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12445 Lookout Loop Unit F16-05
C- Composite 53.99
Why this score? — see what drove the C- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +15.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +5.0/10.0
  • DSCR +5.0/10.0
  • Schools +4.4/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.1/5.0
  • Livability +2.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$12,500

12445 Lookout Loop Unit F16-05 · Truckee, CA 96161
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,985 sqft · Timeshare · 119 Days on market
Built 2004 $4/sqft · 23% below area Est $16k · 23% under $869/mo HOA · 11% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Situated on the 10th Fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Championship Golf Course & is close to the Old Greenwood Pavilion. Enjoy week 05 (first week of February) every year plus additional time using a 7 night Flex Week, a 4 night midweek and spontaneous time within 7 days of arrival subject to availability. Features a loft with a pool table, great golf course views and your own private hot tub on the back deck. Fantastic amenities when in residence include discounted golf, use to a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness facilities, a convenient shuttle to Northstar Resort, a private members lounge in the Village & a private on-mountain restaurant. Owners have the ability to exchange reservations into the Elite Alliance family of properties as well. Flex week is 8/14/26 to 8/17/26. Mid Week reservation booked for 6/22/26 to 6/26/26. A great family resort enjoyed in a high end single family cabin. True luxury living at its best!

Key facts

  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Tags

LOFT WITH A POOL TABLEGOLF COURSE VIEWSPRIVATE HOT TUBSWIMMING POOLTENNIS COURTSFITNESS FACILITIES

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/4.5-bath timeshare listed at $12k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $5k ($63k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $12k).
  • Recommended offer: $11k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 513.5% vs local median 2.0% in Truckee — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 58/100 on livability (#697 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: employment A+, housing B; Watch: amenities F, commute F, cost of living F.
  • Tahoe-Truckee Unified (town): math 44% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #136 of 517 in CA (top 26%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.6%/yr); 375 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; high-income renter base; 215 units permitted in Nevada County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $7,897/mo this rent would consume 72% of the median local household income ($132k/yr) (locally 559% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $86 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $375 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Nevada County population projected at -14% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.6% rent growth), your $4k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 119 days — a 9% lower offer ($11k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 5y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $5k (29%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $10k; 32% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Recommended offer $11,375 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 119 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
63.18%
Cap rate
513.52%
Cash-on-cash
1811.52%
DSCR
81.60
GRM
0.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$16,230
List price
$12,500
Delta
-22.98%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.59% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
105.20×
Total profit
$364,697
Equity at exit
$1,864
10-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
253.61×
Total profit
$884,124
Equity at exit
$1,081

Cash invested: $3,500 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

ZIP-level market 96161

Rents YoY
6.6%
Active inventory
375
Price-to-rent
0.1×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$7,897 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$66
Tax est. 1.5%
$16 /mo · $188/yr
Insurance
$5
HOA
$869
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,658
Net cashflow
$5,284

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,209
Max offer price $12,500
Occupancy floor 28%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$3,125
Closing costs
$375
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
10175 Annies Loop Truckee, CA 3.0 3.5 2194 $7,500 $3.42 43d 1 1.00mi
10077 Jake S Way Truckee, CA 3.0 3.5 2552 $10,500 $4.11 43d 1 1.01mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$869 · $10,428/yr
Likely covers
pool

Listing history 19 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $12,500 Active 119 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $12,500 Active 118 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $12,500 Active 117 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $12,500 Active 116 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $12,500 Active 114 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $12,500 Active 111 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $12,500 Active 110 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $12,500 Active 109 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    pricedays on market $12,500 Active 108 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $17,500 Active 105 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $17,500 Active 104 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $17,500 Active 103 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $17,500 Active 102 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $17,500 Active 101 DOM
  15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $17,500 Active 100 DOM
  16. 2026-02-19
    listed $17,500 Active 946-char remark
    Show marketing remark (946 chars)

    Situated on the 10th Fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Championship Golf Course & is close to the Old Greenwood Pavilion. Enjoy week 05 (first week of February) every year plus additional time using a 7 night Flex Week, a 4 night midweek and spontaneous time within 7 days of arrival subject to availability. Features a loft with a pool table, great golf course views and your own private hot tub on the back deck. Fantastic amenities when in residence include discounted golf, use to a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness facilities, a convenient shuttle to Northstar Resort, a private members lounge in the Village & a private on-mountain restaurant. Owners have the ability to exchange reservations into the Elite Alliance family of properties as well. Flex week is 8/14/26 to 8/17/26. Mid Week reservation booked for 6/22/26 to 6/26/26. A great family resort enjoyed in a high end single family cabin. True luxury living at its best!

  17. 2021-10-12
    soldstatus $9,500 Sold 449-char remark
    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Beautiful 4BR cabin at Old Greenwood. Enjoy a winter primary week in February each year. Flex, Mid-Week and Spontaneous week options accompany the primary week. Tahoe Mountain Club membership while in residence, includes shuttle service to Northstar resort & a private members lounge in the Village and private on-mountain restaurant. Summer amenities include pools, tennis, fitness, and kid camps. Flex reservation 2021 is Dec 20 - Dec 27th.

  18. 2021-09-14
    historical Contingent 449-char remark
    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Beautiful 4BR cabin at Old Greenwood. Enjoy a winter primary week in February each year. Flex, Mid-Week and Spontaneous week options accompany the primary week. Tahoe Mountain Club membership while in residence, includes shuttle service to Northstar resort & a private members lounge in the Village and private on-mountain restaurant. Summer amenities include pools, tennis, fitness, and kid camps. Flex reservation 2021 is Dec 20 - Dec 27th.

  19. 2021-08-16
    listed $17,500 Active 449-char remark
    Show marketing remark (449 chars)

    Beautiful 4BR cabin at Old Greenwood. Enjoy a winter primary week in February each year. Flex, Mid-Week and Spontaneous week options accompany the primary week. Tahoe Mountain Club membership while in residence, includes shuttle service to Northstar resort & a private members lounge in the Village and private on-mountain restaurant. Summer amenities include pools, tennis, fitness, and kid camps. Flex reservation 2021 is Dec 20 - Dec 27th.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$94,770
− Mortgage interest
−$700
− Property taxes
−$188
− Insurance
−$62
− Repairs & maintenance
−$7,582
− Management
−$7,582
− HOA
−$10,428
− Depreciation
−$364
Taxable income
$67,865
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$16,287
After-tax cash flow
$47,116/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Tahoe-Truckee Unified
NCES district ID
0638770
Math proficiency
44% ▼ -9.00%
Reading proficiency
56% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$67,136
Composite
44.38/100
National rank
#2816
State rank
#136 of 517 in CA

Livability — Truckee

Score
58/100
State rank
#697
US rank
#21110

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime C+ Employment A+ Housing B Health & safety F User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Truckee, CA
County
Nevada County · 85,339 people
City population
19,634
Metro
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA
Population (ZIP)
19,634
Household income
$131,702
Rent vs Own
24.1% rent · 75.9% own
Severe rent burden
559.0

Population outlook (Nevada County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
98,490 people
By 2030
97,295 · -1.2%
By 2040
92,041 · -6.5%
By 2050
85,164 · -13.5%
By 2075
68,436 · -30.5%
By 2100
49,536 · -49.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (81%)
Race & ethnicity
White 81% Hispanic / Latino 12% Two or more races 11% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 7%
Common ancestry
Italian 5% Lithuanian 4% Portuguese 3%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, Jamaica, Dominican Republic
Languages at home
85% English-only · Spanish 10% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Nevada

2024 margin
D (+12.2) · D 54.4% · R 42.1% · Other 3.5%
2008→2024 swing
+6.9pp toward D · 2008: 5.3pp · 2024: 12.2pp
All cycles
2024: D+12.2 2020: D+14.8 2016: D+4.5 2012: R+4.7 2008: D+5.3

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -307.87%
Current HPI
336.9632
Rent YoY
▲ 6.59%
Metro
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+0.0% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-19 Listed $17,500 TSMLS
  • 2021-10-12 Sold (MLS) $9,500 TSMLS
  • 2021-09-14 Contingent TSMLS
  • 2021-08-16 Listed $17,500 TSMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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