Next, the brand new fridge began to malfunction, the service tech appointed by the company (Frigidaire) said it could be up to a month before the part came in, so I bought a new fridge and had it installed immediately.  

amresupply has appliance parts to fix stoves and fridges.

BTW the numbers include the HOA fees stated in the listing with the taxes estimated at $1000 per year and a budget of $2000 for new appliances (washer, dryer, fridge, if needed).

So the square footage occupied by the fridge cost 1666 $ per ft.

You'll have to verify at tax time, but it should be 5 year depreciation for appliances (stove, fridge).

We provide: range, fridge, dishwasher, central heat & air.

I have seen most issues are plumbing, heaters and appliances (washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge).

Looking at a fridge/stove/ceiling fan, all items of that sort are neither (really) attached to the buildling nor are they required for the buildling to provide its primary function: shelter.

In the year and a half that I have owned this property, I've had to do several minor repairs, and replace the fridge and a dishwasher.

The cost of the fridge was more than the $2500 ( $2499 + tax + shipping).