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40944 Seneca Trl

40944 Seneca Trl

Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

$1,100,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,936 sqft · Listed 26d ago

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Year built

2015

Sqft

2,936

Lot sqft

8,956

HOA / mo

$77

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-03T18:29:04.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$59,272

ADR

$607

Occupancy

27%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$8,251

Confidence

Low (37.85), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$31,826$49,517$76,745
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    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $62,421ADR $661Occ ≈ 26%—

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  • Hawks View:2Free Lift Tickets

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 16 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $80,945ADR $559Occ ≈ 40%3.8★ (34)

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  • Mountain Cabin with Foosball Table and Outdoor Area in Big Bear Lake, California

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $7,052ADR $374Occ ≈ 5%—

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  • Knickerbocker Summit I Spa + Lake Views I Village

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $43,086ADR $478Occ ≈ 25%4.4★ (53)

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  • Mountain Hideaway on Maryland by Big Bear Vacations

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $50,618ADR $936Occ ≈ 15%5★ (1)

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  • Mountain Hideaway on Maryland Big Bear Lake

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $22,136ADR $646Occ ≈ 9%4.2★ (8)

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  • Knickerbocker Retreat at the Village- Spa + Games

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $41,436ADR $720Occ ≈ 16%3.9★ (14)

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  • Knickerbocker Retreat- Hot Tub- Game Tables

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $92,560ADR $1,768Occ ≈ 14%4★ (2)

    Booking

  • Heart of Big Bear! Walk to Village+Lake•Games•A/C

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $57,539ADR $438Occ ≈ 36%5★ (431)

    Airbnb

  • Village Lodge - walkable w/spa, games & lake views

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 15 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $11,073ADR $856Occ ≈ 4%5★ (2)

    Airbnb

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  • Near Village & Snow Summit! Dog Friendly! Hot Tub!

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

    Revenue $48,415ADR $610Occ ≈ 22%4.7★ (107)

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  • Elevated Escape | Bocce, Frisbee Glf, Walk to Town

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $34,287ADR $441Occ ≈ 21%4.8★ (12)

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  • Walkable Big Bear Lake Home w/ Private Hot Tub!

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $78,313ADR $542Occ ≈ 40%4.9★ (25)

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  • Splash Mountain Retreat Big Bear- Hot Tub- Games-

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $45,481ADR $771Occ ≈ 16%4★ (2)

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  • Splash Mountain - 1904 by Big Bear Vacations

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $89,501ADR $1,282Occ ≈ 19%—

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  • Splash Mountain Big Bear~Summertime Pool~Spa~Games

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $57,864ADR $893Occ ≈ 18%4.5★ (22)

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  • Yuhaaviat House | Walk to restaurants - Dogs OK

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

    Revenue $57,321ADR $551Occ ≈ 29%4.8★ (121)

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  • Modern Luxe Village Villa w/ Hot Tub and Game Room

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

    Revenue $8,001ADR $1,108Occ ≈ 2%4.7★ (49)

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  • Modern Village Villa w/ Hot Tub & Game Lounge

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

    Revenue $72,041ADR $430Occ ≈ 46%4.6★ (32)

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  • Chalet-Style Family Retreat Near Village

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $28,216ADR $482Occ ≈ 16%5★ (9)

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  • 5.0-star rating (401)

    Condominium (condo) · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $15,987ADR $842Occ ≈ 5%5★ (8)

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  • Zen Den by AvantStay | 3min to Marina and Village

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $68,997ADR $638Occ ≈ 30%4.8★ (45)

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  • Nena's Nook Moonridge Log Mansion

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 16 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $42,116ADR $1,789Occ ≈ 6%4.9★ (34)

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  • Massive 4BR Luxury Retreat | Steps to Village

    Townhouse · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $11,796ADR $577Occ ≈ 6%5★ (1)

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  • Breathtaking Views: Lake Views! Game Tables!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $58,173ADR $855Occ ≈ 19%4.7★ (45)

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  • Swiss Delight Family Retreat w/ Spa + Game Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $70,570ADR $764Occ ≈ 25%4.4★ (23)

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  • Swiss Delight by Big Bear Vacations Hot Tub Game Tables Central

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $128,736ADR $1,534Occ ≈ 23%—

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  • High End Townhome in Prime Village Location

    Townhouse · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $103,039ADR $1,014Occ ≈ 28%5★ (12)

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  • 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Presidential in Big Bear Village

    House · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $36,263ADR $795Occ ≈ 12%5★ (4)

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  • Large Lake View Chalet at BB Village with hot tub!

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 15 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $127,162ADR $822Occ ≈ 42%5★ (175)

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  • Bearfoot Bungalow - Premium and spacious home close to the National Forest and The Village!

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $59,797ADR $1,387Occ ≈ 12%5★ (1)

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  • Moonlight Ridge-Spa! By Village! Kids & Game Room!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $96,250ADR $570Occ ≈ 46%4.7★ (208)

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  • Cabin Feel w/ Modern Amenities Central to Ski+Lake

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $19,959ADR $442Occ ≈ 12%4.8★ (42)

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  • Teddy by AvantStay | Cabin 5mins to Marina/Village

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $98,188ADR $468Occ ≈ 57%4.9★ (154)

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  • Hot Tub-Game Room-Walk to Village + Ski Resort-

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $21,577ADR $604Occ ≈ 10%4★ (7)

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  • Game Room • Central Location • Three-Level Mountain Retreat

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $122,457ADR $2,450Occ ≈ 14%—

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  • Centrally located Spacious 5 Bedroom Vintage Home

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $31,257ADR $408Occ ≈ 21%4.6★ (13)

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  • Alpine chalet #1840

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $140,100ADR $925Occ ≈ 41%5★ (1)

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  • Experience Relaxing Alpine Chalet at Big Bear

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $32,304ADR $349Occ ≈ 25%4.5★ (19)

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  • Comet's Cabin

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $31,666ADR $199Occ ≈ 44%—

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  • Modoc Cabin at Big Bear Village - Family Retreat

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $15,389ADR $538Occ ≈ 8%5★ (3)

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

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $86,010ADR $862Occ ≈ 27%—

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  • Forest Angel: Close to Snow Summit & Village!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $45,139ADR $748Occ ≈ 17%5★ (175)

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  • PetFriendly!Backs up to National Forest!Fireplace!

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 14 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $51,380ADR $500Occ ≈ 28%4.8★ (19)

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  • Cozy Bear Cabin

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $9,952ADR $829Occ ≈ 3%4.9★ (110)

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  • Honeycomb Outdoor Hideaway - Hot Tub, Sauna & Yard

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $60,741ADR $595Occ ≈ 28%5★ (25)

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  • 5-STARS! Game Room, fire pit, Walk to Forest - OSO

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $44,314ADR $839Occ ≈ 14%5★ (20)

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  • Walk to Lake-5 min to Snow Summit

    House · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $42,908ADR $223Occ ≈ 53%4.8★ (85)

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  • Retreat by the Lake-Outdoor Spa & Game Room!!~ No Pets Allowed

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $39,158ADR $579Occ ≈ 19%4.8★ (60)

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

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $129,233ADR $669Occ ≈ 53%5★ (2)

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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

$59,272

NOI

$19,842

Cash flow /mo

$1,653

Cash needed

$1,167,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

1.7%

ROE (yr 1)

4.5%

Cap rate

1.8%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$188,786

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$60,411

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$19,842
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$33,000
ROE4.5%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)9.7%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$11,854
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,778
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,964
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$924
  • Property tax$13,750
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$5,610

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$1,100,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$44,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$23,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$60,411

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

$880,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$163,000 · 19%

Year-1 deduction

$189,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$60,000

Land 20% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $717,000 over 39 years · new furniture $23,000

Based on: 2,936 sq ft, built 2015, 4 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, patio, fence, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $116,000 in year 1 (10% short-life, $37,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$102,900
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $12,200 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $14,600
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $12,500 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $14,900
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $5,100 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $6,100
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 2.13 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $1,800
  • Window coverings (29)default

    $7,300 new × 40% good × 2.13 allocation

    $6,200
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (33% of floors)listing

    $6,300 new × 40% good × 2.13 allocation

    $5,400
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $9,500 new × 78% good × 2.13 allocation

    $15,800
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,800 new × 78% good × 2.13 allocation

    $9,600
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator)listing

    $6,100 new × 40% good × 2.13 allocation

    $5,200
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $23,000
15-year land improvements$83,600
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)listing

    $11,200 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $13,400
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $10,800 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $12,900
  • Patioslisting

    $13,200 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $15,800
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $33,000 new × 50% good × 2.13 allocation

    $35,200
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 50% good × 2.13 allocation

    $6,400
Building, 39-year$716,500
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $318,900 new × 82% good × 2.13 allocation

    $554,400
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $33,100 new × 78% good × 2.13 allocation

    $55,000
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $34,500 new × 78% good × 2.13 allocation

    $57,300
  • HVACdefault

    $33,100 new × 45% good × 2.13 allocation

    $31,700
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $12,600 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $15,000
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 56% good × 2.13 allocation

    $3,100

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$102,900$83,600$2,300$188,800
2$0$0$18,400$18,400
3$0$0$18,400$18,400
4$0$0$18,400$18,400
5$0$0$18,400$18,400
6+$0$0$640,700$640,700
Total$102,900$83,600$716,500$903,000

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

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.