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636 Talmadge Rd

636 Talmadge Rd

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

$800,000

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,042 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Year built

1988

Sqft

2,042

Lot sqft

12,680

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-27T16:41:41.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$58,167

ADR

$456

Occupancy

35%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$11,791

Confidence

Low (25.04), 48 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$22,189$39,413$63,973

Median revenue of shown comps: $39,413

  • Bear Trail Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 240 ft

    Revenue $40,232ADR $438Occ ≈ 25%3.2★ (10)

    Booking

  • NEW 3 Cubs Cabin + Close to the Village & Lake

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 374 ft

    Revenue $41,302ADR $475Occ ≈ 24%4.4★ (69)

    Airbnb

  • Storybook Summit: Theater, Arcade, Spa, and more!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 387 ft

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

    Revenue $122,659ADR $655Occ ≈ 51%5★ (8)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Walk to Lake & Village | Fireplace, Deck

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.1 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +2

    Revenue $24,616ADR $417Occ ≈ 16%4.8★ (36)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW, 5min walk to Village!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $51,182ADR $462Occ ≈ 30%4.9★ (176)

    Vrbo

  • Luxury Lakeview Cabin w/ Deck, Fireplace & Views

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.1 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +1

    Revenue $24,272ADR $437Occ ≈ 15%5★ (13)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Storybook Summit: Theater, Arcade, Spa, and more!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.1 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +4

    Revenue $134,817ADR $676Occ ≈ 55%4.9★ (12)

    Airbnb

  • Lake House Charm Close to Village W/Spacious Deck

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $25,538ADR $278Occ ≈ 25%4.7★ (196)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Luxury Lakeview Cabin w/ Deck, Fireplace & Views

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $13,853ADR $576Occ ≈ 7%—

    Booking

  • •Change of Scenery •New •Modern •Family Friendly

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +2

    Revenue $9,792ADR $674Occ ≈ 4%4.9★ (24)

    AirbnbVrbo

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  • Lakefront Village Castle- Foosball- Boat Dock-

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $72,135ADR $921Occ ≈ 21%5★ (2)

    Booking

  • Big Bear Lake House with Hot Tub and EV Charger

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $43,162ADR $510Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (96)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Bearlagio on the Lake with Dock Access

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $1,900ADR $323Occ ≈ 2%—

    Booking

  • Hot Tub + Game Room + Walk to Village

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $24,243ADR $472Occ ≈ 14%5★ (7)

    Airbnb

  • Modoc Cabin at Big Bear Village - Charming Downtown Family Retreat - Foosball - Fireplace - Sun Deck

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $96,142ADR $862Occ ≈ 31%—

    Booking

  • Modoc Cabin at Big Bear Village - Family Retreat

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +1

    Revenue $11,562ADR $557Occ ≈ 6%5★ (3)

    Airbnb

  • Safari lodge Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $3,300ADR $825Occ ≈ 1%3.8★ (15)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Cozy modern Newly Built Cabin

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +2

    Revenue $38,593ADR $588Occ ≈ 18%5★ (11)

    Airbnb

  • **LOCATION!!** Lake View, Hot Tub & Game Room

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +4

    Revenue $76,654ADR $536Occ ≈ 39%5★ (172)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • The Pines Modern Retreat at Big Bear Village

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +3

    Revenue $49,529ADR $1,002Occ ≈ 14%4.4★ (18)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Pine Meadow Village Castle at Big Bear Lake

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.2 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +2

    Revenue $60,645ADR $960Occ ≈ 17%4.7★ (15)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Custom 4BR | Next to Alpine Slide, Walk to Village

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +5

    Revenue $37,341ADR $928Occ ≈ 11%5★ (63)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cozy Lakeview Retreat • GameRoom • Walk to Village

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $31,968ADR $636Occ ≈ 14%5★ (4)

    Airbnb

  • Lakeview | Game Room | BBQ

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +2

    Revenue $942ADR $279Occ ≈ 1%5★ (2)

    Airbnb

  • 1 Mi to Lake: Home w/ Hot Tub & Gazebo in Big Bear

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $56,808ADR $470Occ ≈ 33%4.5★ (61)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Walk to Village & Lake | Game Room + Yard

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • Washer
    • +2

    Revenue $19,323ADR $495Occ ≈ 11%4.6★ (14)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Bear Claw Cabin - Walk to Village Cabin w/ Hot Tub and Game Room

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $58,842ADR $914Occ ≈ 18%4★ (6)

    Booking

  • Cozy cabin w/ hot tub, backyard & BBQ grill

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +6

    Revenue $22,369ADR $586Occ ≈ 10%5★ (245)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Across from Lake! EV charger/Jacuzzi/ Pool table!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $63,900ADR $597Occ ≈ 29%5★ (242)

    Airbnb

  • 4BR Lakeview Cabin | Hot Tub • Firepit • Game Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $124,147ADR $669Occ ≈ 51%4.9★ (82)

    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.

Cash flow calculator

Financing
Management

Est. revenue

$58,167

NOI

$24,800

Cash flow /mo

$2,067

Cash needed

$861,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.9%

ROE (yr 1)

5.7%

Cap rate

3.1%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$190,583

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$60,986

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$24,800
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$24,000
ROE5.7%

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)$11,633
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,745
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,908
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$10,000
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,080

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$800,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$32,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$29,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$60,986

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

$640,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$161,000 · 25%

Year-1 deduction

$191,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$61,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $479,000 over 39 years · new furniture $29,000

Based on: 2,042 sq ft, built 1988, 4 bd / 2.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, patio, game room, fireplace).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $148,000 in year 1 (19% short-life, $47,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$131,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,300 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $16,400
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $8,400 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $13,400
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,600 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $5,700
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $500
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $2,400
  • Window coverings (20)default

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $8,000
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default

    $5,300 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $8,400
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,000 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $12,700
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,800 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $7,700
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $12,900
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $14,300
  • 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$58,800
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $9,400 new × 50% good × 3.98 allocation

    $18,600
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,000 new × 50% good × 3.98 allocation

    $17,900
  • Patioslisting

    $9,200 new × 50% good × 3.98 allocation

    $18,300
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $2,000 new × 50% good × 3.98 allocation

    $4,000
Building, 39-year$478,900
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $221,300 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $352,200
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $23,000 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $36,600
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $23,200 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $36,800
  • HVACdefault

    $23,000 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $36,600
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $7,900 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $12,500
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 3.98 allocation

    $4,200

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$131,200$58,800$500$190,600
2$0$0$12,300$12,300
3$0$0$12,300$12,300
4$0$0$12,300$12,300
5$0$0$12,300$12,300
6+$0$0$429,300$429,300
Total$131,200$58,800$478,900$669,000

The building's share of the price ($640,000) is 4.0x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($161,000). The IRS guide treats a gap this size as a reason to review the land share: if land is worth more than the county ratio says, the basis and the write-off are smaller.

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

Big Bear Lake (city) and unincorporated county areas both allow permitted short-term rentals, and we found no numeric permit cap in either. Permits/licenses generally do NOT transfer on sale — a buyer must apply for their own, so confirm permit status with the city or San Bernardino County before closing. City: vacation rental license, up to 3 per owner. County: 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres, 2 max per owner. Lodging tax ~13% in the city, ~7% county. Rules change; verify before you buy.