RV PARK SELLER TOOLS
Depreciation recapture, federal capital gains, the NIIT surtax, and state tax can all apply to a single sale. Enter your numbers below to see your total estimated tax bill — and your after-tax gain — in seconds.
$10.9B Industry Revenue
7–12% Cap Rate Range
16,200+ U.S. Parks
Direct buyer network
1,200+ Parks Acquired
Estimate your capital gains tax liability on the sale of your RV park — including depreciation recapture, federal long-term capital gains tax, net investment income surtax, and state taxes. These are simplified estimates. Consult a qualified CPA or tax attorney before making any sale decision.
This calculator provides an educational estimate only and is not a formal appraisal, broker opinion of value, or offer to purchase. Estimated values
are based solely on the figures you enter and may differ materially from actual market value. Investorade is a direct buyer. No information submitted through this calculator constitutes a binding offer or obligation by either party. Consult a licensed real estate professional or certified appraiser for a formal valuation.
Selling an RV park does not trigger one tax — it can trigger up to four, stacked on top of each other: depreciation recapture, federal long-term capital gains, the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), and state tax. Each applies to a different slice of the total gain, and each is calculated differently.
Bucket 1 — Section 1250 Recapture Gain
Equal to the lesser of your accumulated depreciation or your total gain. This portion is taxed at the depreciation recapture rate — up to 25% — regardless of your regular capital gains bracket.
Bucket 2 — Long-Term Capital Gain
Total gain minus the recapture amount. This remaining portion is taxed at the federal long-term capital gains rate that applies to your total taxable income (0%, 15%, or 20%).
The Net Investment Income Surtax (3.8%) and any applicable state tax are then applied to the full total gain, not just one bucket.
Each calculator digs deeper into one component of your valuation. Use them individually or together.
Break down every revenue source and operating expense line by line to compute your true net operating income — the single number that drives your valuation.
Enter your location type, utility infrastructure, occupancy, and maintenance level to determine the most defensible cap rate range for your specific market.
Calculate your park’s estimated value on a per-site basis and compare it against the $15,000–$40,000 industry benchmark range buyers use when evaluating deals.
Estimate your potential annual gross revenue by site count, average daily rate, occupancy rate, and stay-type mix — useful if your records are incomplete or informal.
Enter your deferred maintenance cost estimate and see exactly how much it reduces your property value through cap rate adjustment — and whether fixing it before selling makes financial sense.
Enter your estimated sale price and compare net proceeds after a 6–10% broker commission versus a direct no-commission sale — and see the dollar difference on your specific deal.
Compare a lump-sum cash offer against seller financing — monthly income, total payout over time, interest earned, and the break-even point where seller financing pays more than cash.
Depreciation recapture is the portion of your gain equal to the depreciation you have already claimed on your tax returns. It is taxed separately — at up to 25% — regardless of your regular capital gains bracket.
NIIT is a flat 3.8% surtax applied to your total gain if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
A properly structured 1031 exchange can defer the full estimated tax liability by rolling proceeds into a like-kind replacement property. It must be arranged before the sale closes.
Land is not depreciable, so it does not factor into depreciation recapture. It is included purely for basis documentation and CPA reference.
It is a simplified planning estimate. It does not account for installment sale elections, passive activity loss carryforwards, or alternative minimum tax. Always confirm actual liability with a CPA before closing.
