Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Ely, IA

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Investment Property for Sale in Ely, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
2000 Highland Rd Ely, IA Price reduced. Welcome to this 4-bedroom home in a desirable Ely neighborhood, in the Coll...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,252 sq.ft.	$345,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3220 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.49%
3040 Sunflower St Ely, IA Welcome to 3040 Sunflower St in Ely, where thoughtful design, quality upgrades, and small-...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,396 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.71% Traditional cash on cash: 2.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1189 Traditional Rental Income: $1912 Airbnb ROI: -0.71% Traditional ROI: 2.08%
1520 Ranmar Court Ely, IA Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this spacious Ely home offers the room, layo...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,488 sq.ft.	$395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3339 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.54%
3000 Sunflower Street Ely, IA Welcome home to this beautifully maintained zero-lot in Ely offering the perfect blend of ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,354 sq.ft.	$340,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 5.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $1189 Traditional Rental Income: $2556 Airbnb ROI: -0.37% Traditional ROI: 5.13%
1510 North Drive Ely, IA This one is simple, clean, and ready to go! Lovely little four bedroom ranch home on gre...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,013 sq.ft.	$250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2737 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.92%
6309 Prairie Sage Drive SW Ely, IA * Accepted offer, continue to show for back-up offers. Move-in ready, friendly 4 BR/3.5 B...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,568 sq.ft.	$372,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2778 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.06%
4807 Hay Field Ct SW Ely, IA Fantastic location in the desired College Farms neighborhood, this spacious & well-maintai...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,003 sq.ft.	$525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2927 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.06%
5012 SW Hay Field Court Ely, IA Welcome to this spacious walkout ranch located in a highly sought-after neighborhood withi...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,521 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2620 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.22%

Real Estate investment in Ely, IA

There are 8 properties for sale in the city of Ely . The median list price in Ely is $369,679 and the average price per square foot is $218. In July 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Ely is 5.00%. The average monthly rental income in Ely is $2,758.

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

There are 8 investment properties available for sale in Ely.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Ely with average rental income of $2,758.

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Investment Property for Sale in Ely, IA

2000 Highland Rd

Ely, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,252 sq.ft.

$345,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 7.49%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3220

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 7.49%

3040 Sunflower St

Ely, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,396 sq.ft.

$425,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.71%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1189

Traditional Rental Income: $1912

Airbnb ROI: -0.71%

Traditional ROI: 2.08%

1520 Ranmar Court

Ely, IA

5 beds | 3 baths | 2,488 sq.ft.

$395,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.54%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3339

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.54%

3000 Sunflower Street

Ely, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,354 sq.ft.

$340,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.37%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.13%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1189

Traditional Rental Income: $2556

Airbnb ROI: -0.37%

Traditional ROI: 5.13%

1510 North Drive

Ely, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,013 sq.ft.

$250,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 8.92%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2737

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 8.92%

6309 Prairie Sage Drive SW

Ely, IA

4 beds | 4 baths | 1,568 sq.ft.

$372,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.06%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2778

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.06%

4807 Hay Field Ct SW

Ely, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,003 sq.ft.

$525,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.06%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2927

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.06%

5012 SW Hay Field Court

Ely, IA

5 beds | 3 baths | 1,521 sq.ft.

$399,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.22%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2620

Airbnb ROI: N/A