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Rate 7.86% = 7.11% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Nov 12) + 0.75% investor premium

344 Elk Dr

344 Elk Dr

Redding, CA 96003

$599,000

5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,113 sqft · Listed 66d ago

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Low confidenceNegative cash flow

Year built

1980

Sqft

3,113

Lot sqft

13,068

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-08T13:29:03.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$72,712

ADR

$386

Occupancy

52%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$12,444

Confidence

Low (—), 3 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$72,155$72,443$73,075

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

Median revenue of shown comps: $72,443

  • Cozy 4bd House with Hot tub and Pool, Quiet Area

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 1.2 mi

    Revenue $73,706ADR $327Occ ≈ 62%4.9★ (102)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • The Stratford | Pool/Hot Tub + Arcade + Modern

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 1.3 mi

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

    Revenue $71,867ADR $469Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (85)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • The ARK Villa | Mountain Views | Pool

    Villa · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 1.4 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $72,443ADR $447Occ ≈ 44%4.9★ (103)

    AirbnbVrbo

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.

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Financing
Management
Term

Rate 7.86% = 7.11% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Nov 12) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$72,712

NOI

$38,059

Cash flow /mo

-$81

Cash needed

$200,210

Cash-on-cash

-0.5%

ROE (yr 1)

10.4%

Cap rate

6.4%

DSCR

0.98

Year-1 write-off

$118,748

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$37,999

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$973
  • Principal paydown$3,858
  • Appreciation at%$17,970
ROE10.4%

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)$14,542
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$2,181
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$3,636
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$7,488
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$3,504

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$149,750
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$23,960
  • Furnishing (bought new)$26,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$37,999

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

$471,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$91,000 · 19%

Year-1 deduction

$119,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$38,000

Land 21% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $380,000 over 39 years · new furniture $27,000

Based on: 3,113 sq ft, built 1980, 5 bd / 3.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (fireplace).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $90,000 in year 1 (13% short-life, $29,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$84,700
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $12,600 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $10,500
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $10,300 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $8,600
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $5,400 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $4,500
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,800 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $1,500
  • Window coverings (31)default

    $7,800 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $6,400
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default

    $8,000 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $6,600
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $9,800 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $8,100
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,900 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $4,900
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $6,700
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $26,500 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $26,500
15-year land improvements$32,800
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $14,500 new × 50% good × 2.07 allocation

    $15,000
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $11,100 new × 50% good × 2.07 allocation

    $11,500
  • Patiosdefault

    $3,100 new × 50% good × 2.07 allocation

    $3,200
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $3,100 new × 50% good × 2.07 allocation

    $3,200
Building, 39-year$380,400
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $337,900 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $279,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $35,100 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $29,100
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $36,700 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $30,400
  • HVACdefault

    $35,100 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $29,000
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $12,000 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $10,000
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 2.07 allocation

    $2,200

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$84,700$32,800$1,200$118,700
2$0$0$9,800$9,800
3$0$0$9,800$9,800
4$0$0$9,800$9,800
5$0$0$9,800$9,800
6+$0$0$340,200$340,200
Total$84,700$32,800$380,400$497,900

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.