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1771 Whistling Dr

1771 Whistling Dr

Redding, CA 96003

$415,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · Listed 5d ago

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Year built

1993

Sqft

1,548

Lot sqft

5,227

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-24T20:20:12.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$30,610

ADR

$121

Occupancy

69%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$4,277

Confidence

Low (48.65), 12 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$22,352$31,600$35,520
  • Redding Escape for Large Family

    Townhouse · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $31,939ADR $176Occ ≈ 50%4.9★ (233)

    Airbnb

  • Modest luxury centrally located

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $41,653ADR $358Occ ≈ 32%4.8★ (54)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Redding Escape for Large Family #2

    Townhouse · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $31,261ADR $181Occ ≈ 47%4.9★ (224)

    Airbnb

  • 🏡 The Artsy Abode ✨ Family Friendly w/ Hot Tub ♨️

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $60,257ADR $238Occ ≈ 69%5★ (261)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Old-Time Country Getaway in Redding

    Townhouse · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $32,431ADR $160Occ ≈ 56%4.9★ (135)

    Airbnb

  • Large Redding Home Away From Home

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $29,081ADR $133Occ ≈ 60%4.9★ (146)

    Airbnb

  • Spacious Cozy Redding Home

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $4,680ADR $130Occ ≈ 10%4.8★ (88)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy Redding Home Close to Just About Everything

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $20,579ADR $135Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (181)

    Airbnb

  • Relaxing Home 15 mins to Lake

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $35,026ADR $131Occ ≈ 73%4.9★ (36)

    Airbnb

  • Warm and Cozy Redding Home

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $37,000ADR $141Occ ≈ 72%4.9★ (230)

    Airbnb

Show all 12 comps
  • Contractor Friendly 3 Bdrm Townhomes - 30 day

    Apartment · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $22,943ADR $88Occ ≈ 71%—

    Airbnb

  • Quaint, quiet, and centrally located near Bethel!

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $5,693ADR $96Occ ≈ 16%4.8★ (78)

    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

Est. revenue

$30,610

NOI

$10,846

Cash flow /mo

$904

Cash needed

$451,100

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

2.4%

ROE (yr 1)

5.2%

Cap rate

2.6%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$92,258

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$29,523

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$10,846
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$12,450
ROE5.2%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)11.7%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$6,122
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$918
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,531
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$5,188
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,428

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$415,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$16,600
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$29,523

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

$308,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$72,000 · 23%

Year-1 deduction

$92,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$30,000

Land 26% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $236,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,548 sq ft, built 1993, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (stone counters, flooring types).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $69,000 in year 1 (16% short-life, $22,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$68,600
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,200 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $8,800
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $9,400 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $9,000
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,700 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $2,600
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $1,200
  • Window coverings (15)default

    $3,800 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $3,600
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $4,800
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,200 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $6,900
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,300 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $4,200
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $7,800
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$22,900
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,200 new × 50% good × 2.40 allocation

    $9,800
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,800 new × 50% good × 2.40 allocation

    $9,400
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,500 new × 50% good × 2.40 allocation

    $1,800
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $1,500 new × 50% good × 2.40 allocation

    $1,800
Building, 39-year$235,700
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $167,600 new × 45% good × 2.40 allocation

    $181,200
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $17,400 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $16,700
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $16,900 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $16,200
  • HVACdefault

    $17,400 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $16,800
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,000 new × 40% good × 2.40 allocation

    $4,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$68,600$22,900$800$92,300
2$0$0$6,000$6,000
3$0$0$6,000$6,000
4$0$0$6,000$6,000
5$0$0$6,000$6,000
6+$0$0$210,800$210,800
Total$68,600$22,900$235,700$327,200

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 and Georgia 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.