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Rate 8.07% = 7.32% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 22) + 0.75% investor premium

1713 Whistling Dr

1713 Whistling Dr

Redding, CA 96003

$369,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

1992

Sqft

1,340

Lot sqft

6,098

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-23T22:38:15.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$31,331

ADR

$131

Occupancy

66%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$3,944

Confidence

Med (67.26), 11 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$26,037$31,882$33,049

Median revenue of shown comps: $31,882

  • Modest luxury centrally located

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

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

    Revenue $44,212ADR $368Occ ≈ 33%4.8★ (55)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Redding Escape for Large Family

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $32,958ADR $177Occ ≈ 51%4.9★ (234)

    Airbnb

  • Redding Escape for Large Family #2

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $33,139ADR $180Occ ≈ 50%4.9★ (226)

    Airbnb

  • Old-Time Country Getaway in Redding

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $28,111ADR $163Occ ≈ 47%4.9★ (135)

    Airbnb

  • Large Redding Home Away From Home

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $31,882ADR $140Occ ≈ 62%4.9★ (146)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy Redding Home Close to Just About Everything

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $18,180ADR $137Occ ≈ 36%4.8★ (182)

    Airbnb

  • Relaxing Home 15 mins to Lake

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

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

    Revenue $34,016ADR $132Occ ≈ 71%4.9★ (36)

    Airbnb

  • Warm and Cozy Redding Home

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $32,485ADR $142Occ ≈ 63%4.9★ (230)

    Airbnb

  • Quaint, quiet, and centrally located near Bethel!

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.6 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $8,038ADR $96Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (78)

    Airbnb

  • Contractor Friendly 3 Bdrm Townhomes - 30 day

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

    Revenue $23,962ADR $88Occ ≈ 75%—

    Delisted

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  • Parkside 3BR Retreat • 2 Kings Beds • Near Bethel

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $31,417ADR $194Occ ≈ 44%4.8★ (6)

    Delisted

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 8.07% = 7.32% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 22) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$31,331

NOI

$12,141

Cash flow /mo

-$1,032

Cash needed

$126,510

Cash-on-cash

-9.8%

ROE (yr 1)

0.8%

Cap rate

3.3%

DSCR

0.49

Year-1 write-off

$110,810

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$35,459

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$12,390
  • Principal paydown$2,280
  • Appreciation at%$11,070
ROE0.8%

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)$6,266
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$940
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,567
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$4,613
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,159

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$92,250
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$14,760
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$35,459

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

$305,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$91,000 · 30%

Year-1 deduction

$111,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$35,000

Land 17% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $213,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,340 sq ft, built 1992, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (patio, fence, flooring types).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $88,000 in year 1 (22% short-life, $28,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$73,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,700 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $9,300
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,100 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $7,600
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,300 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $2,500
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $1,300
  • Window coverings (13)default

    $3,300 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $3,400
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $8,600 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $9,100
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,800 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $7,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,100 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $4,400
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $8,600
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$37,400
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,600 new × 50% good × 2.65 allocation

    $10,100
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,300 new × 50% good × 2.65 allocation

    $9,700
  • Patioslisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 2.65 allocation

    $8,000
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $1,300 new × 50% good × 2.65 allocation

    $1,800
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 2.65 allocation

    $8,000
Building, 39-year$213,500
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $144,900 new × 43% good × 2.65 allocation

    $166,400
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $15,000 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $15,900
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $14,300 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $15,100
  • HVACdefault

    $15,100 new × 40% good × 2.65 allocation

    $16,000

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$73,200$37,400$200$110,800
2$0$0$5,500$5,500
3$0$0$5,500$5,500
4$0$0$5,500$5,500
5$0$0$5,500$5,500
6+$0$0$191,400$191,400
Total$73,200$37,400$213,500$324,100

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.