Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
106 Azure Dr Emerald Isle, NC This fully furnished 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on a high lot providing privacy and breat...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,605 sq.ft.	$1,017,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 0.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $2114 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: 0.86%
2009 Emerald Dr Emerald Isle, NC SOUND & SEA VIEWS! This one has it all. Pool, hot tub, elevator... Beautiful windows which...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,105 sq.ft.	$1,690,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.41% Traditional cash on cash: 1.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $3974 Airbnb ROI: -0.41% Traditional ROI: 1.25%
9201 Coast Guard Rd #D206 Emerald Isle, NC Totally remodelled 3 bedroom condominium in Oceanfront Pebble Beach building. Beautiful o...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.32% Traditional cash on cash: -1.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $1099 Airbnb ROI: -1.32% Traditional ROI: -1.08%
5405 Sunset Ln Emerald Isle, NC WATERVIEW Coastal Retreat with Private Beach access! This beautifully updated 3 bedroom 3 ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,798 sq.ft.	$878,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.25% Traditional cash on cash: 1.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $2040 Airbnb ROI: -0.25% Traditional ROI: 1.07%
9201 Coast Guard Rd #F202 Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to your own piece of paradise in the prestigious oceanfront community of Pebble Be...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 612 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.75% Traditional cash on cash: -2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $862 Traditional Rental Income: $342 Airbnb ROI: -1.75% Traditional ROI: -2.45%
5713 Emerald Dr Emerald Isle, NC Only 4 rows from the ocean, this exceptional Emerald Isle retreat is a true beach lover's ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,725 sq.ft.	$638,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: -1.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $280 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: -1.08%
113 Sea Gull Rd Emerald Isle, NC 113 Seagull Road is like discovering Pirate's Booty hidden in plain sight. This rare Emera...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,926 sq.ft.	$950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24% Traditional cash on cash: -0.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $436 Airbnb ROI: -0.24% Traditional ROI: -0.84%
9911 Chrissie Wright Court #West Emerald Isle, NC Here you go! The one you have been looking for! 4 bedrooms/4full baths/3rd Row town home w...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,379 sq.ft.	$925,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.09% Traditional cash on cash: -1.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $204 Airbnb ROI: 0.09% Traditional ROI: -1.27%
611 Ocean Drive Emerald Isle, NC This outstanding oceanfront property is an investor's dream. With just shy of $230K in 202...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,171 sq.ft.	$2,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.52% Traditional cash on cash: 0.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $2509 Airbnb ROI: -0.52% Traditional ROI: 0.04%
9201 Coast Guard Rd #F302 Emerald Isle, NC WONDERFUL STUDIO With Views of the Pool and close to the Tennis courts and Beach Access.Sl...	N/A beds \| 1 baths \| 509 sq.ft.	$229,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 0.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1161 Traditional Rental Income: $842 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 0.02%
330 Cape Lookout Loop Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to 330 Cape Lookout Loop in the sought-after gated community of Cape Emerald--wher...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,437 sq.ft.	$989,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.49% Traditional cash on cash: 0.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $1882 Airbnb ROI: -0.49% Traditional ROI: 0.5%
9201 Coast Guard Rd #F204 Emerald Isle, NC Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in beautiful Emerald Isle offering the perfect coastal li...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 889 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.3% Traditional cash on cash: 0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1251 Airbnb ROI: -1.3% Traditional ROI: 0.31%
6612 Ocean Dr Emerald Isle, NC Beautifully maintained and fully furnished (with few exceptions) 3-bedroom plus flex, 3-ba...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,871 sq.ft.	$1,299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.11% Traditional cash on cash: -1.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $157 Airbnb ROI: -1.11% Traditional ROI: -1.78%
103 Grace Court Emerald Isle, NC Located on the desirable 3rd row setting in Emerald Isle, this beautifully renovated home ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,109 sq.ft.	$1,399,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24% Traditional cash on cash: 0.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $2618 Airbnb ROI: -0.24% Traditional ROI: 0.72%
8703 Ocean View Dr #East Emerald Isle, NC This OCEANFRONT ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE in Emerald Isle, North Carolina offers a rare op...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,050 sq.ft.	$3,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.49% Traditional cash on cash: -0.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $2697 Traditional Rental Income: $2888 Airbnb ROI: -0.49% Traditional ROI: -0.21%
205 Aberlady Bay Emerald Isle, NC Coastal Elegance with Deeded Beach Access Perfectly positioned in one of Emerald Isle's mo...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 5,650 sq.ft.	$2,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.68% Traditional cash on cash: 0.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $4388 Airbnb ROI: -0.68% Traditional ROI: 0.8%
102 Diann Drive #A2 Emerald Isle, NC Updated, move-in ready condo on the ocean side in Emerald Isle! This beautifully maintaine...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,080 sq.ft.	$599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.66% Traditional cash on cash: -0.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $1451 Airbnb ROI: -1.66% Traditional ROI: -0.15%
7411 Ocean Drive #E&W Emerald Isle, NC OCEAN FRONT FULL DUPLEX Walking distance to Pier and Short bike or golf cart ride to shopp...	8 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,700 sq.ft.	$1,895,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 1.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $2697 Traditional Rental Income: $4944 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: 1.47%
313 Loblolly St Emerald Isle, NC Tucked away on a peaceful soundside street, this coastal retreat offers the best of Emeral...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,612 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0% Traditional cash on cash: -1.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $233 Airbnb ROI: 0% Traditional ROI: -1.12%
137 Doe Drive Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to this beautifully maintained and updated coastal cottage in the highly sought-af...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,284 sq.ft.	$749,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.02% Traditional cash on cash: 1.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $2162 Airbnb ROI: 0.02% Traditional ROI: 1.73%
108 Dorothy Ct Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to this beautifully maintained coastal-style home located on the beachside featuri...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,120 sq.ft.	$1,174,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 0.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $2301 Airbnb ROI: -0.4% Traditional ROI: 0.82%
303 Live Oak St Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to a coastal retreat where comfort, flexibility, and island living come together e...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,230 sq.ft.	$825,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 0.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $1274 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: 0.23%
214 Sandfiddler E Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to this charming coastal 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage nestled in an exclusive oceanfr...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$740,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.2% Traditional cash on cash: -0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $742 Airbnb ROI: -0.2% Traditional ROI: -0.52%
7407 Archers Creek Ct Emerald Isle, NC Home on quiet cul-de-sac with lots of privacy and golf cart ride to heart of Emerald Isle ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,633 sq.ft.	$917,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.01% Traditional cash on cash: 1.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $2511 Airbnb ROI: -0.01% Traditional ROI: 1.8%
5415 Cedar Tree Ln Emerald Isle, NC Your chic coastal island escape awaits on the sound side of Emerald Isle where lifestyle m...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$842,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24% Traditional cash on cash: -0.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $629 Airbnb ROI: -0.24% Traditional ROI: -0.67%
101 24th St Emerald Isle, NC 2nd Row Full Duplex in Emerald Isle!	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,340 sq.ft.	$869,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.36% Traditional cash on cash: -0.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $357 Airbnb ROI: 0.36% Traditional ROI: -0.89%
9100 Reed Dr #3202 Emerald Isle, NC Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this beautifully updated and furnished, 1 BR /1 Bath c...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 672 sq.ft.	$309,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.06% Traditional cash on cash: -2.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $862 Traditional Rental Income: $259 Airbnb ROI: -2.06% Traditional ROI: -2.99%
4804 Emerald Dr Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to 4804 Emerald Drive in the heart of Emerald Isle--a beautifully maintained 3-bed...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,848 sq.ft.	$859,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.15% Traditional cash on cash: 1.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $2333 Airbnb ROI: -0.15% Traditional ROI: 1.56%
2106 Ocean Dr Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to 2106 Ocean Drive -- a beautifully furnished coastal retreat where the beach lif...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,253 sq.ft.	$1,050,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: -1.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $305 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: -1.02%
102 Fairfax Rd Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to coastal living reimagined at this beautifully renovated home in the heart of Em...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,640 sq.ft.	$889,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.19% Traditional cash on cash: -0.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $376 Airbnb ROI: -0.19% Traditional ROI: -0.9%
5423 Emerald Dr Emerald Isle, NC BEAUTIFUL UPDATES AT 5423 Emerald Drive This retreat offers the kind of coastal lifestyle ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,445 sq.ft.	$1,295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22% Traditional cash on cash: -0.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $1244 Airbnb ROI: -0.22% Traditional ROI: -0.32%
6815 Canal Dr Emerald Isle, NC Unobstructed Intracoastal Waterway views and spectacular sunsets highlight this sound-side...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,519 sq.ft.	$669,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.16% Traditional cash on cash: -0.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $348 Airbnb ROI: 0.16% Traditional ROI: -0.83%
7118 Archers Creek Dr Emerald Isle, NC Welcome home to this beautiful house in the very popular Archers Point neighborhood! The o...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,568 sq.ft.	$925,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.26% Traditional cash on cash: 0.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $1407 Airbnb ROI: -0.26% Traditional ROI: 0.25%
1103 Ocean Dr #E & W Emerald Isle, NC Full oceanfront duplex with established rental history. Updates include: Roof and siding ...	6 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,090 sq.ft.	$1,800,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.66% Traditional cash on cash: -0.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $2697 Traditional Rental Income: $1818 Airbnb ROI: -0.66% Traditional ROI: -0.8%
9902 Colonel Hanson Ct Emerald Isle, NC Enjoy relaxed beachside living in this thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, jus...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,891 sq.ft.	$1,375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.88% Traditional cash on cash: 0.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $1869 Traditional Rental Income: $3427 Airbnb ROI: -0.88% Traditional ROI: 0.73%
9704 Granville Dr Emerald Isle, NC TURN KEY! This immaculate 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with a loft/bonus room is located...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,282 sq.ft.	$895,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.89% Traditional cash on cash: -0.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1384 Traditional Rental Income: $1157 Airbnb ROI: -0.89% Traditional ROI: -0.66%
2909 Pointe West Dr #3b1 Emerald Isle, NC Turn-key OCEANFRONT investment opportunity at PIER POINTE WEST! This furnished first-floor...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,134 sq.ft.	$620,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.92% Traditional cash on cash: -2.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $955 Traditional Rental Income: $443 Airbnb ROI: -1.92% Traditional ROI: -2.2%

Real Estate investment in Emerald-isle, NC

There are 166 properties for sale in the city of Emerald Isle . The median list price in Emerald Isle is $864,999 and the average price per square foot is $406. In May 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Emerald Isle is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Emerald Isle is $1,451.

Emerald-isle, NC Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 166 investment properties available for sale in Emerald-isle.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Emerald-isle with average rental income of $1,384.

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Investment Property for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

106 Azure Dr

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,605 sq.ft.

$1,017,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.86%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1869

Traditional Rental Income: $2114

Airbnb ROI: 0.07%

Traditional ROI: 0.86%

2009 Emerald Dr

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 3,105 sq.ft.

$1,690,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.41%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.25%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1869

Traditional Rental Income: $3974

Airbnb ROI: -0.41%

Traditional ROI: 1.25%

9201 Coast Guard Rd #D206

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,120 sq.ft.

$595,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.32%

Traditional cash on cash: -1.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1384

Traditional Rental Income: $1099

Airbnb ROI: -1.32%

Traditional ROI: -1.08%

5405 Sunset Ln

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,798 sq.ft.

$878,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.25%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.07%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1384

Traditional Rental Income: $2040

Airbnb ROI: -0.25%

Traditional ROI: 1.07%

9201 Coast Guard Rd #F202

Emerald Isle, NC

1 beds | 1 baths | 612 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.75%

Traditional cash on cash: -2.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $862

Traditional Rental Income: $342

Airbnb ROI: -1.75%

Traditional ROI: -2.45%

5713 Emerald Dr

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,725 sq.ft.

$638,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07%

Traditional cash on cash: -1.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1384

Traditional Rental Income: $280

Airbnb ROI: 0.07%

Traditional ROI: -1.08%

113 Sea Gull Rd

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,926 sq.ft.

$950,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1384

Traditional Rental Income: $436

Airbnb ROI: -0.24%

Traditional ROI: -0.84%

9911 Chrissie Wright Court #West

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | 2,379 sq.ft.

$925,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.09%

Traditional cash on cash: -1.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1869

Traditional Rental Income: $204

Airbnb ROI: 0.09%