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12488 Trappers Trl Unit F34-03
D+ Composite 49.84
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

12488 Trappers Trl Unit F34-03 · Truckee, CA 96161-4545
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,470 sqft · SingleFamily · 58 Days on market
$2/sqft · 73% below area $769/mo HOA · 9% of rent ↓ 43% since listing

🖨 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

Tags

PRIVATE DRIVEWAYMURPHY BED OFFICEPRIVATE MEMBERS LOUNGEON MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTCOMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE

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 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.
Recommended offer $5,820 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. 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?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. 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?
  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
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

5-year hold
IRR
Equity multiple
219.30×
Total profit
$366,738
Equity at exit
$2,698
10-year hold
IRR
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
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

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

Break-even rent $1,026
Max offer price $6,000
Occupancy floor 26%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $5,742 -5% $5,739 +0% $5,737 +5% $5,735 +10% $5,733
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
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 3 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/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

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $6,000 Active 58 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $6,000 Active 57 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $6,000 Active 56 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $6,000 Active 55 DOM
  5. 2026-06-14
    days on market $6,000 Active 53 DOM
  6. 2026-06-10
    days on market $6,000 Active 50 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $6,000 Active 49 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $6,000 Active 48 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $6,000 Active 47 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $6,000 Active 44 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $6,000 Active 43 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $6,000 Active 42 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $6,000 Active 41 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $6,000 Active 40 DOM
  15. 2026-05-30
    days on market $6,000 Active 39 DOM
  16. 2026-04-20
    listed $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!

  17. 2026-04-11
    price $6,000
  18. 2026-04-02
    price $7,000
  19. 2025-05-06
    price $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
combined federal + state — saved on this device
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

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

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

Political lean
Race & ethnicity
Common origin
Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
Current HPI
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

-42.9% since first listed
4 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

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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