Kenosha Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Kenosha, WI
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Kenosha and across Kenosha 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: Pleasant Prairie · Somers · Uptown · Harborpark — Kenosha County, WI
Why Kenosha
Why We Buy Multifamily In Kenosha
Kenosha, WI sits on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago, and 41.3% of its households rent (ACS 2020-2024). Median gross rent is $1,186, above Wisconsin's $1,087. Gross property tax runs 1.635% of full value in DOR's 2025 report. Owners who sell commercial property in Kenosha, WI will find the rent, tax and landlord-law figures buyers underwrite here. Those who sell multifamily property in Kenosha can price against the same Census, HUD and state data, with every figure linked to its source page.
Uline distribution employment
Uline has about 3,800 employees in Kenosha County, across its Pleasant Prairie headquarters and a Kenosha hub, per KABA.Froedtert South health system
Froedtert South employs 2,245 people, including at Froedtert Kenosha Center on Eighth Avenue, per KABA.UW-Parkside and Carthage College
UW-Parkside, in Somers, expected over 4,100 learners in fall 2025; Carthage College sits on Kenosha's lakefront.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Kenosha
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
Kenosha Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Kenosha
Kenosha has 16,640 renter households out of 40,333, a 41.3% renter share (ACS 2020-2024 table B25003). Buildings with five or more units hold 9,773 of Kenosha's 42,506 housing units, or 23.0% (table B25024). Median year built is 1970, and 62.7% of homes predate 1980 (table B25034).
Rents and affordability in Kenosha
Kenosha's median gross rent is $1,186 a month, against $1,087 statewide (table B25064). In Kenosha, 46.8% of renter households pay 30% or more of income on rent, and 22.8% pay 50% or more (table B25070). Owners who sell commercial real estate in Kenosha, WI price against the HUD figures below.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Kenosha, WI MSA |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,136 |
| One-bedroom | $1,144 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,441 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,956 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,228 |
Kenosha County is its own HUD FY2027 fair market rent area, effective October 1, 2026.
Property taxes in Kenosha County
Kenosha's 2025 gross property tax rate is 1.635% of full value, and its effective rate is 1.543% (Wisconsin DOR Taxes Levied 2025 report). The effective rate subtracts the state school levy credit. DOR lists Kenosha's assessment level at 85%.
On a $2,000,000 property, 1.635% gives $32,700 a year, and 1.543% gives $30,860. Wisconsin's transfer fee is $3 per $1,000, or $6,000 on $2,000,000 (DOR transfer fee report). Anyone ready to sell commercial property in Kenosha, WI should include that fee in closing math.
Landlord rules in Wisconsin
Wisconsin landlords must return a security deposit within 21 days after the rental agreement ends (DATCP landlord tenant guide). For month-to-month tenancies, a landlord may serve a 14-day notice for nonpayment. For leases of one year or less, late rent first needs a 5-day cure notice.
Under Wis. Stat. 66.0104(2)(b), local ordinances cannot add deposit or inspection requirements beyond state administrative rules. Selling commercial property in Kenosha with residential tenants means buyers will underwrite these rules.
What it means for a Kenosha owner
Kenosha has 9,773 units in buildings of five or more units, the size Skyline Capital Investments buys. Owners ready to sell commercial property in Kenosha, WI can model proceeds with the cap rate calculator. The next step to sell your apartment building in Kenosha is requesting an offer on the sell my apartment building page.
Local Knowledge
What Shapes A Kenosha Offer
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- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Kenosha, WI face a 1.635% gross rate.
- Kenosha's median rent of $1,186 sits above Wisconsin's $1,087, per ACS 2020-2024.
- A $2,000,000 sale carries a $6,000 Wisconsin transfer fee at $3 per $1,000.
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Taxes & Rules For Kenosha Property
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Kenosha Seller FAQ
What is the property tax rate on commercial property in Kenosha?
Wisconsin DOR's 2025 report lists Kenosha's gross rate at 1.635% of full value and its effective rate at 1.543%. On a $2,000,000 property that is $32,700 or $30,860 a year. DOR lists Kenosha's assessment level at 85%.
How do I sell commercial property in Kenosha, WI?
Start with rents and taxes. Kenosha's median gross rent is $1,186 (ACS 2020-2024), and the gross tax rate is 1.635%. Add the $3 per $1,000 Wisconsin transfer fee, then request offers. Skyline Capital Investments buys buildings with five or more units.
What does it cost to transfer a building in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin charges a real estate transfer fee of $3 per $1,000 of value, according to the state DOR transfer fee report. On a $2,000,000 Kenosha building, the fee is $6,000. The fee scales with value, so a $1,000,000 transfer carries $3,000.
How many apartment units are in Kenosha?
Kenosha has 9,773 housing units in buildings with five or more units, 23.0% of its 42,506 total units, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25024. Renters occupy 16,640 of 40,333 households, a 41.3% share. Median year built is 1970.
Can I sell commercial real estate in Kenosha, WI with tenants in place?
Yes. Buyers underwrite the leases and Wisconsin rules, including the 21-day security deposit return deadline from DATCP. Under Wis. Stat. 66.0104(2)(b), local ordinances cannot add deposit or inspection requirements beyond state rules. Buyers price that predictability into offers.
What if my Kenosha 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 Kenosha 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.
Who buys occupied rental property in Kenosha?
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 Kenosha?
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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