamie County portion, per the Wisconsin Department of Revenue 2025 Town, Village and City Taxes report. The gross rate was $15.42, and the assessment level was 87%. Appleton also reaches into Calumet and Winnebago counties, which carry their own rates.
- Assessed value at 87%: $2,000,000 x 0.87 = $1,740,000
- Net tax at the effective rate: $2,000,000 x 0.01422 = $28,440
The Wisconsin DOR transfer fee report sets the state fee at $0.30 per $100 of value, or $6,000 on $2,000,000. Plan for both before you sell commercial property in Appleton, WI.
Landlord rules for Appleton rentals
Under ATCP 134.06(2), Wisconsin landlords must return a deposit within 21 days after the rental agreement ends, per the DATCP Landlord Tenant Guide. On a lease of one year or less, nonpayment starts with a 5-day cure notice under Wis. Stat. 704.17.
The same guide allows a 14-day notice for month-to-month tenants without a cure option. Sellers who plan to sell commercial real estate in Appleton, WI should assemble deposit ledgers and served notices for buyer due diligence.
What it means for an Appleton apartment owner
Appleton is the Outagamie County seat and the sixth largest Wisconsin city, per the City of Appleton About page. 16,999 of 39,279 Appleton resident workers, or 43.3%, worked inside the city in ACS 2020-2024.
Before you sell your apartment building in Appleton, pull twelve months of rent rolls and the 2025 tax bill. Our cap rate calculator turns them into a value range.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly. To sell commercial property in Appleton, WI, start on our apartment building sale page.
Before You Sell
Selling In Appleton
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- Effective 2025 rates per $1,000: $14.22 Outagamie, $14.65 Calumet and $17.19 Winnebago County parcels in Appleton.
- Wisconsin charges a transfer fee of $0.30 per $100, which is $6,000 on a $2,000,000 sale.
- Parcels span three counties; sell commercial real estate in Appleton, WI with that county's rate in hand.
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Selling A Building In Appleton
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Taxes & Rules For Appleton Property
The Wisconsin rules that shape any deal in Appleton: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Appleton Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Appleton, WI?
Start with twelve months of rent rolls, the 2025 tax bill and deposit records. Appleton's effective rate is $14.22 per $1,000 in Outagamie County, so net operating income should reflect about $28,440 of tax on a $2,000,000 building.
What is the best way to sell commercial real estate in Appleton, WI?
Price against local rents. Appleton's median gross rent was $1,030 in ACS 2020-2024, and HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Appleton MSA is $1,256. A direct buyer can close without listing fees or showings.
How much property tax does a $2 million building in Appleton pay?
On the Outagamie County side, about $28,440 a year. That is $2,000,000 times the 2025 effective rate of 0.01422 from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Calumet County and Winnebago County parcels in Appleton carry higher effective rates.
What transfer fee applies when I sell in Appleton?
Wisconsin's real estate transfer fee is $0.30 per $100 of value, according to the Department of Revenue. On a $2,000,000 sale that equals $6,000, which belongs in your net proceeds estimate before you accept any offer.
How does the Appleton rental market affect my sale price?
Renters hold 32.9% of Appleton homes and 37.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income on rent. Rent rolls near the $1,256 two-bedroom FMR support pricing. Owners ready to sell multifamily property in Appleton should document rents against those marks.
What if my Appleton 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 Outagamie 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 Appleton 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 Appleton?
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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