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1420 Waldenberger Rd

1420 Waldenberger Rd

Holmen, WI 54636

$409,900

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,294 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Low confidenceEst. land %

Year built

2026

Sqft

2,294

Lot sqft

9,148

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-14T21:01:13Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$32,118

ADR

$184

Occupancy

48%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$2,652

Confidence

Low (37.45), 11 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$16,648$24,209$43,167

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

Median revenue of shown comps: $24,209

  • Prairie View Ranch Retreat-Lake Ona & GRTrail Near

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.2 mi

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

    Revenue $16,479ADR $198Occ ≈ 23%4.6★ (12)

    Airbnb

  • Adorable 3-bedroom bungalow near Lake Onalaska

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.3 mi

    Revenue $7,134ADR $182Occ ≈ 11%4.6★

    Delisted

  • 3 Mi to Lake Onalaska: Quaint Home w/ Prairie View

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.3 mi

    Revenue $45,181ADR $191Occ ≈ 65%4.8★ (4)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Nature's Edge Cabin

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.5 mi

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

    Revenue $22,876ADR $214Occ ≈ 29%5★ (25)

    Airbnb

  • Backwater hideaway. Big house with water access.

    House · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 3.5 mi

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

    Revenue $36,220ADR $211Occ ≈ 47%4.8★ (120)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Northshore Getaway

    House · 4 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.5 mi

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

    Revenue $56,542ADR $236Occ ≈ 66%4.7★ (32)

    Airbnb

  • Cozy Corner Cottages 3 Bedroom House Rental

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.6 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen

    Revenue $3,588ADR $299Occ ≈ 3%4.8★ (11)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cottage House on Lake Onalaska

    House · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.7 mi

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

    Revenue $24,209ADR $238Occ ≈ 28%4.7★ (43)

    Airbnb

  • NEW! The La Crosse Lodge

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 3.9 mi

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

    Revenue $56,218ADR $502Occ ≈ 31%5★ (17)

    Airbnb

  • Waterfront Retreat | Sunset View | Family Friendly

    Guest suite · 3 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 4.4 mi

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

    Revenue $16,817ADR $159Occ ≈ 29%4.9★ (42)

    Airbnb

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  • Dream Cottage on Lake Onalaska- Kayaks, Canoes

    Cabin · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 4.5 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $41,153ADR $359Occ ≈ 31%4.8★ (81)

    AirbnbVrbo

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

$32,118

NOI

$7,755

Cash flow /mo

$646

Cash needed

$455,296

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

1.7%

ROE (yr 1)

4.4%

Cap rate

1.9%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$92,599

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$29,632

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$7,755
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$12,297
ROE4.4%

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)$6,424
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$964
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,606
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$9,141
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,029

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$409,900
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$16,396
  • Furnishing (bought new)$29,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$29,632

No county tax record split for property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split, so those use market defaults — edit the price above; 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

$336,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$63,000 · 19%

Year-1 deduction

$93,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$30,000

Land 18% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $273,000 over 39 years · new furniture $29,000

Based on: 2,294 sq ft, built 2026, 4 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (game room, stone counters, flooring types).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $69,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $22,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$73,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,800 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $8,700
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $11,100 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $8,800
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $4,000 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $3,200
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $400
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $1,200
  • Window coverings (23)default

    $5,800 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $4,600
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,400 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $6,700
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,100 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $4,100
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)default

    $8,100 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $6,500
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $23,000
  • Game-room equipment bought newlisting

    $6,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $6,000
15-year land improvements$19,200
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)listing

    $9,900 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $7,900
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,600 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $7,600
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,300 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

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

    $2,300 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $1,800
Building, 39-year$272,800
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $248,700 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $198,700
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $25,800 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $20,600
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $26,400 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $21,100
  • HVACdefault

    $25,800 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $20,600
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $14,800 new × 100% good × 0.80 allocation

    $11,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$73,100$19,200$300$92,600
2$0$0$7,000$7,000
3$0$0$7,000$7,000
4$0$0$7,000$7,000
5$0$0$7,000$7,000
6+$0$0$244,500$244,500
Total$73,100$19,200$272,800$365,100

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. 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.