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Rate 8.15% = 7.40% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 8) + 0.75% investor premium

12891 Fargo Ln

12891 Fargo Ln

Redding, CA 96003

$729,000

4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,655 sqft · Listed today

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Negative cash flow

Year built

2019

Sqft

1,655

Lot sqft

179,032

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-14T02:59:28.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$43,589

ADR

$194

Occupancy

62%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,030

Confidence

Low (50.26), 9 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$21,605$45,728$52,619

Few similar-size comps were found, so all comps are shown.

Median revenue of shown comps: $45,728

  • Cozy Shasta Retreat.

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $35,941ADR $167Occ ≈ 59%4.7★ (75)

    Airbnb

  • *Family friendly *Hot Tub *2200 sq ft *2 acres

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 1.0 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $55,919ADR $259Occ ≈ 59%4.7★ (129)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Modern Woods Retreat

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.3 mi

    Revenue $48,755ADR $249Occ ≈ 54%5★ (18)

    Delisted

  • Mac's Place | A Modern Woods Retreat w/Treehouse

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.3 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $21,605ADR $250Occ ≈ 24%5★ (11)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Shasta Lake Retreat! 4 Bedroom Home on 1/2 acre

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.4 mi

    Revenue $14,066ADR $243Occ ≈ 16%5★ (42)

    Delisted

  • Close to I5: Newer Pet-friendly Home Near Bethel

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 1.4 mi

    Revenue $20,287ADR $142Occ ≈ 39%3.7★ (3)

    Airbnb

  • White retreat-close to I5- Petfriendly near Bethel

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.5 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $52,619ADR $174Occ ≈ 83%4.8★ (82)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • *Boat parking *Pool *Hot Tub *3000 sq ft

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 1.8 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $78,618ADR $361Occ ≈ 60%4.9★ (76)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Shasta House

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.9 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $45,728ADR $190Occ ≈ 66%5★ (88)

    Airbnb

Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.

Cash flow calculator

Financing
Management
Term

Rate 8.15% = 7.40% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 8) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$43,589

NOI

$14,900

Cash flow /mo

-$2,827

Cash needed

$240,410

Cash-on-cash

-14.1%

ROE (yr 1)

-3.2%

Cap rate

2.0%

DSCR

0.31

Year-1 write-off

$134,957

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$43,186

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$33,930
  • Principal paydown$4,433
  • Appreciation at%$21,870
ROE-3.2%

Tax savings aren't counted. Turn on “Count tax savings in returns” above if you can use the losses.

Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$8,718
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,308
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,179
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$9,113
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,265

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$182,250
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$29,160
  • Furnishing (bought new)$29,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$43,186

Property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split come from this listing's county tax record; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).

The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.

Cost segregation estimate

An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.

Depreciable basis

$550,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$105,000 · 19%

Year-1 deduction

$135,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$43,000

Land 25% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $444,000 over 39 years · new furniture $29,000

Based on: 1,655 sq ft, built 2019, 4 bd / 3.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, game room, flooring types, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $100,000 in year 1 (13% short-life, $32,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$105,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,400 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $14,100
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,700 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $11,500
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,900 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $4,300
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 42% good × 2.07 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $2,200
  • Window coverings (17)default

    $4,300 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $3,500
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $5,300 new × 42% good × 2.07 allocation

    $4,600
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,300 new × 86% good × 2.07 allocation

    $13,100
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,400 new × 86% good × 2.07 allocation

    $7,900
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 42% good × 2.07 allocation

    $7,000
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $7,500
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $23,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $23,000
  • Game-room equipment bought newlisting

    $6,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $6,000
15-year land improvements$29,400
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,400 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $12,600
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $8,100 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $12,100
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,600 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $2,400
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $1,600 new × 65% good × 2.07 allocation

    $2,200
Building, 39-year$444,400
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $178,900 new × 88% good × 2.07 allocation

    $327,700
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $18,600 new × 86% good × 2.07 allocation

    $33,200
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $18,300 new × 86% good × 2.07 allocation

    $32,600
  • HVACdefault

    $18,600 new × 65% good × 2.07 allocation

    $25,100
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,300 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $8,000
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 72% good × 2.07 allocation

    $17,900

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$105,100$29,400$500$135,000
2$0$0$11,400$11,400
3$0$0$11,400$11,400
4$0$0$11,400$11,400
5$0$0$11,400$11,400
6+$0$0$398,400$398,400
Total$105,100$29,400$444,400$578,900

Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: California, Georgia and Wisconsin disallow bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.

Market note

Rules differ by jurisdiction. City of Redding caps whole-home vacation rentals at 400 with a 600 ft spacing rule (300 ft with a physical buffer), and its permit is NOT transferable to a new owner. Shasta Lake city and unincorporated Shasta County allow permitted rentals with no cap found, but permits also do not transfer on sale. Lodging tax ~10% plus a 2% tourism assessment in Redding. Verify parcel eligibility with the city or county before you buy.