Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Elkin, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Elkin, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
181 Johnson Ridge Rd Elkin, NC If you have been waiting and hoping for just the right home in the right neighborhood to c...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,536 sq.ft.	$230,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.52% Traditional cash on cash: 7.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2102 Airbnb ROI: -0.52% Traditional ROI: 7.4%
2297 Austin Traphill Road Elkin, NC $10,000 SELLER CREDIT Welcome to your private slice of countryside charm at 2297 Austin ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,034 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.42% Traditional cash on cash: 5.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $5326 Traditional Rental Income: $2877 Airbnb ROI: 8.42% Traditional ROI: 5.16%
120 Skyline Drive Elkin, NC This 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick home offers comfortable living with beautiful views & a conve...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,663 sq.ft.	$329,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.91% Traditional cash on cash: 4.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2129 Airbnb ROI: -0.91% Traditional ROI: 4.75%
498 Pleasant Hill Drive Elkin, NC Full of character, space, & opportunity!! Situated on 2.7 acres in a peaceful rural settin...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,356 sq.ft.	$265,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.15% Traditional cash on cash: 3.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $778 Traditional Rental Income: $1227 Airbnb ROI: 0.15% Traditional ROI: 3.22%
127 Young Street Elkin, NC Discover the charm of this 3-bedroom cottage located just minutes from downtown Elkin and ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,468 sq.ft.	$248,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 4.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1637 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 4.74%
150 Beauty Street Elkin, NC Elkin treasure conveniently located, this happy home place is ready for you to move into a...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,196 sq.ft.	$238,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.56% Traditional cash on cash: 4.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1581 Airbnb ROI: -0.56% Traditional ROI: 4.78%
750 Elk Spur Street Elkin, NC Experience timeless charm and modern comfort in this well maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath h...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,154 sq.ft.	$239,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 6.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $778 Traditional Rental Income: $1941 Airbnb ROI: 0.37% Traditional ROI: 6.9%
531 Elk Spur Street Elkin, NC Charming and conveniently located, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 531 ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,325 sq.ft.	$259,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.25% Traditional cash on cash: 5.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1747 Airbnb ROI: -0.25% Traditional ROI: 5.34%
133 South Street Elkin, NC Welcome to this charming three-bedroom one and a half bath home in Elkin. Sitting on just ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,100 sq.ft.	$189,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.1% Traditional cash on cash: 6.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1463 Airbnb ROI: 0.1% Traditional ROI: 6.14%
132 Oak Grove Road Elkin, NC Motivated seller. Charming, remodeled cottage in Elkin with extensive 2025 updates and mod...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,160 sq.ft.	$169,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 8.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1595 Airbnb ROI: 0.69% Traditional ROI: 8.24%
122 Lake Street Elkin, NC If you've been looking for peaceful living in Elkin, this is it. Located at the end of a q...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,288 sq.ft.	$274,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.73% Traditional cash on cash: 4.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1701 Airbnb ROI: -0.73% Traditional ROI: 4.37%
8431 Austin Traphill Rd Elkin, NC 8431 Austin Traphill Rd, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,005 sq.ft.	$179,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.16% Traditional cash on cash: 6.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1549 Airbnb ROI: -0.16% Traditional ROI: 6.67%
11797 Nc Highway 268 Elkin, NC 11797 Nc Highway 268, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,682 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.6% Traditional cash on cash: 4.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $778 Traditional Rental Income: $1836 Airbnb ROI: -0.6% Traditional ROI: 4.05%
121 Park Ridge Dr Elkin, NC 121 Park Ridge Dr, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,745 sq.ft.	$289,700	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.44% Traditional cash on cash: 5.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2280 Airbnb ROI: -1.44% Traditional ROI: 5.53%
318A Elkin Creek Mill Rd Elkin, NC 318A Elkin Creek Mill Rd, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,752 sq.ft.	$1,970,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.68% Traditional cash on cash: -0.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2188 Airbnb ROI: -1.68% Traditional ROI: -0.69%
106 Tallwood Dr Elkin, NC 106 Tallwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,618 sq.ft.	$245,700	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 6.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2195 Airbnb ROI: -1.37% Traditional ROI: 6.46%
111 Tallwood Dr Elkin, NC 111 Tallwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,618 sq.ft.	$259,700	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.39% Traditional cash on cash: 6.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2195 Airbnb ROI: -1.39% Traditional ROI: 6.02%
TBD Austin Traphill Rd Elkin, NC TBD Austin Traphill Rd, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 1,680 sq.ft.	$449,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.25% Traditional cash on cash: -0.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $825 Airbnb ROI: 0.25% Traditional ROI: -0.09%
00 E Main St Elkin, NC 00 E Main St, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.42% Traditional cash on cash: 0.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $825 Airbnb ROI: 1.42% Traditional ROI: 0.89%
0 Nc Highway 268 Elkin, NC 0 Nc Highway 268, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.8% Traditional cash on cash: 2.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $825 Airbnb ROI: 2.8% Traditional ROI: 2.04%
0 Poplar Springs Rd Elkin, NC 0 Poplar Springs Rd, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 1,535 sq.ft.	$279,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49% Traditional cash on cash: 0.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $825 Airbnb ROI: 1.49% Traditional ROI: 0.95%
00 Nc Highway 268 Elkin, NC 00 Nc Highway 268, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$145,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.46% Traditional cash on cash: 3.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $825 Airbnb ROI: 4.46% Traditional ROI: 3.43%
12604 Nc Highway 268 Elkin, NC 12604 Nc Highway 268, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: -0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $825 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: -0.52%
652 Johnson Ridge Rd Elkin, NC 652 Johnson Ridge Rd, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 1,562 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.24% Traditional cash on cash: 1.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $1662 Airbnb ROI: 0.24% Traditional ROI: 1.89%
267 Rolling Springs Ln Elkin, NC 267 Rolling Springs Ln, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$444,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.15% Traditional cash on cash: 2.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2032 Airbnb ROI: -1.15% Traditional ROI: 2.83%
211 Dutchman Creek Road Elkin, NC Professional photos & measurements confirmed- coming 4/2. Timeless Brick colonial in one o...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,627 sq.ft.	$610,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.46% Traditional cash on cash: 6.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $5326 Traditional Rental Income: $4821 Airbnb ROI: 5.46% Traditional ROI: 6.47%
318 Wayne Marshall Rd Elkin, NC 318 Wayne Marshall Rd, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$75,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.97% Traditional cash on cash: 9.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1388 Traditional Rental Income: $922 Airbnb ROI: 9.97% Traditional ROI: 9.35%
138 Tallwood Dr Elkin, NC 138 Tallwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,745 sq.ft.	$294,995	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.44% Traditional cash on cash: 5.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2341 Airbnb ROI: -1.44% Traditional ROI: 5.62%
229 Woodland Drive Elkin, NC Discover the potential of this classic brick ranch, offering convenient main-level living ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,686 sq.ft.	$265,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 5.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1932 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: 5.52%
140 Tallwood Dr Elkin, NC 140 Tallwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,618 sq.ft.	$264,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.4% Traditional cash on cash: 6.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2255 Airbnb ROI: -1.4% Traditional ROI: 6.11%
322 Layell Road Elkin, NC Built for the View-Prime location. Welcome to big sky views and experience breathtaking mo...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$469,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.56% Traditional cash on cash: 3.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $778 Traditional Rental Income: $2201 Airbnb ROI: -0.56% Traditional ROI: 3.4%
239 Harris Avenue Elkin, NC Welcome to this 3-bed, 1-bath ranch in a golf cart community, featuring beautiful hardwood...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,140 sq.ft.	$199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.31% Traditional cash on cash: 7.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1794 Airbnb ROI: -0.31% Traditional ROI: 7.17%
734 Oakland Drive Elkin, NC Welcome to this updated ranch on +/-0.76 acres in a golf cart community within Elkin City ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,391 sq.ft.	$439,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.81% Traditional cash on cash: 3.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2349 Airbnb ROI: -0.81% Traditional ROI: 3.98%
212 Gwyn Avenue Elkin, NC Charming move in ready classic Victorian home located just a skip to Downtown Elkin! This ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,650 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 6.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2501 Airbnb ROI: -0.58% Traditional ROI: 6.58%
490 Oakland Dr Elkin, NC 490 Oakland Dr, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,215 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 5.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $1879 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 5.76%
126 Auburn Avenue Elkin, NC Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled in the heart of Elkin city limits!...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,432 sq.ft.	$269,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 7.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $682 Traditional Rental Income: $2251 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 7.09%
391 & 395 Poplar Springs Road Elkin, NC The deal you've been looking for in Elkin, NC-two homes for the price of one, priced well ...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,930 sq.ft.	$230,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2720 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.24%
547 Austin Traphill Road Elkin, NC Don't let the bedroom count fool you, this home lives like a 3-bedroom! A versatile bonus ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 981 sq.ft.	$239,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.29% Traditional cash on cash: 5.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $778 Traditional Rental Income: $1580 Airbnb ROI: 0.29% Traditional ROI: 5.25%
246 Church St Elkin, NC 246 Church St, Elkin, NC 28621 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,802 sq.ft.	$299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3282 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.5%

Real Estate investment in Elkin, NC

There are 43 properties for sale in the city of Elkin . The median list price in Elkin is $254,000 and the average price per square foot is $154. In May 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Elkin is 6.00%. The average monthly rental income in Elkin is $1,747.

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

There are 43 investment properties available for sale in Elkin.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Elkin with average rental income of $778.

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Investment Property for Sale in Elkin, NC

181 Johnson Ridge Rd

Elkin, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,536 sq.ft.

$230,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.52%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.4%

Airbnb Rental Income: $682

Traditional Rental Income: $2102

Airbnb ROI: -0.52%

Traditional ROI: 7.4%

2297 Austin Traphill Road

Elkin, NC

4 beds | 2 baths | 2,034 sq.ft.

$449,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 8.42%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5326

Traditional Rental Income: $2877

Airbnb ROI: 8.42%

Traditional ROI: 5.16%

120 Skyline Drive

Elkin, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,663 sq.ft.

$329,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.91%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.75%

Airbnb Rental Income: $682

Traditional Rental Income: $2129

Airbnb ROI: -0.91%

Traditional ROI: 4.75%

498 Pleasant Hill Drive

Elkin, NC

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,356 sq.ft.

$265,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.15%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.22%

Airbnb Rental Income: $778

Traditional Rental Income: $1227

Airbnb ROI: 0.15%

Traditional ROI: 3.22%

127 Young Street

Elkin, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,468 sq.ft.

$248,500

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.74%

Airbnb Rental Income: $682

Traditional Rental Income: $1637

Airbnb ROI: -0.61%

Traditional ROI: 4.74%

150 Beauty Street

Elkin, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,196 sq.ft.

$238,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.56%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.78%

Airbnb Rental Income: $682

Traditional Rental Income: $1581

Airbnb ROI: -0.56%

Traditional ROI: 4.78%

750 Elk Spur Street

Elkin, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,154 sq.ft.

$239,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.37%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.9%

Airbnb Rental Income: $778

Traditional Rental Income: $1941

Airbnb ROI: 0.37%

Traditional ROI: 6.9%

531 Elk Spur Street

Elkin, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,325 sq.ft.

$259,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.25%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $682

Traditional Rental Income: $1747

Airbnb ROI: -0.25%