$765,000 Active
16550 Salmon Street
Truckee, CA 96161
✓ STR Allowed — No Cap
Unincorporated Nevada County — no STR-specific permit cap. Only a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate is required. Town of Truckee rules do NOT apply outside the incorporated town limits.
2 Beds
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1.0 Baths
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792 Sq Ft

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About This Property

Just minutes from the shores of Donner Lake, 16550 Salmon is the mountain cabin you've been dreaming of. Full of warmth and character, this charming retreat offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with cozy living spaces made for slow mornings with coffee and evenings by the fire after a long day outdoors. The perfect rustic cabin feel with newer floors, a fully updated bathroom and spacious bedrooms. Summer means beach days, paddle boarding, kayaking, and lakeside picnics at Donner Lake, with hiking and biking trails close by. When the snow falls, you're perfectly positioned for winter fun, with Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, and Tahoe Donner's slopes and trails within easy reach, plus quick access to I-80 for an easy drive up the hill. Downtown Truckee's restaurants, shops, and breweries are just a short drive away. Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home, a weekend escape, or a vacation rental opportunity, this sweet Truckee cabin delivers year-round Sierra living at its best. Come see it for yourself!

Listed by Angela Counts — eXp Realty of California, Inc

Listing Details

Status Active
MLS # 20262082
Days on Market 1
Price/Sq Ft $966

Property History

Oct 06, 2026
Listed for sale
$765,000

Sale History · changed hands 1×

Sold Price Listing agent (sell side) Buyer agent (buy side)
Nov 2022 · via MLS history $650,000 — —

MLS closed sales, with duplicate ingestions collapsed and lease records excluded, so each row is a distinct transaction. Rows marked county record come from the assessor's deed data, which reaches back further than the MLS feed; rows marked via a listing site fill the years the feed misses using that site's public sale record.

Property Overview
Beds 2
Baths 1.0
Sq. Ft. 792
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Year Built 1970
Property Type Single Family Residence
Style A-Frame
Subdivision Tahoe Donner
County Nevada
STR Jurisdiction Nevada County
APN 01711401900
Parking
Parking Features None, Parking Pad
Exterior & Lot
Lot Features Street
Roof Composition
Utilities & Systems
Heating Natural Gas
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STR Investment Analysis

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STR Investment Analysis

Permitted Zone
STRUCTURAL SCORE Standard
54
PROJECTED GROSS ANNUAL REVENUE
$20K – $55K typically ~$35,000
~$2,917 per month
Avg Nightly
$181
Occupancy
53%
Cap Rate
1.8%

STR Investment Summary — 16550 Salmon Street, Truckee

Est. Gross Annual Revenue
$20K – $55K
typically ~$35,000
Avg Nightly Rate
$181
Projected Occupancy
52.9%
Cap Rate
1.8%
Structural Score: 54 / 100 (Standard) · STR Zone: Green

Based on comparable vacation rental performance data for Truckee. Gross of management, cleaning and platform fees. Assumes full-year availability, professional management and dynamic pricing; owner use reduces it. Revenue projections are estimates and may vary.

Cost Segregation Tax Savings

Estimated first-year bonus depreciation savings

Estimated First-Year Tax Savings
$0
via bonus depreciation
Land Value
$0
Improvement Basis
$0
5-Year Property (18%)
$0
15-Year Property (10%)
$0
Estimates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified CPA or tax professional for your specific situation. Actual savings depend on individual tax circumstances.

Payment calculator

$4,657 per month
Principal & interest
$3,868/mo
Property taxes
$672/mo
1.0544% of the price, Truckee's 2025-26 rate, plus direct charges: California re-assesses a home at its sale price.
HOA dues
$0/mo
From MLS listing data.
Home insurance
$117/mo
CA FAIR Plan + DIC estimate, ~$1,300–$1,500/yr — wildfire-zone rates vary; not a bindable quote.
Down payment
20% ($153,000)
Home price
$765,000
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.5%
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