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Rate 7.99% = 7.24% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 29) + 0.75% investor premium

638 Johnson Estate Ln

638 Johnson Estate Ln

Sevierville, TN 37862

$442,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,742 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

2024

Sqft

1,742

Lot sqft

6,098

HOA / mo

$29

Furnished

No

List date

2026-11-01T19:04:14.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$43,198

ADR

$187

Occupancy

63%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$6,722

Confidence

Low (48.77), 26 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$27,014$39,243$56,767

Median revenue of shown comps: $47,151

  • Westover Park Condo 101 - A Quiet Getaway Near the Great Smoky Mountains

    Condominium (condo) · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

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

    Revenue $17,499ADR $197Occ ≈ 24%4.7★ (127)

    Vrbo

  • Luxury Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Arcade, Huge Rec Room

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $54,626ADR $377Occ ≈ 40%5★ (70)

    Airbnb

  • Peaceful Escape By The Mountains

    House · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $10,476ADR $96Occ ≈ 30%5★ (1)

    Delisted

  • Spacious Family home w/ Mtn Views, 1mi to Parkway!

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $49,666ADR $250Occ ≈ 54%5★ (43)

    Delisted

  • Dolly Parton Themed Rancher. Minutes from

    Chalet · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $71,731ADR $499Occ ≈ 39%3.8★ (11)

    AirbnbBooking

  • 7 Miles to Dollywood * Hot Tub*Modern Retreat

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $58,966ADR $292Occ ≈ 55%5★ (121)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Hideaway Cove

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $31,135ADR $286Occ ≈ 30%4.7★ (9)

    Booking

  • Great Location, Sleeps 8・Near Parkway・Hot Tub

    House · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $25,640ADR $213Occ ≈ 33%4.7★ (22)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Dolly Parton Themed Rancher. Minutes from Shopping and Dollywood

    Chalet · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $33,720ADR $234Occ ≈ 39%4.4★ (16)

    Booking

  • Beautiful & Cozy Amazing Views, Games rm, Hot Tub!

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.6 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +4

    Revenue $57,481ADR $283Occ ≈ 56%4.8★ (307)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

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  • ★The Hideaway★ | Theater, View, Hot Tub, BBQ

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $35,602ADR $315Occ ≈ 31%4.8★ (121)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Hideaway Hollow

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $4,862ADR $433Occ ≈ 3%5★ (1)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Fall Specials|Pet Friendly|Hot tub|Gameroom|PS4

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $72,946ADR $312Occ ≈ 64%5★ (288)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3 Decks, Dollywood, GREAT Location, Hot Tub, GSMNP

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $50,680ADR $306Occ ≈ 45%5★ (62)

    Airbnb

  • Hillside Manor

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $47,151ADR $255Occ ≈ 51%4.9★ (22)

    Airbnb

  • Captain Puddle Pirate's Hideaway

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

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

    Revenue $31,367ADR $156Occ ≈ 55%5★ (1)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Vintage Brick Ranch Home, in the heart of Sevierville - Min 30 day Stay

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

    Revenue $9,999ADR $101Occ ≈ 27%5★ (1)

    Delisted

  • Sevierville Group-Friendly Condos

    Apartment · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $77,020ADR $287Occ ≈ 74%5★ (10)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cedars Peak Downtown 2 Condos

    Apartment · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $64,936ADR $281Occ ≈ 63%—

    Booking

  • Brooklyn Hide a way

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $47,955ADR $189Occ ≈ 70%5★ (58)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3BR w/lush views, hot tub, free attraction tickets

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

    Revenue $35,727ADR $305Occ ≈ 32%3.8★ (5)

    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
Term

Rate 7.99% = 7.24% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 29) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$43,198

NOI

$22,518

Cash flow /mo

-$554

Cash needed

$147,680

Cash-on-cash

-4.5%

ROE (yr 1)

6.4%

Cap rate

5.1%

DSCR

0.77

Year-1 write-off

$101,158

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$32,371

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$6,644
  • Principal paydown$2,775
  • Appreciation at%$13,260
ROE6.4%

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)$8,640
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,296
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,160
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$348
  • Property tax$1,385
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,652

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$110,500
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$17,680
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$32,371

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

$389,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$81,000 · 21%

Year-1 deduction

$101,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$32,000

Land 12% (county tax record, market value split) · building $307,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,742 sq ft, built 2024, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (fence, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $72,000 in year 1 (13% short-life, $23,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$71,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,600 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $10,900
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $9,800 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $11,100
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,000 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $3,400
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 83% good × 1.23 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $1,400
  • Window coverings (17)default

    $4,300 new × 80% good × 1.23 allocation

    $4,200
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,500 new × 96% good × 1.23 allocation

    $8,800
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,500 new × 96% good × 1.23 allocation

    $5,300
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator)listing

    $6,100 new × 83% good × 1.23 allocation

    $6,200
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$29,700
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,700 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $9,800
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $8,300 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $9,400
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,700 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $1,900
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $1,700 new × 90% good × 1.23 allocation

    $1,900
  • Fencinglisting

    $6,000 new × 90% good × 1.23 allocation

    $6,600
Building, 39-year$307,500
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $188,800 new × 97% good × 1.23 allocation

    $224,200
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $19,600 new × 96% good × 1.23 allocation

    $23,100
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $19,400 new × 96% good × 1.23 allocation

    $22,800
  • HVACdefault

    $19,600 new × 90% good × 1.23 allocation

    $21,700
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $11,200 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $12,700
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 92% good × 1.23 allocation

    $3,000

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$71,200$29,700$300$101,200
2$0$0$7,900$7,900
3$0$0$7,900$7,900
4$0$0$7,900$7,900
5$0$0$7,900$7,900
6+$0$0$275,600$275,600
Total$71,200$29,700$307,500$408,300

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

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