Cost Segregation Case Study

Optimizing Cash
Flow for Self-Storage Facility Owners

$4,052,325

Property Purchase Price

$413,025

1st Year Tax Savings

80%

Bonus Depreciation

Property Overview

This expansive self-storage facility, acquired in February 2019, features 89,901 square feet of climate-controlled storage space on a 209,960 square foot site. With a purchase price of $4 million (excluding land), this modern facility represents a significant investment in the growing self-storage sector. The property includes numerous specialized components typical of self-storage facilities, including climate control systems, security features, and storage unit configurations.

Property TypeSelf-Storage Facility
Purchase price(less land)$4,052,325
Building sqft89,901
Entire site sqft209,960
Data acquiredFebruary 2019
Tax year study applied2019
Tax rate37%
Present value rate of return8%
Bonus depreciation80%

Building Allocation After Study

Cost Segregation Study Benefits

CSSI’s engineering-based analysis identified approximately $1.17 million in assets qualifying for accelerated depreciation through 5- and 15-year property classifications. The study generated immediate tax savings of $413,025 in the first year, utilizing 80% bonus depreciation. The long-term financial impact is substantial, with a net present value of $336,704 over 10 years and potential future value of invested savings exceeding $3.2 million. This case study demonstrates how self-storage facilities can particularly benefit from cost segregation due to their unique construction features and specialized systems.

Financial Benefits Achieved

Immediate Tax Savings$ 413,025
NPV Over 10 Years$336,704
NPV Over Remaining Life of Property$275, 126
Future Value of Invested Savings$3,216,239

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