Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Essex, IA

Looking for investment property in Essex, IA with high ROI ?

Explore a variety of short-term homes & houses in Essex, IA. Invest wisely with VRBO & Essex, IA Airbnb properties available for purchase. Find your ideal investment property among our curated listings for a rewarding real estate venture.

Investment Property for Sale in Essex, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
2084 130th St Essex, IA Motivated sellers! New improved price! This expansive 2,562-square-foot home, situated o...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,562 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2944 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.74%
807 Prairie Avenue Essex, IA Looking for a sweet spot in Essex? Check out this super charming single-story home that's ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,458 sq.ft.	$139,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1694 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.42%
501 Iowa Ave Essex, IA Live. Work. Play-all in one place. 501 & 503 Iowa Ave, Essex, IA. These two side-by-side p...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 7,296 sq.ft.	$385,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1858 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.58%
Investment Properties for Sale in Other Cities of Iowa
3309 Stoneview Circle SW Cedar Rapids , IA Welcome home to this inviting ranch-style condo offering 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in a...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,849 sq.ft.	$223,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.2% Traditional cash on cash: 9.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1103 Traditional Rental Income: $2395 Airbnb ROI: 1.2% Traditional ROI: 9.07%
2318 56th Street Des Moines , IA Welcome to your new home! This charming ranch style house offers the perfect combination o...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,065 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.52% Traditional cash on cash: 2.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1337 Traditional Rental Income: $1148 Airbnb ROI: 1.52% Traditional ROI: 2.62%
433 E Marion Street Des Moines , IA This solid ranch home nestled on a tree lined street in the heart of Des Moines' south sid...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 900 sq.ft.	$170,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.31% Traditional cash on cash: 6.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1337 Traditional Rental Income: $1620 Airbnb ROI: 2.31% Traditional ROI: 6.6%
3605 Village Run Drive Des Moines , IA Tucked into the popular Brook Run neighborhood, this home puts you right between everythin...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,320 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.33% Traditional cash on cash: 4.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1337 Traditional Rental Income: $2110 Airbnb ROI: 0.33% Traditional ROI: 4.74%
2517 Sampson Street Des Moines , IA Love the character of an established neighborhood but want the ease of move-in ready updat...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,298 sq.ft.	$214,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.54% Traditional cash on cash: 8.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $1851 Traditional Rental Income: $2321 Airbnb ROI: 3.54% Traditional ROI: 8.29%
1311 Union Street Boone , IA Charming and cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home all on one level. Step inside to a nice-sized kit...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 832 sq.ft.	$135,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: 9.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $581 Traditional Rental Income: $1632 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: 9.56%
3107 NE 17th Street Ankeny , IA Welcome Home! Fabulous Walkout Ranch in Deer Creek Estates! Home features inviting family ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,018 sq.ft.	$599,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 2.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $2345 Traditional Rental Income: $3104 Airbnb ROI: 0.4% Traditional ROI: 2.79%
1608 W Lincoln Way Marshalltown , IA Looking for space, charm, and endless outdoor potential? Well, this house offers it all an...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,705 sq.ft.	$305,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2716 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.6%
1113 9th Avenue SE Altoona , IA Step inside & be prepared to be wow'd w/uniqueness in this 2story w/open floor plan! Gorge...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,802 sq.ft.	$319,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.03% Traditional cash on cash: 5.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $1317 Traditional Rental Income: $2470 Airbnb ROI: -0.03% Traditional ROI: 5.17%
204 W Washington Street Montezuma , IA Completely renovated ranch home on corner lot in Montezuma, Iowa. Itâs nearly the equiva...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,092 sq.ft.	$194,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1626 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.55%
1716 NW Prairie Creek Drive Grimes , IA NOTE: Finished basement square footage is estimate to be 900sf (consisting of a family roo...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,608 sq.ft.	$489,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.12% Traditional cash on cash: 3.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $2282 Traditional Rental Income: $2583 Airbnb ROI: 1.12% Traditional ROI: 3.02%
2916 Pierce St Sioux City , IA Charming 4-Bedroom Home with Bonus Loft & Basement Kitchenette! Welcome to 2916 Pierce St ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,978 sq.ft.	$220,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2692 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.46%
801 6th Avenue N Humboldt , IA CHARM AND CHARACTER ABOUND in this 3 bed, 1.5 bath 2 story home. Enjoy the old world charm...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,048 sq.ft.	$214,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2634 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.76%
3 Deer Creek Ct MASON CITY , IA Luxury Energy Efficient Home at 3 Deer Creek Court This custom-built two-story home blend...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 5,710 sq.ft.	$699,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2492 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.41%

Real Estate investment in Essex, IA

There are 3 properties for sale in the city of Essex . The median list price in Essex is $350,000 and the average price per square foot is $93. In October 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Essex is 7.00%. The average monthly rental income in Essex is $1,858.

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

There are 3 investment properties available for sale in Essex.

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

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Essex, IA

2084 130th St

Essex, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 2,562 sq.ft.

$350,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.74%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2944

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.74%

807 Prairie Avenue

Essex, IA

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,458 sq.ft.

$139,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.42%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1694

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 9.42%

501 Iowa Ave

Essex, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 7,296 sq.ft.

$385,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.58%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1858

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.58%

Investment Properties for Sale in Other Cities of Iowa

Cedar Rapids , IA

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,849 sq.ft.

$223,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.2%

Traditional cash on cash: 9.07%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1103

Traditional Rental Income: $2395

Airbnb ROI: 1.2%

Traditional ROI: 9.07%

Des Moines , IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,065 sq.ft.

$215,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.52%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.62%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1337

Traditional Rental Income: $1148

Airbnb ROI: 1.52%

Traditional ROI: 2.62%

Des Moines , IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 900 sq.ft.

$170,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.31%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.6%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1337

Traditional Rental Income: $1620

Airbnb ROI: 2.31%

Traditional ROI: 6.6%

Des Moines , IA

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

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.33%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.74%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1337

Traditional Rental Income: $2110

Airbnb ROI: 0.33%

Traditional ROI: 4.74%

Des Moines , IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,298 sq.ft.

$214,990

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.54%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.29%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1851

Traditional Rental Income: $2321

Airbnb ROI: 3.54%

Traditional ROI: 8.29%

Boone , IA

2 beds | 1 baths | 832 sq.ft.

$135,000