Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Ellston, IA

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Investment Property for Sale in Ellston, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
1256 Wood Ridge Ellston, IA This updated home at Sun Valley Lake offers modern style, functional design, and a phenome...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,786 sq.ft.	$769,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1797 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.5%
3078 Southshore Drive Ellston, IA Beautiful Timbered Lot with Incredible Lakefront Views! Experience serene lakeside living...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,280 sq.ft.	$998,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2950 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.15%
3155 Indian Point Drive Ellston, IA PREMIER VISTAS FROM THIS CUSTOM-BUILT LAKE HAVEN! An abundance of trapezoidal windows bath...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,547 sq.ft.	$750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2503 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.46%
3244 Windmill Road Ellston, IA This beautifully remodeled off-water home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, an...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,996 sq.ft.	$378,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2583 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.84%
3157 Forest Drive Ellston, IA Discover your perfect lake cabin escape at Sun Valley Lake! Tucked away on a secluded wood...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 988 sq.ft.	$305,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2667 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.33%
1261 Green Acres Drive Ellston, IA Discover the perfect getaway or full-time lake home with plenty of space for everyone! Thi...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,392 sq.ft.	$320,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2436 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.39%
3210 Morman Trail Ellston, IA This premier camping lot offers a meticulously remodeled setup and location for piecefulne...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 200 sq.ft.	$119,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $845 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.35%
1232 Frontier Road Ellston, IA If you want to own at beautiful Sun Valley Lake without breaking the bank, this nearly new...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,320 sq.ft.	$274,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1464 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.28%
3130 Big Bend Road Ellston, IA Welcome to your lake paradise! Stunning property on one of the best points on Sun Valley L...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| 2,405 sq.ft.	$2,190,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4414 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.39%
1291 Redbird Lane Ellston, IA Prime lakefront living at Sun Valley Lake on this premier .4 acre lot. This charming home...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 979 sq.ft.	$649,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1850 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.58%
3148 Crestview Drive Ellston, IA Charming Cape Cod Style Lakeview Home for Sale Welcome to this charming and well-maintaine...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 936 sq.ft.	$298,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1126 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.41%
3157 Fairview Pl Ellston, IA Custom Design, New Build on the Water at Sun Valley Lake Experience lakefront living in t...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,478 sq.ft.	$895,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2727 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.77%
1270 Bee Tree Lane Ellston, IA This is the ultimate panoramic spot at Sun Valley Lake. This exceptional location was amo...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,800 sq.ft.	$1,075,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2439 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.52%
1296 Bee Tree Lane Ellston, IA Capture the Majesty in a Parks Custom Home build! This home will be an impressive NEW Cons...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,185 sq.ft.	$1,175,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2859 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.34%
3148 Fairview Place Ellston, IA This one-of-a-kind property boasts an exceptional location, featuring the chance to own yo...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$1,075,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2581 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.74%
3170 Morman Trail Ellston, IA The Unicorn Property of Sun Valley Lake This is it* the unicorn property you've been wai...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 924 sq.ft.	$250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1322 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.32%
1350 Arrowhead Trail Ellston, IA Enjoy laid-back lake life in this beautifully shaded, flat lot located in one of the most ...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 400 sq.ft.	$115,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1257 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.21%
3186 Overland Trail Ellston, IA Charming Seasonal Lakeside Bungalow with 60 Feet of Shoreline Welcome to 3186 Overland Tra...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 676 sq.ft.	$410,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1532 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.95%
3198 Indian Point Drive Ellston, IA Welcome to your lake escape! Located just inside the main lake, in the largest cove, this ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,976 sq.ft.	$599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2496 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.47%

Real Estate investment in Ellston, IA

There are 19 properties for sale in the city of Ellston . The median list price in Ellston is $599,000 and the average price per square foot is $383. In October 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Ellston is 1.00%. The average monthly rental income in Ellston is $2,439.

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

There are 19 investment properties available for sale in Ellston.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Ellston with average rental income of $N/A.

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Investment Property for Sale in Ellston, IA

1256 Wood Ridge

Ellston, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,786 sq.ft.

$769,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 0.5%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1797

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 0.5%

3078 Southshore Drive

Ellston, IA

4 beds | 4 baths | 2,280 sq.ft.

$998,500

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 1.15%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2950

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 1.15%

3155 Indian Point Drive

Ellston, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,547 sq.ft.

$750,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 1.46%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2503

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 1.46%

3244 Windmill Road

Ellston, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,996 sq.ft.

$378,500

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2583

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 4.84%

3157 Forest Drive

Ellston, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 988 sq.ft.

$305,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2667

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.33%

1261 Green Acres Drive

Ellston, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,392 sq.ft.

$320,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.39%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2436

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.39%

3210 Morman Trail

Ellston, IA

1 beds | 1 baths | 200 sq.ft.

$119,500

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $845

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 4.35%

1232 Frontier Road

Ellston, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,320 sq.ft.

$274,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.28%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1464

Airbnb ROI: N/A