Rock County · Janesville
Sell Your Commercial Property In Janesville, WI
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Janesville and across Rock 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
Neighborhoods & Nearby Towns: Milton · Beloit · Edgerton · Look West — Rock County, WI
Local Demand
Our View On Janesville
Janesville, in Rock County, Wisconsin, has 66,030 residents and a renter share of 32.7%, per ACS 2020-2024. Median gross rent is $1,054, and Janesville's 2025 effective property tax rate is $16.18 per $1,000 of full value.
Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Janesville, WI work with older stock, since 62.7% of homes were built before 1980. This profile gathers Census, HUD and Wisconsin Department of Revenue figures so owners can price five-plus-unit buildings with local numbers. Every figure links to its source page.
Rock County food employers
The Madison Region county profile lists Frito Lay, Hormel, Le Mans, Grainger and Seneca Foods as top Rock County private employers.Mercyhealth hospital campus
Mercyhealth's Janesville hospital at 1000 Mineral Point Avenue lists 28 service lines, including a 24-hour emergency trauma center.SSM Health hospital
Catholic Health World reported in February 2012 that SSM Health opened a 50-bed, $84 million hospital in Janesville.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Janesville
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
Janesville Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Janesville
Janesville renters occupy 32.7% of occupied homes, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Rock County overall is 28.8% renter.
Buildings with five or more units hold 4,552 of Janesville's 29,330 housing units, or 15.5%, per table B25024. About 62.7% of homes were built before 1980, and the median year built is 1972.
Janesville rents and affordability
Janesville median gross rent is $1,054 a month, below Wisconsin's $1,087, per ACS table B25064. Median household income is $73,446, against $77,485 statewide.
Some 39.0% of Janesville renter households pay 30% or more of income on rent, and 19.4% pay 50% or more, per table B25070. Investors who sell commercial real estate in Janesville, WI can anchor rent assumptions to HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $976 |
| One-bedroom | $998 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,280 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,621 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,682 |
Property taxes in Rock County
Janesville's 2025 effective property tax rate is $16.18 per $1,000 of full value, and the gross rate is $17.55, per the Wisconsin Department of Revenue 2025 Town, Village and City Taxes report. These are average rates across school districts.
On a $2,000,000 property, $2,000,000 x 0.01618 equals $32,360 a year at the effective rate, or $35,100 at the gross rate. The state transfer fee is $0.30 per $100, or $6,000 on $2,000,000, per the DOR transfer fee report.
Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Janesville, WI can run this math on their own value.
Landlord rules in Wisconsin
- Security deposits: ATCP 134.06 sets a 21-day return deadline after the tenant vacates at lease end.
- Nonpayment: Wis. Stat. 704.17 requires a notice of at least 5 days for leases of one year or less, and 30 days for longer leases.
- Rent control: Wis. Stat. 66.1015, titled Municipal rent control prohibited, bars cities from regulating the amount of rent.
What this means for a Janesville owner
Janesville owners hold older stock at rents near the state median, and buyers will price repairs plus the $16.18 per $1,000 effective tax rate. Skyline Capital Investments buys buildings with five or more units.
Anyone ready to sell commercial property in Janesville, WI can test values in the cap rate calculator. A guide on how to sell your apartment building in Janesville is on our sell-my-apartment-building page.
Seller Notes
What Shapes A Janesville Offer
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- Janesville workers: 26.2% commute 30 minutes or more, per ACS 2020-2024 table B08303.
- Investors comparing offers to sell commercial real estate in Janesville, WI see rental vacancy of 2.4%, per ACS DP04.
- Janesville's 2025 gross tax rate is $17.55 per $1,000 of full value; the effective rate is $16.18.
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Taxes & Rules For Janesville Property
The Wisconsin rules that shape any deal in Janesville: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Janesville Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Janesville, WI?
Start with the numbers a buyer will check: rents, expenses and the $16.18 per $1,000 effective tax rate for Janesville. Skyline Capital Investments buys buildings with five or more units, so owners of larger apartment properties can request an offer through the sell-my-apartment-building page.
What does it cost to sell commercial real estate in Janesville, WI?
Wisconsin charges a real estate transfer fee of $0.30 per $100 of value, so a $2,000,000 sale carries a $6,000 fee, per the Department of Revenue's November 2025 report. Brokerage, legal and other closing costs vary by deal.
What are Janesville's property tax rates for rental property?
Janesville's 2025 gross rate is $17.55 per $1,000 of full value and the effective rate is $16.18, per the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. On $2,000,000 that is $35,100 gross or $32,360 effective.
How fast must a Janesville landlord return a security deposit?
Wisconsin's ATCP 134.06 sets a 21-day return deadline after the tenant vacates at lease end, less lawful deductions. Owners selling commercial property in Janesville should list deposits held in their closing figures and tenant ledgers.
Does Wisconsin allow rent control in Janesville?
No. Wisconsin Statute 66.1015 is titled Municipal rent control prohibited and bars cities, villages, towns and counties from regulating the amount of rent. Owners who plan to sell multifamily property in Janesville can underwrite rent without a local cap.
Do I need to fix up my Janesville 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 Rock 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 Janesville 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.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Janesville?
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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