Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Carlisle, IA

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Investment Property for Sale in Carlisle, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
630 N 1st Street Carlisle, IA Welcome to this move-in ready 2-story home in Carlisle, ideally located on a corner lot di...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,447 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.15% Traditional cash on cash: 4.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $2439 Airbnb ROI: -2.15% Traditional ROI: 4.63%
525 S 5th Street Carlisle, IA Charming and well-updated ranch home in the heart of Carlisle offering over 2,200 square f...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,112 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.65% Traditional cash on cash: 3.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $1839 Airbnb ROI: -1.65% Traditional ROI: 3.84%
700 S 2nd Street Carlisle, IA Welcome to this cozy 3 bedroom ranch that offers a functional layout with comfortable livi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,200 sq.ft.	$234,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.5% Traditional cash on cash: 5.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $1899 Airbnb ROI: -1.5% Traditional ROI: 5.43%
415 Commons Drive Carlisle, IA Welcome to a fresh start in a brand-new home designed for smart living and stress-free own...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,068 sq.ft.	$299,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.65% Traditional cash on cash: 5.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $2413 Airbnb ROI: -1.65% Traditional ROI: 5.6%
1000 Commons Court Carlisle, IA Experience exceptional quality and comfort in the Thea plan by Kimberley Development, wher...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,249 sq.ft.	$339,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.76% Traditional cash on cash: 4.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $2264 Airbnb ROI: -1.76% Traditional ROI: 4.2%
15018 Scotch Ridge Road Carlisle, IA Rarely does a property of this caliber become available. This historic 1860s farmhouse is ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,430 sq.ft.	$750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.17% Traditional cash on cash: 1.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $2516 Airbnb ROI: -1.17% Traditional ROI: 1.9%
4695 E Spring Street Carlisle, IA Check out this unique & conveniently located acreage outside of Carlisle and near Des Moin...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 972 sq.ft.	$289,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.05% Traditional cash on cash: 3.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $1718 Airbnb ROI: -1.05% Traditional ROI: 3.9%
5640 SE 68th Place Carlisle, IA Welcome to this updated, open concept, 1 1/2 story, 4 bedroom/2 bath lake-side home! This ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,668 sq.ft.	$292,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.84% Traditional cash on cash: 5.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $1374 Traditional Rental Income: $2343 Airbnb ROI: 0.84% Traditional ROI: 5.88%
1425 S 5th Street #4 Carlisle, IA Stylish, move-in ready townhome in Carlisle with no HOA dues-a rare and affordable find! T...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,122 sq.ft.	$190,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.18% Traditional cash on cash: 7.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1374 Traditional Rental Income: $1927 Airbnb ROI: 2.18% Traditional ROI: 7.56%
5668 180th Avenue Carlisle, IA Charming rural property with room to grow, set on just over 8 acres of productive hay grou...	1 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,870 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2202 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.46%
7460 SE 52nd Street Carlisle, IA Set on a picturesque .919-acre lot in Carlisle, this well-maintained split-level home offe...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,042 sq.ft.	$320,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.73% Traditional cash on cash: 3.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $1819 Airbnb ROI: -1.73% Traditional ROI: 3.1%
135 Park Street Carlisle, IA Stop renting and start building equity in this beautifully updated all-brick ranch with a ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,429 sq.ft.	$249,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.19% Traditional cash on cash: 6.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $2134 Airbnb ROI: -1.19% Traditional ROI: 6.3%
675 S 8th Street Carlisle, IA Gorgeous views and under appraised value ($365,000)! This home features: tax abatement sti...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,350 sq.ft.	$340,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.38% Traditional cash on cash: 5.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $2648 Traditional Rental Income: $2527 Airbnb ROI: 4.38% Traditional ROI: 5.98%
230 Main Street Carlisle, IA Welcome to 230 Main St in the heart of Carlisle! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,418 sq.ft.	$187,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.21% Traditional cash on cash: 7.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $1864 Airbnb ROI: -1.21% Traditional ROI: 7.22%
635 S 2nd Street Carlisle, IA Welcome to this beautifully maintained home featuring a spacious kitchen complete with gra...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,024 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.42% Traditional cash on cash: 4.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $2648 Traditional Rental Income: $1932 Airbnb ROI: 4.42% Traditional ROI: 4.12%
415 N 9th Street Carlisle, IA Welcome to this inviting ranch house nestled in a quiet Carlisle neighborhood. Inside the ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 988 sq.ft.	$255,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 4.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $1741 Airbnb ROI: -1.51% Traditional ROI: 4.21%
600 Ridge Road Carlisle, IA This stately 2 story is ready to be sold! Sitting on a big corner lot near the woods is th...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,824 sq.ft.	$312,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.93% Traditional cash on cash: 5.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $2424 Airbnb ROI: -1.93% Traditional ROI: 5.08%
450 N 9th Street Carlisle, IA Extremely well maintained 3 BR ranch home with a 2 car detached garage. Extra 12'x16' shed...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,088 sq.ft.	$280,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 4.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $665 Traditional Rental Income: $1967 Airbnb ROI: -1.51% Traditional ROI: 4.56%

Real Estate investment in Carlisle, IA

There are 18 properties for sale in the city of Carlisle . The median list price in Carlisle is $345,000 and the average price per square foot is $183. In May 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Carlisle is 5.00%. The average monthly rental income in Carlisle is $2,051.

Carlisle, IA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 18 investment properties available for sale in Carlisle.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Carlisle.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Carlisle with average rental income of $2,051.

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Investment Property for Sale in Carlisle, IA

630 N 1st Street

Carlisle, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,447 sq.ft.

$325,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.15%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.63%

Airbnb Rental Income: $665

Traditional Rental Income: $2439

Airbnb ROI: -2.15%

Traditional ROI: 4.63%

525 S 5th Street

Carlisle, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,112 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.65%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $665

Traditional Rental Income: $1839

Airbnb ROI: -1.65%

Traditional ROI: 3.84%

700 S 2nd Street

Carlisle, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,200 sq.ft.

$234,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.5%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.43%

Airbnb Rental Income: $665

Traditional Rental Income: $1899

Airbnb ROI: -1.5%

Traditional ROI: 5.43%

415 Commons Drive

Carlisle, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,068 sq.ft.

$299,990

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.65%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.6%

Airbnb Rental Income: $665

Traditional Rental Income: $2413

Airbnb ROI: -1.65%

Traditional ROI: 5.6%

1000 Commons Court

Carlisle, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,249 sq.ft.

$339,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.76%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.2%

Airbnb Rental Income: $665

Traditional Rental Income: $2264

Airbnb ROI: -1.76%

Traditional ROI: 4.2%

15018 Scotch Ridge Road

Carlisle, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,430 sq.ft.

$750,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.17%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.9%

Airbnb Rental Income: $665

Traditional Rental Income: $2516

Airbnb ROI: -1.17%

Traditional ROI: 1.9%

4695 E Spring Street

Carlisle, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 972 sq.ft.

$289,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.05%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.9%

Airbnb Rental Income: $665

Traditional Rental Income: $1718

Airbnb ROI: -1.05%

Traditional ROI: 3.9%

5640 SE 68th Place

Carlisle, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,668 sq.ft.

$292,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.84%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.88%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1374

Traditional Rental Income: $2343

Airbnb ROI: 0.84%