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504 Matterhorn Dr

504 Matterhorn Dr

Gatlinburg, TN 37738

$799,000

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,284 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

1995

Sqft

2,284

Lot sqft

39,640

HOA / mo

$165

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-12T14:06:56.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$70,824

ADR

$323

Occupancy

60%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$10,481

Confidence

Low (41.1), 43 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$40,544$70,174$92,279

Median revenue of shown comps: $61,962

  • 4BR Mountainview, Free Attraction Tickets, Tennis

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

    Revenue $13,169ADR $422Occ ≈ 9%4★ (6)

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  • Mountain Views, Wraparound Deck, Game Room Fun

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

    Revenue $63,155ADR $340Occ ≈ 51%4.2★ (27)

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  • Sleeps 12, Stunning View・Games・Hot tub・Grill・Pets

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

    Revenue $10,128ADR $409Occ ≈ 7%2★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • New! Vixen Run

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

    Revenue $10,817ADR $470Occ ≈ 6%—

    Airbnb

  • 4/4 IncredbleViews!FreeticktstoDollywo,Anake,Aquar

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

    Revenue $5,432ADR $335Occ ≈ 4%—

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  • Changes in Latitude | Theater Room, Game Rooms

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

    Revenue $67,052ADR $528Occ ≈ 35%4.2★ (44)

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  • Pickleball/Stunning views/relaxing Hot Tub/Game Rm

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

    Revenue $77,541ADR $352Occ ≈ 60%4.9★ (182)

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  • VIEW | Hot Tub | Pool | Games | Fast Wi-Fi | Pets

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

    Revenue $81,114ADR $351Occ ≈ 63%4.7★ (168)

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  • Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table

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

    Revenue $59,931ADR $511Occ ≈ 32%4.2★ (49)

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  • Cubs Crib by American Patriot Getaways

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $46,268ADR $292Occ ≈ 43%5★ (1)

    Booking

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  • The Ember - New, Forever Views, Close to Town.

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $116,133ADR $475Occ ≈ 67%4.8★ (36)

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  • Heaven’s Edge | Stunning Smoky Mountain Views

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $60,769ADR $478Occ ≈ 35%5★ (3)

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  • Spacious Mt. LeConte View Cabin + Hot Tub &

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $119,437ADR $496Occ ≈ 66%4.9★ (60)

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  • Gorgeous Mntn Views! Relax in Peace

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $100,723ADR $381Occ ≈ 72%4.8★ (145)

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  • Heaven's Edge

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $23,972ADR $510Occ ≈ 13%5★ (5)

    Booking

  • Mountain Views w/ Hot Tub, Firepit & Game Room!

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $94,191ADR $443Occ ≈ 58%5★ (11)

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  • Sweet Tennessee Whiskey, Panoramic Mtn Views, Game Room, 560 FREE tickets each paid day

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $86,574ADR $330Occ ≈ 72%—

    Booking

  • Mountain Views, luxury home, Hot tub & game room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $70,174ADR $454Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (116)

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  • Heavenly Hangout

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $53,671ADR $304Occ ≈ 48%5★ (4)

    Booking

  • Charming Mountain Top Escape - Stunning Views!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $17,692ADR $675Occ ≈ 7%5★ (94)

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  • Relaxing Cabin*Hot Tub*Pool Table*Fireplaces

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

    Revenue $33,949ADR $372Occ ≈ 25%4.8★ (15)

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  • Relaxing 4BD Family Getaway! Hot Tub + Pool Access

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

    Revenue $84,654ADR $300Occ ≈ 77%4.8★ (216)

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  • Younger Than The Mountains by Avada Properties

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $46,948ADR $233Occ ≈ 55%4.3★ (7)

    Booking

  • Modern Mountain Luxury 4BR 4.5BA with Indoor Pool

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $98,325ADR $536Occ ≈ 50%5★ (11)

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  • Pine Coney Island

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $119,748ADR $432Occ ≈ 76%—

    Booking

  • Wild Daisy, Beautiful Authentic log Cabin Family Favorite Mountain Views Hot tub

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

    Revenue $25,982ADR $455Occ ≈ 16%4.8★ (7)

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  • Welcome to our large, comfortable house with a mountain view in quiet Cobbly Nob

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $11,090ADR $350Occ ≈ 9%—

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  • 180° Mtn Views, Hot Tub, Game Room: Cobbly Nob Gem

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $53,176ADR $374Occ ≈ 39%4.5★ (18)

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  • Pool~Hot Tub~Game Rm~Fire Pit~Theater Rm~Teen Loft

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $72,197ADR $477Occ ≈ 41%5★ (65)

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  • LUX 4BD Lodge w/ Views! Fire Pits + HOT TUB + Pool

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $100,624ADR $396Occ ≈ 70%4.8★ (106)

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  • Amazing Views! + Fire Pit & Hot Tub

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $81,491ADR $388Occ ≈ 58%5★ (242)

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  • Heaven in the Smokies 3 by Avada Properties

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $34,819ADR $159Occ ≈ 60%4.3★ (11)

    Booking

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
Term

Rate 8.15% = 7.40% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 8) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$70,824

NOI

$36,939

Cash flow /mo

-$1,382

Cash needed

$254,710

Cash-on-cash

-6.5%

ROE (yr 1)

4.8%

Cap rate

4.6%

DSCR

0.69

Year-1 write-off

$177,479

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$56,793

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$16,580
  • Principal paydown$4,859
  • Appreciation at%$23,970
ROE4.8%

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)$14,165
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$2,125
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$3,541
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$1,980
  • Property tax$3,080
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,794

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$199,750
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$31,960
  • Furnishing (bought new)$23,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$56,793

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

$707,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$154,000 · 22%

Year-1 deduction

$177,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$57,000

Land 12% (county tax record, market value split) · building $553,000 over 39 years · new furniture $23,000

Based on: 2,284 sq ft, built 1995, 4 bd / 2.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $100,000 in year 1 (11% short-life, $32,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$105,400
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,800 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $14,500
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $8,800 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $11,900
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $4,000 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $5,400
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $2,000
  • Window coverings (23)default

    $5,800 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $7,700
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,400 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $11,300
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,100 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $6,800
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $10,300
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $12,100
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $23,000
15-year land improvements$71,500
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $9,900 new × 50% good × 3.36 allocation

    $16,600
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $4,800 new × 50% good × 3.36 allocation

    $8,000
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,300 new × 50% good × 3.36 allocation

    $3,800
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $25,700 new × 50% good × 3.36 allocation

    $43,100
Building, 39-year$553,000
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $247,800 new × 48% good × 3.36 allocation

    $401,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $25,700 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $34,500
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $26,200 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $35,200
  • HVACdefault

    $25,700 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $34,500
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $14,700 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $19,700
  • Fireplaces (2)listing

    $5,300 new × 40% good × 3.36 allocation

    $7,100
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 50% good × 3.36 allocation

    $20,100

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$105,400$71,500$600$177,500
2$0$0$14,200$14,200
3$0$0$14,200$14,200
4$0$0$14,200$14,200
5$0$0$14,200$14,200
6+$0$0$495,700$495,700
Total$105,400$71,500$553,000$729,800

The building's share of the price ($707,000) is 3.4x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($211,000). 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

STR allowed in most of Sevier County; inside Gatlinburg city limits only in overnight-rental zones.