Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Columbus, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Columbus, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
984 Mapleton Ln Columbus, NC Welcome to Derbyshire-an exclusive gated community in the heart of Polk County-where luxur...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,143 sq.ft.	$1,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.14% Traditional cash on cash: 0.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $2848 Airbnb ROI: -1.14% Traditional ROI: 0.45%
286 Preservation Trl Columbus, NC Set within a private gated community on over 6 acres of gently rolling land, this exceptio...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 5,479 sq.ft.	$1,330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 2.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $4258 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: 2.07%
36 Skylane Court Columbus, NC Custom home by local builder on 1.5 acres in Columbus/Greene Creek area! Enchanted Homes' ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,664 sq.ft.	$584,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.44% Traditional cash on cash: 3% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $2734 Airbnb ROI: -0.44% Traditional ROI: 3%
144 Beechwood Drive Columbus, NC Enjoy a cozy life in the center of everything, just minutes from Tryon and Columbus, yet b...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,508 sq.ft.	$395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 3.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $1926 Airbnb ROI: 0.22% Traditional ROI: 3.11%
64 Persimmon Hill Drive Columbus, NC Peaceful Country Living Close to Town Beautiful home with separate guest house situated on...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,475 sq.ft.	$659,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 1.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1029 Traditional Rental Income: $1998 Airbnb ROI: -0.4% Traditional ROI: 1.77%
2881 White Oak Mountain Road #A 9 Columbus, NC Relaxed Mountain Living with Long-Range Views Discover this charming two-story condominium...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,088 sq.ft.	$214,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.47% Traditional cash on cash: 5.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $1029 Traditional Rental Income: $1498 Airbnb ROI: 1.47% Traditional ROI: 5.54%
283 Constant Lane Columbus, NC Charming Farmhouse built in 1899 and has been loved for over 100 years. Home has a wraparo...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,000 sq.ft.	$645,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.06% Traditional cash on cash: 2.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $2106 Airbnb ROI: 0.06% Traditional ROI: 2.14%
240 Morning Ride Drive Columbus, NC Commanding an elevated vantage point, this White Oak Mountain retreat captures spectacular...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,869 sq.ft.	$1,490,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.74% Traditional cash on cash: 1.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1289 Traditional Rental Income: $4454 Airbnb ROI: -0.74% Traditional ROI: 1.84%
3860 Landrum Road Columbus, NC Conveniently located five minutes from Landrum SC, this well-appointed Polk County NC resi...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,342 sq.ft.	$588,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.01% Traditional cash on cash: 2.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $2031 Airbnb ROI: 0.01% Traditional ROI: 2.15%
845 Morning Ride Drive Columbus, NC Perched atop the mountain with breathtaking long-range views, SKYVIEW offers the mountain ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,877 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24% Traditional cash on cash: 2.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $2520 Airbnb ROI: -0.24% Traditional ROI: 2.32%
30 Oak Lane Columbus, NC RARE OPPORTUNITY IN MCV! This premium, oversized corner lot sits in one of the area's most...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,292 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.59% Traditional cash on cash: 11.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $1289 Traditional Rental Income: $3305 Airbnb ROI: 1.59% Traditional ROI: 11.88%
1241 Hayes Road Columbus, NC Tucked into a BEAUTIFULLY WOODED MOUNTAIN SETTING yet less than a mile from town, services...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,303 sq.ft.	$460,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 3.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $1029 Traditional Rental Income: $2025 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% Traditional ROI: 3.1%
2881 White Oak Mountain Road #B-11 Columbus, NC Experience a tranquil and picturesque journey up the mountain, where you'll pass by beauti...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 992 sq.ft.	$200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.64% Traditional cash on cash: 5.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $1029 Traditional Rental Income: $1381 Airbnb ROI: 1.64% Traditional ROI: 5.4%
350 Vick Russell Lane Columbus, NC For the first time, Ly-Nard Hills Farm is offered for sale. There are places that hold mor...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,310 sq.ft.	$2,999,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.55% Traditional cash on cash: -0.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $1289 Traditional Rental Income: $3116 Airbnb ROI: -1.55% Traditional ROI: -0.75%
364 Hallelujah Hill Lane Columbus, NC Welcome to 364 Hallelujah Hill Lane, a 2.4-acre property tucked away in a private setting ...	2 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,932 sq.ft.	$665,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.48% Traditional cash on cash: 2.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1029 Traditional Rental Income: $2533 Airbnb ROI: -0.48% Traditional ROI: 2.53%
2478 NC Hwy 108 E Columbus, NC Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Detached Garage & Outbuildings Minutes to so much! Convenient...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,176 sq.ft.	$279,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.06% Traditional cash on cash: 4.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $1640 Airbnb ROI: 1.06% Traditional ROI: 4.05%
158 Mallard Drive Columbus, NC This spacious, well-maintained home offers exceptional privacy and convenience. It sits on...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,611 sq.ft.	$595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.13% Traditional cash on cash: 2.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $2550 Airbnb ROI: -0.13% Traditional ROI: 2.93%
00 Doveridge Dr #67 Columbus, NC 00 Doveridge Dr #67, Columbus, NC 28722 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$89,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.04% Traditional cash on cash: 1.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $753 Traditional Rental Income: $609 Airbnb ROI: -0.04% Traditional ROI: 1.92%
386 Arrowhead Trail Columbus, NC Rare opportunity to own a stunning mountain retreat perched high in the Blue Ridge foothil...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,448 sq.ft.	$575,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 2.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $1250 Traditional Rental Income: $2093 Airbnb ROI: -0.14% Traditional ROI: 2.17%

Real Estate investment in Columbus, NC

There are 25 properties for sale in the city of Columbus . The median list price in Columbus is $274,836 and the average price per square foot is $156. In October 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Columbus is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Columbus is $2,106.

Columbus, NC Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 25 investment properties available for sale in Columbus.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Columbus with average rental income of $1,250.

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Investment Property for Sale in Columbus, NC

984 Mapleton Ln

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 3,143 sq.ft.

$1,350,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.14%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1250

Traditional Rental Income: $2848

Airbnb ROI: -1.14%

Traditional ROI: 0.45%

286 Preservation Trl

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 5,479 sq.ft.

$1,330,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.07%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1250

Traditional Rental Income: $4258

Airbnb ROI: -0.69%

Traditional ROI: 2.07%

36 Skylane Court

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,664 sq.ft.

$584,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.44%

Traditional cash on cash: 3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1250

Traditional Rental Income: $2734

Airbnb ROI: -0.44%

Traditional ROI: 3%

144 Beechwood Drive

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,508 sq.ft.

$395,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1250

Traditional Rental Income: $1926

Airbnb ROI: 0.22%

Traditional ROI: 3.11%

64 Persimmon Hill Drive

Columbus, NC

2 beds | 3 baths | 2,475 sq.ft.

$659,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.4%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.77%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1029

Traditional Rental Income: $1998

Airbnb ROI: -0.4%

Traditional ROI: 1.77%

2881 White Oak Mountain Road #A 9

Columbus, NC

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,088 sq.ft.

$214,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.47%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.54%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1029

Traditional Rental Income: $1498

Airbnb ROI: 1.47%

Traditional ROI: 5.54%

283 Constant Lane

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,000 sq.ft.

$645,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.06%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.14%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1250

Traditional Rental Income: $2106

Airbnb ROI: 0.06%

Traditional ROI: 2.14%

240 Morning Ride Drive

Columbus, NC

4 beds | 5 baths | 4,869 sq.ft.

$1,490,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.74%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1289

Traditional Rental Income: $4454

Airbnb ROI: -0.74%