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1227 George St

1227 George St

La Crosse, WI 54603

$240,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · Listed today

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Year built

1889

Sqft

1,368

Lot sqft

6,534

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-24T00:36:36.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$39,626

ADR

$192

Occupancy

57%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$3,664

Confidence

Low (43.41), 29 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$24,182$41,342$49,608

Few similar-size comps were found, so all comps are shown.

Median revenue of shown comps: $41,342

  • Historic Carter House-Rivertown Romance-Licensed!

    House · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $39,876ADR $161Occ ≈ 68%4.9★ (255)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • River Front Property

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $41,342ADR $199Occ ≈ 57%4.9★ (137)

    Vrbo

  • The Drift Inn, Old charm, Quiet, Fenced backyard

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.9 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $27,613ADR $130Occ ≈ 58%4.6★ (37)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Top Shelf Suite

    Apartment · 4 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.0 mi

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

    Revenue $48,557ADR $258Occ ≈ 52%5★ (26)

    Airbnb

  • b3 Couples Therapy Yacht

    Boat · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.0 mi

    Revenue $60,496ADR $214Occ ≈ 77%3.5★ (1)

    Booking

  • Luxurious Floating Cabin

    House boat · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.0 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen

    Revenue $27,357ADR $250Occ ≈ 30%4.8★ (23)

    Airbnb

  • b3 FIVE7 Yacht

    House boat · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.0 mi

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

    Revenue $29,532ADR $130Occ ≈ 62%4.8★ (55)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • River Rambler

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 1.0 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $50,848ADR $224Occ ≈ 62%4.9★ (209)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 4 Seasons, Luxury Houseboat on Richmond Bay.

    House boat · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.0 mi

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

    Revenue $21,102ADR $245Occ ≈ 24%5★ (15)

    Airbnb

  • Quaint Home w/Water Access to Richmond Bay

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 1.1 mi

    Revenue $11,023ADR $318Occ ≈ 9%—

    Delisted

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  • Cozy little villa

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 1.1 mi

    Revenue $11,170ADR $124Occ ≈ 25%3.8★ (38)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Bayfront Chalet on Richmond Bay

    Chalet · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.1 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $49,608ADR $263Occ ≈ 52%4.8★ (232)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3-bedroom villa in enchanting La Crosse with river access

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 1.1 mi

    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Washer

    Revenue $12,467ADR $163Occ ≈ 21%4★ (9)

    Vrbo

  • Cute Cottage on the River

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 1.1 mi

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

    Revenue $24,182ADR $121Occ ≈ 55%4.7★ (53)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Bayfront Cottage is a 3 bedroom house on Richmond Bay.

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.1 mi

    Revenue $20,172ADR $124Occ ≈ 45%3.9★ (48)

    Vrbo

  • Cute Little Retreat

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 1.1 mi

    Revenue $1,766ADR $100Occ ≈ 5%—

    Delisted

  • Cozy 3-bedroom home on the river

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 7 · 1.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $62,879ADR $333Occ ≈ 52%5★ (58)

    Airbnb

  • Caroline Suite

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $72,045ADR $269Occ ≈ 73%5★ (65)

    Airbnb

  • Riverfront Home with Eagle Views

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.2 mi

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

    Revenue $66,192ADR $380Occ ≈ 48%5★ (130)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Rustic Waterfront w/BOAT DOCK!

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 1.3 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $45,332ADR $510Occ ≈ 24%5★ (22)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy 8 Person Chalet on the Bay

    Chalet · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 1.3 mi

    Revenue $44,503ADR $229Occ ≈ 53%4.6★ (11)

    Vrbo

  • Gnome sweet Gnome! On the park.

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 1.6 mi

    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $7,269ADR $89Occ ≈ 22%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Private home,accessible,parking

    House · 5 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 14 · 1.7 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $48,194ADR $258Occ ≈ 51%4.8★ (64)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • King Beds | Fenced Yard | Near Downtown

    House · 5 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 1.7 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $100,097ADR $441Occ ≈ 62%5★ (188)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Modern Nest | Campus Steps Away + Free Parking

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.8 mi

    Revenue $41,483ADR $639Occ ≈ 18%5★ (1)

    Delisted

  • Near Dwtn La Crosse | King Bed | Porch | Parking

    House · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 1.8 mi

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

    Revenue $28,711ADR $194Occ ≈ 41%4.9★ (41)

    Airbnb

  • 4BR Classical Home | Near UWL & Hiking Trails

    House · 4 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 1.8 mi

    Revenue $55,451ADR $269Occ ≈ 56%4.8★ (42)

    Airbnb

  • Brand New, 3 Bed/ 2 Bath w/ Parking on UWL Campus

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 1.9 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $31,635ADR $411Occ ≈ 21%5★ (35)

    Airbnb

  • 117 The Nest

    Apartment · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 2.0 mi

    Revenue $42,358ADR $200Occ ≈ 58%4.8★ (30)

    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
Management

Est. revenue

$39,626

NOI

$20,240

Cash flow /mo

$1,687

Cash needed

$272,600

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

7.4%

ROE (yr 1)

10.1%

Cap rate

8.4%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$92,790

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$29,693

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$20,240
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$7,200
ROE10.1%

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)$7,925
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,189
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,981
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$2,903
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$1,188

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$240,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$9,600
  • Furnishing (bought new)$23,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$29,693

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

$220,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$70,000 · 32%

Year-1 deduction

$93,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$30,000

Land 8% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $151,000 over 39 years · new furniture $23,000

Based on: 1,368 sq ft, built 1889, 4 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, patio, appliance list).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $63,000 in year 1 (18% short-life, $20,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$57,900
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,800 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $6,700
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,200 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $5,500
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,400 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $1,800
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $200
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $1,100
  • Window coverings (14)default

    $3,500 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $2,700
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default

    $3,500 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $2,700
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,800 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $5,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,100 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $3,100
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $5,900
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $23,000
15-year land improvements$34,800
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,700 new × 50% good × 1.90 allocation

    $7,300
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,400 new × 50% good × 1.90 allocation

    $7,000
  • Patioslisting

    $6,200 new × 50% good × 1.90 allocation

    $5,800
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $15,400 new × 50% good × 1.90 allocation

    $14,600
Building, 39-year$150,700
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $147,700 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $112,200
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $15,400 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $11,700
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $14,600 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $11,100
  • HVACdefault

    $15,400 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $11,700
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,300 new × 40% good × 1.90 allocation

    $4,000

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$57,900$34,800$200$92,800
2$0$0$3,900$3,900
3$0$0$3,900$3,900
4$0$0$3,900$3,900
5$0$0$3,900$3,900
6+$0$0$135,100$135,100
Total$57,900$34,800$150,700$243,300

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. The City of La Crosse requires a short-term rental license ($100 a year) once you rent more than 10 nights a year, plus a Wisconsin tourist rooming house license and inspection from the La Crosse County Health Department. We found no owner-occupancy rule or night cap in the city, but the license does NOT transfer to a new owner. Onalaska allows rentals with a city permit in some zoning districts, and unincorporated towns follow La Crosse County zoning, which has its own permit and day limits. Wisconsin law lets local governments restrict stays under 7 nights. Verify parcel eligibility with the city or county before you buy.