Ashford STR market overview
Most buyers start with the peak month. The better question is whether Ashford still works after reserves, rules, and setup friction. Mount Rainier visitor traffic creates the demand story.
$59.6K
Peak month in Jul 2024
5 bedroom
Top bedroom bucket in the file
4.8x
Peak-to-trough swing
Mount Rainier gateway
What this market is really saying
Pierce County is still friendly, but stricter licensing remains under review. Septic capacity, winter access, and setup timing decide whether the file works.
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Start with these facts
Peak demand window
The strongest month in the file was Jul 2024 at $59,639 across the tracked bedroom buckets.
Low-season reality
The weakest month fell to $12,378. Buyers need reserves that respect the quiet stretch, not only the summer spike.
Risk moat
Septic cap controls occupancy. Code review may tighten. Winter access planning matters.
The market thesis
Ashford works when a buyer wants Mount Rainier demand and understands septic-led occupancy limits before closing.
The risk screen
Pierce County is still friendly, but stricter licensing remains under review. Septic capacity, winter access, and setup timing decide whether the file works.
The next page to read
Move to the revenue page if you want the bedroom mix. Move to the diligence page if you want the rule and permit questions before an offer.
Educational only. Revenue files show historical Airbnb revenue patterns, not future performance. Tax outcomes, permit status, occupancy, and depreciation treatment must be confirmed with your CPA and local counsel before you buy.
Questions about Ashford
Is Ashford a steady market?
It can work, but the revenue file still swings by season. That is why we underwrite reserves, response coverage, and permit risk before a buyer leans on the peak month.
Can this offset W-Two income?
Sometimes. The asset, your participation, setup timing, and CPA position all matter. This page is educational. Your CPA confirms the filing result.
What breaks these deals most often?
Septic cap controls occupancy
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Ashford revenue by bedroom
Ashford revenue by bedroom with responsive charts, table fallback, and seasonality notes for STR underwriting.
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