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Rate 7.78% = 7.03% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Sep 24) + 0.75% investor premium

1130 Ski View Dr Unit 315

1130 Ski View Dr Unit 315

Gatlinburg, TN 37738

$849,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 1,815 sqft · Listed 3d ago

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Rental historyHigh HOANegative cash flow

Year built

1983

Sqft

1,815

Lot sqft

—

HOA / mo

$507

Furnished

No

List date

2026-09-24T23:20:34Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$44,298

ADR

$185

Occupancy

66%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$8,503

Confidence

Low (48.24), 45 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$21,879$39,376$49,808
  • Big Sky by Avada Properties

    3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 3 ft

    Revenue —ADR $180Occ ≈ —4.8★ (4)

    —

  • Right beside pool!!

    3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 13 ft

    Revenue —ADR $195Occ ≈ —4.8★ (204)

    Vrbo

  • *Stunning 3BD near Town! Mountain Views + Pool!*

    3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 16 ft

    Revenue —ADR $252Occ ≈ —4.8★ (171)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Misty Mountain by Beyond Expectations: w/ Views

    3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 20 ft

    Revenue —ADR $194Occ ≈ —4.5★ (32)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Windswept Condo | Your Cozy Gatlinburg Getaway

    3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 62 ft

    Revenue —ADR $194Occ ≈ ——

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Mtn and Ntn Park View Condo, Sleeps 8, Pool, Firep

    3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 102 ft

    Revenue —ADR $227Occ ≈ —4.7★ (16)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Majestic 3BD near TOWN! Mountain Views! POOL

    3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 131 ft

    Revenue —ADR $283Occ ≈ —4.8★ (223)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Amazing MTN Views*2 KingSuites*3 miles Gatlinburg

    3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 141 ft

    Revenue —ADR $223Occ ≈ —4.8★ (15)

    Airbnb

  • 3 Mi to GSMNP! Family Condo w/ Pool & Views

    3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 141 ft

    Revenue —ADR $226Occ ≈ —4.5★ (16)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 2 King Suites*Close to Gatlinburg-3 mile drive!

    3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 210 ft

    Revenue —ADR $215Occ ≈ —4.8★ (145)

    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.

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Financing
Term

Rate 7.78% = 7.03% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Sep 24) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$44,298

NOI

$14,932

Cash flow /mo

-$3,335

Cash needed

$265,971

Cash-on-cash

-15.0%

ROE (yr 1)

-3.4%

Cap rate

1.8%

DSCR

0.27

Year-1 write-off

$168,707

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$53,986

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$40,026
  • Principal paydown$5,562
  • Appreciation at%$25,497
ROE-3.4%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)16.9%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$8,860
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,329
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,215
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$6,084
  • Property tax$1,579
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$5,099

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$212,475
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$33,996
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$53,986

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

$781,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$147,000 · 19%

Year-1 deduction

$169,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$54,000

Land 8% (county tax record, market value split) · building $634,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,815 sq ft, built 1983, 3 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, patio, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $111,000 in year 1 (11% short-life, $35,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$166,700
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,800 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $23,100
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $10,000 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $23,600
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,200 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $7,500
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $1,100
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $2,800
  • Window coverings (18)default

    $4,500 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $10,600
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (33% of floors)listing

    $3,900 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $9,200
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,600 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $18,000
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,600 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $10,900
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $8,100 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $19,100
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $21,300
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
Building, 39-year$633,600
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $196,700 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $464,500
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $20,400 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $48,200
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $20,300 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $47,900
  • HVACdefault

    $20,400 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $48,300
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $7,800 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $18,400
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 5.91 allocation

    $6,200

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$166,700$0$2,000$168,700
2$0$0$16,200$16,200
3$0$0$16,200$16,200
4$0$0$16,200$16,200
5$0$0$16,200$16,200
6+$0$0$566,600$566,600
Total$166,700$0$633,600$800,200

The building's share of the price ($781,000) is 5.9x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($132,000). 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: Georgia disallows 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.