USPAP Campground Appraisal for Bank Financing
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A campground appraisal is a USPAP-compliant valuation that determines the current market value of an existing or proposed campground using the income, sales comparison, and cost approaches. Appraisers evaluate site-type revenue mix, seasonal occupancy patterns, comparable campground sales, and the replacement cost of infrastructure and improvements. Sage's campground appraisals are bank-ready and used for financing, acquisitions, refinances, and estate or partnership matters. Turnaround is typically 2–4 weeks once site access, financials, and comparable sales data are available. Because campground revenue is often highly seasonal, appraisers must normalize income data carefully to reach an accurate, defensible valuation that lenders and investors can rely on.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Campground appraisals use income, sales comparison, and cost approaches to determine current market value.
- 2.Seasonal revenue patterns must be normalized carefully to produce an accurate valuation.
- 3.USPAP-compliant reports are required for bank financing, acquisitions, and refinances.
- 4.Typical turnaround is 2–4 weeks after site access and financial statements are provided.
- 5.Appraisals differ from feasibility studies: appraisals value an existing or proposed property; feasibility studies test project viability.
Last updated: January 15, 2025
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- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)(accessed July 2026)
- KOA North American Camping Report(accessed July 2026)
- Property Appraisals Complete Guide(accessed July 2026)
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