12488 Trappers Trl Unit F34-03 · Truckee, CA
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Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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 +7.5/15.0
- 1% rule +5.0/10.0
- DSCR +5.0/10.0
- Appreciation +5.0/10.0
- Schools +4.4/10.0
- Livability +2.9/5.0
- Rent growth +2.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
$6,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Experience luxury living with this 1/17 shared ownership of a 3-bedroom cabin in Old Greenwood, Truckee’s premier golf community. This exceptional residence stands out with its private driveway—unlike others—and a Murphy bed office, adding both sleeping space and versatility. Enjoy a guaranteed MLK week (3rd week of January) each year, plus flexible floating time ready for you to book. Current Mid-Week and FlexibleWeek reservations are May 18-22 and June 19-22. Ownership includes Preferred Access to two championship golf courses (Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing) and exclusive Tahoe Mountain Club amenities: a private members’ lounge in Northstar Village, an on-mountain restaurant, and complimentary shuttle service to Northstar. Guests can check in unaccompanied and enjoy full use of amenities. Owners benefit from flexible reservations, including mid-week and last-minute bookings based on availability—creating a true four-season luxury club experience. Don’t miss the chance to own in one of Truckee’s most sought-after communities!
Key facts
- Private driveway
- Murphy bed office
- 2 garage spots
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/3.5-bath single-family listed at $6k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $6k ($69k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $6k).
- Recommended offer: $6k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 1153.8% 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: 1 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 100% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 215 units permitted in Nevada County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $221 of equity ($41 loan paydown + $180 appreciation (3.0% local appreciation)).
- 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 + 3.0% rent growth), your $2k cash investment doubles in ~1 year — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 58 days — a 3% lower offer ($6k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 58 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 138.14% ✓
- Cap rate
- 1153.77%
- Cash-on-cash
- 4098.13%
- DSCR
- 183.34
- GRM
- 0.1
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $21,953
- List price
- $6,000
- Delta
- -72.67%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12448 Trappers Trl Unit F32-05 | 0.04mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 0mo | $1,000 | — | 98 |
| 12448 Trappers Trl Unit F32-28 | 0.04mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 1mo | $27,500 | $11 | 98 |
| 12463 Lookout Loop Unit F17-22 | 0.07mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 0mo | $7,000 | $3 | 97 |
| 12423 Lookout Loop Unit F15-30 | 0.06mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 1mo | $21,000 | $9 | 96 |
| 12448 Trappers Trl Unit F32-24 | 0.04mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 2mo | $12,500 | $5 | 96 |
| 12381 Lookout Loop Unit F13-24 | 0.09mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 3mo | $12,750 | $5 | 94 |
| 12498 Lookout Loop Unit F38-26 | 0.08mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 4mo | $23,000 | $9 | 93 |
| 12283 Lookout Loop Unit F8-34 | 0.17mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 2mo | $20,000 | $8 | 90 |
| 12323 Lookout Loop Unit F10-24 | 0.14mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 5mo | $13,500 | $5 | 90 |
| 12328 Frontier Trl Unit F27-07 | 0.16mi | 3/3.5 | 2,470 (0%) | 7mo | $12,000 | $5 | 87 |
| 12041 Highland Ave | 0.63mi | 3/2.5 | 2,266 (-8%) | 0mo | $1,240,000 | $547 | 53 |
| 12191 Highland Ave | 0.65mi | 4/3.0 (+1) | 2,304 (-7%) | 5mo | $1,170,000 | $508 | 47 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
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- Equity multiple
- 219.30×
- Total profit
- $366,738
- Equity at exit
- $2,698
- IRR
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- Equity multiple
- 473.77×
- Total profit
- $794,254
- Equity at exit
- $4,158
Cash invested: $1,680 (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
ZIP-level market 96161-4545
- Active inventory
- 1
- Price-to-rent
- 0.1×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $8,288 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$31
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$8 /mo · $90/yr
- Insurance
- −$2
- HOA
- −$769
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,741
- Net cashflow
- $5,737
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $5,742 | -5% $5,739 | +0% $5,737 | +5% $5,735 | +10% $5,733 |
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| Rent | -10% $5,083 | -5% $5,410 | +0% $5,737 | +5% $6,065 | +10% $6,392 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $5,740 | -0.5pp $5,739 | base $5,737 | +0.5pp $5,736 | +1.0pp $5,734 |
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
- $1,500
- Closing costs
- $180
- Reserves months
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly cashflow
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 3 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10175 Annies Loop Truckee, CA | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2194 | $7,500 | $3.42 | 44d | 1 | 0.95mi |
| 10077 Jake S Way Truckee, CA | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2552 | $10,500 | $4.11 | 44d | 1 | 0.96mi |
| 10085 Nicolas Dr Unit A Truckee, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1871 | $5,500 | $2.94 | 44d | 1 | 1.42mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $769 · $9,228/yr
Listing history 19 events
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2026-06-18days on market $6,000 Active 58 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $6,000 Active 57 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $6,000 Active 56 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $6,000 Active 55 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $6,000 Active 53 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $6,000 Active 50 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $6,000 Active 49 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $6,000 Active 48 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $6,000 Active 47 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $6,000 Active 44 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $6,000 Active 43 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $6,000 Active 42 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $6,000 Active 41 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $6,000 Active 40 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $6,000 Active 39 DOM
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2026-04-20$6,000 Active 1094-char remark
Show marketing remark (1094 chars)
Experience luxury living with this 1/17 shared ownership of a 3-bedroom cabin in Old Greenwood, Truckee’s premier golf community. This exceptional residence stands out with its private driveway—unlike others—and a Murphy bed office, adding both sleeping space and versatility. Enjoy a guaranteed MLK week (3rd week of January) each year, plus flexible floating time ready for you to book. Current Mid-Week and FlexibleWeek reservations are May 18-22 and June 19-22. Ownership includes Preferred Access to two championship golf courses (Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing) and exclusive Tahoe Mountain Club amenities: a private members’ lounge in Northstar Village, an on-mountain restaurant, and complimentary shuttle service to Northstar. Guests can check in unaccompanied and enjoy full use of amenities. Owners benefit from flexible reservations, including mid-week and last-minute bookings based on availability—creating a true four-season luxury club experience. Don’t miss the chance to own in one of Truckee’s most sought-after communities!
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2026-04-11price $6,000
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2026-04-02price $7,000
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2025-05-06price $10,500
ⓘ 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
- $99,461
- − Mortgage interest
- −$336
- − Property taxes
- −$90
- − Insurance
- −$30
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$7,957
- − Management
- −$7,957
- − HOA
- −$9,228
- − Depreciation
- −$175
- Taxable income
- $73,689
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$17,685
- After-tax cash flow
- $51,163/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
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Truckee, CA
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%
Not yet ingested
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- Civics
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Market trends
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- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.21%
- F500 in state
- 116
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
-42.9% since first listed4 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-20 Listed $6,000 TSMLS
- 2026-04-11 Price Changed $6,000 TSMLS
- 2026-04-02 Price Changed $7,000 TSMLS
- 2025-05-06 Price Changed $10,500 TSMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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