Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Carter Lake, IA

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Investment Property for Sale in Carter Lake, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
1318 Lindwood Dr Carter Lake, IA Welcome to your new home in this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that ble...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 925 sq.ft.	$212,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.54% Traditional cash on cash: 5.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1674 Airbnb ROI: 5.54% Traditional ROI: 5.91%
1305 JANBROOK Boulevard Carter Lake, IA Seller will consider offers with FHA and VA loans.. Major updates completed in Summer 2025...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 925 sq.ft.	$181,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.75% Traditional cash on cash: 6.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1593 Airbnb ROI: 6.75% Traditional ROI: 6.71%
1503 Silver Ln Carter Lake, IA 1503 Silver Ln, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,053 sq.ft.	$239,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.1% Traditional cash on cash: 4.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1737 Airbnb ROI: 4.1% Traditional ROI: 4.7%
1505 Silver Ln Carter Lake, IA 1505 Silver Ln, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,392 sq.ft.	$265,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.48% Traditional cash on cash: 3.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1706 Airbnb ROI: 3.48% Traditional ROI: 3.9%
13th E Locust St Carter Lake, IA 13th E Locust St, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$5,183,640	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.45% Traditional cash on cash: -2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $980 Traditional Rental Income: $646 Airbnb ROI: -2.45% Traditional ROI: -2.45%
780 KEY Circle Carter Lake, IA Lake living at its best at Coronado Keys! This stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom walkout ranc...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,110 sq.ft.	$720,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4210 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.76%
4408 N 17TH Street Carter Lake, IA Welcome to your waterfront retreat! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath ranch sit...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,279 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3611 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.84%
1314 Lindwood Dr Carter Lake, IA 1314 Lindwood Dr, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 925 sq.ft.	$177,750	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.36% Traditional cash on cash: 4.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1298 Airbnb ROI: 6.36% Traditional ROI: 4.58%
57 Carter Lake Clb Carter Lake, IA This home has 4 beds, 1 bath, a recently updated kitchen, AND new roof in 2024. And to top...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,643 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1765 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.09%
910 KEY Circle Carter Lake, IA Welcome to 910 Key Circle -- a beautifully designed newer split-entry home in the sought-a...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,518 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3077 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.93%
1070 Waters Edge Ct Carter Lake, IA Rare opportunity to own a lakefront townhome in an exclusive gated community of just 20 re...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,941 sq.ft.	$529,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3421 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.96%
1202 Dorene Blvd Carter Lake, IA Step inside to find brand-new flooring throughout, fresh interior paint, new light fixture...	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 999 sq.ft.	$199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.44% Traditional cash on cash: 4.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1470 Airbnb ROI: 5.44% Traditional ROI: 4.75%
1110 Mayper Dr Carter Lake, IA 1110 Mayper Dr, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,819 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1317 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.46%
1119 Avenue O Carter Lake, IA 1119 Avenue O, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,640 sq.ft.	$229,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.41% Traditional cash on cash: 4.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1618 Airbnb ROI: 4.41% Traditional ROI: 4.49%
198 Carter Lake Clb Carter Lake, IA 198 Carter Lake Clb, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,123 sq.ft.	$199,711	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 3.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $773 Traditional Rental Income: $1253 Airbnb ROI: -0.63% Traditional ROI: 3.58%
4428 N 7th St Carter Lake, IA 4428 N 7th St, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$380,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.54% Traditional cash on cash: 1.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $773 Traditional Rental Income: $1507 Airbnb ROI: -1.54% Traditional ROI: 1.41%
1016 Shoal Dr Carter Lake, IA 1016 Shoal Dr, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 3,377 sq.ft.	$680,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1888 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.27%
3208 N 11th St Carter Lake, IA 3208 N 11th St, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,864 sq.ft.	$240,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.1% Traditional cash on cash: 3.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1565 Airbnb ROI: 4.1% Traditional ROI: 3.94%
1218 Janbrook Blvd Carter Lake, IA 1218 Janbrook Blvd, Carter Lake, IA 51510 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,102 sq.ft.	$184,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.03% Traditional cash on cash: 5.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $2147 Traditional Rental Income: $1426 Airbnb ROI: 6.03% Traditional ROI: 5.04%

Real Estate investment in Carter-lake, IA

There are 22 properties for sale in the city of Carter Lake . The median list price in Carter Lake is $219,868 and the average price per square foot is $126. In October 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Carter Lake is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Carter Lake is $2,008.

Carter-lake, IA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 22 investment properties available for sale in Carter-lake.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Carter-lake with average rental income of $2,008.

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Investment Property for Sale in Carter Lake, IA

1318 Lindwood Dr

Carter Lake, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 925 sq.ft.

$212,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.54%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.91%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2147

Traditional Rental Income: $1674

Airbnb ROI: 5.54%

Traditional ROI: 5.91%

1305 JANBROOK Boulevard

Carter Lake, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 925 sq.ft.

$181,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 6.75%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.71%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2147

Traditional Rental Income: $1593

Airbnb ROI: 6.75%

Traditional ROI: 6.71%

1503 Silver Ln

Carter Lake, IA

3 beds | N/A baths | 1,053 sq.ft.

$239,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.1%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.7%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2147

Traditional Rental Income: $1737

Airbnb ROI: 4.1%

Traditional ROI: 4.7%

1505 Silver Ln

Carter Lake, IA

3 beds | N/A baths | 1,392 sq.ft.

$265,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.48%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.9%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2147

Traditional Rental Income: $1706

Airbnb ROI: 3.48%

Traditional ROI: 3.9%

13th E Locust St

Carter Lake, IA

N/A beds | N/A baths | N/A

$5,183,640

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.45%

Traditional cash on cash: -2.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $980

Traditional Rental Income: $646

Airbnb ROI: -2.45%

Traditional ROI: -2.45%

780 KEY Circle

Carter Lake, IA

4 beds | 4 baths | 4,110 sq.ft.

$720,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.76%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $4210

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.76%

4408 N 17TH Street

Carter Lake, IA

4 beds | 4 baths | 3,279 sq.ft.

$699,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 2.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3611

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 2.84%

1314 Lindwood Dr

Carter Lake, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 925 sq.ft.

$177,750

Airbnb cash on cash: 6.36%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.58%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2147

Traditional Rental Income: $1298

Airbnb ROI: 6.36%