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
104 Wiley Court Emerald Isle, NC Gorgeous 4 bedroom beach house with ocean views on the top level. The yard is like an oasi...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,246 sq.ft.	$1,175,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.07% Traditional cash on cash: -1.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $204 Airbnb ROI: 1.07% Traditional ROI: -1.17%
2913 Pointe W Drive #B3 Emerald Isle, NC Do you dream of owning your own piece of paradise? Welcome to this turn-key, fully furnish...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,097 sq.ft.	$629,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 0.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $1863 Traditional Rental Income: $1783 Airbnb ROI: -0.66% Traditional ROI: 0.05%
2009 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC SOUND & SEA VIEWS! This one has it all. Pool, hot tub, elevator... Beautiful windows which...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,105 sq.ft.	$1,599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.49% Traditional cash on cash: 1.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $3974 Airbnb ROI: 0.49% Traditional ROI: 1.38%
5405 Sunset Ln Emerald Isle, NC WATERVIEW Coastal Retreat with Private Beach access! This beautifully updated 3 bedroom 3 ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,798 sq.ft.	$799,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.9% Traditional cash on cash: 1.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $2040 Airbnb ROI: 0.9% Traditional ROI: 1.27%
9201 Coast Guard Road #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: 0.08% Traditional cash on cash: -2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1452 Traditional Rental Income: $342 Airbnb ROI: 0.08% Traditional ROI: -2.45%
9911 Chrissie Wright Court #West Emerald Isle, NC PRIVATE POOL TOWN HOME IN OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY. NEW ROOF. THIRD ROW with a short 5 min walk...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,379 sq.ft.	$925,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.58% Traditional cash on cash: 1.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $2666 Airbnb ROI: 1.58% Traditional ROI: 1.59%
3903 Ocean Drive #West Emerald Isle, NC Experience the beauty of oceanfront living at Australian Gold West, a well-appointed 4-bed...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,415 sq.ft.	$1,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.2% Traditional cash on cash: 1.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $4799 Airbnb ROI: 0.2% Traditional ROI: 1.92%
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 \| 3 baths \| 1,437 sq.ft.	$869,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.57% Traditional cash on cash: 0.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $1882 Airbnb ROI: 0.57% Traditional ROI: 0.71%
9804 Heath Place Emerald Isle, NC This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is in the Gated Community of Royall O...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,514 sq.ft.	$845,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.75% Traditional cash on cash: 1.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $2525 Airbnb ROI: 1.75% Traditional ROI: 1.59%
8703 Ocean View Drive #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.	$2,990,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.53% Traditional cash on cash: -0.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $2474 Traditional Rental Income: $2888 Airbnb ROI: -0.53% Traditional ROI: -0.16%
205 Aberlady Bay Emerald Isle, NC Coastal Elegance with Deeded Beach Access Perfectly positioned in one of Emerald Isle's mo...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 5,650 sq.ft.	$2,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 0.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $4388 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% 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.	$589,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.28% Traditional cash on cash: -0.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1863 Traditional Rental Income: $1451 Airbnb ROI: -0.28% Traditional ROI: -0.12%
303 Live Oak Street 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.	$799,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.93% Traditional cash on cash: 0.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $1274 Airbnb ROI: 0.93% Traditional ROI: 0.27%
214 Sandfiddler E Emerald Isle, NC Seller now offering a 10,000 credit!!! Welcome to this charming coastal 3-bedroom, 2-bath ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.08% Traditional cash on cash: -0.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $742 Airbnb ROI: 1.08% Traditional ROI: -0.49%
5415 Cedar Tree Lane Emerald Isle, NC Nestled among the trees on an elevated homesite along quiet Cedar Tree Lane, this charming...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$830,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.89% Traditional cash on cash: -0.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $629 Airbnb ROI: 0.89% Traditional ROI: -0.58%
4804 Emerald Drive 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.	$845,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.88% Traditional cash on cash: 1.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $2333 Airbnb ROI: 0.88% Traditional ROI: 1.6%
7321 Ocean Drive Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to 7321 Ocean Drive, a beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bath oceanfront home ide...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,390 sq.ft.	$2,375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.14% Traditional cash on cash: -0.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $2422 Airbnb ROI: -0.14% Traditional ROI: -0.24%
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.	$869,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.82% Traditional cash on cash: -0.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $376 Airbnb ROI: 0.82% Traditional ROI: -0.9%
5423 Emerald Drive 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.	$1,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.91% Traditional cash on cash: -0.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $1244 Airbnb ROI: 0.91% Traditional ROI: -0.3%
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.	$1,900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.83% Traditional cash on cash: -0.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $2474 Traditional Rental Income: $1818 Airbnb ROI: -0.83% Traditional ROI: -0.86%
7519 Ocean Dr Emerald Isle, NC Remember the good old days in this oceanfront duplex on 1/2 acre lot. Great investment or...	9 beds \| 7 baths \| 7,402 sq.ft.	$4,950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.45% Traditional cash on cash: -0.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $2474 Traditional Rental Income: $5300 Airbnb ROI: -1.45% Traditional ROI: -0.7%
9258 Osprey Ridge Drive Emerald Isle, NC Coastal living in a great Emerald Isle location without the million-dollar price tag! Pric...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,678 sq.ft.	$769,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.5% Traditional cash on cash: -1.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $157 Airbnb ROI: 0.5% Traditional ROI: -1.74%
320 Governor Safford Lane Emerald Isle, NC FULLY FURNISHED \| TRULY TURNKEY \| PROVEN RENTAL HISTORY \| PRIVATE HEATED POOL \| PRIVATE DE...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,973 sq.ft.	$1,299,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.13% Traditional cash on cash: 0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $1989 Airbnb ROI: 0.13% Traditional ROI: 0.31%
2909 Pointe W Drive #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.	$610,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.6% Traditional cash on cash: -2.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1863 Traditional Rental Income: $443 Airbnb ROI: -0.6% Traditional ROI: -2.22%
9003 Village West Dr #A Emerald Isle, NC NEW CONSTRUCTION - Phase 3, Village West. Emerald Isle's newest community! Townhome with 2...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,872 sq.ft.	$825,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.85% Traditional cash on cash: -0.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1863 Traditional Rental Income: $1559 Airbnb ROI: -0.85% Traditional ROI: -0.6%
7028 Archers Creek Drive #North Emerald Isle, NC Sound-Side Living in Archer's Creek - Updated Half Duplex with Income-Producing Potential!...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,033 sq.ft.	$523,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.9% Traditional cash on cash: -0.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $414 Airbnb ROI: 1.9% Traditional ROI: -0.87%
9100 Reed Drive #4101 Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to your piece of paradise in Emerald Isle. This 1 bedroom 1 bath condo comes fully...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 692 sq.ft.	$339,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.81% Traditional cash on cash: 0.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $1452 Traditional Rental Income: $1438 Airbnb ROI: -0.81% Traditional ROI: 0.5%
307 Cape Fear Loop Emerald Isle, NC Beautiful well appointed 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home in the gated sound side community of Ca...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,752 sq.ft.	$1,020,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.21% Traditional cash on cash: 2.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $4326 Airbnb ROI: 1.21% Traditional ROI: 2.98%
901 Ocean Drive Emerald Isle, NC Classic, updated oceanfront cottage located in Emerald Isle. The ground floor features car...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,244 sq.ft.	$1,399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.51% Traditional cash on cash: -0.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $1845 Airbnb ROI: 0.51% Traditional ROI: -0.11%
403 Emerald Landing Drive Emerald Isle, NC Just reduced by $25,000, and offering $15,000 in seller concessions Welcome to 403 Eme...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,182 sq.ft.	$899,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.48% Traditional cash on cash: -0.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $899 Airbnb ROI: 0.48% Traditional ROI: -0.56%
305 Osprey Ridge Drive #North Emerald Isle, NC Island living is calling! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Emerald Isle ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,130 sq.ft.	$499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.27% Traditional cash on cash: 1.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $1544 Airbnb ROI: 2.27% Traditional ROI: 1.79%
9201 Coast Guard Road #B-204 Emerald Isle, NC Step inside B204 at Pebble Beach and feel the ease of coastal living from the moment you a...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.81% Traditional cash on cash: -2.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $382 Airbnb ROI: 0.81% Traditional ROI: -2.01%
101 Ocean Dr Emerald Isle, NC	7 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,024 sq.ft.	$2,090,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24% Traditional cash on cash: 0.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2474 Traditional Rental Income: $3406 Airbnb ROI: -0.24% Traditional ROI: 0.55%
9100 Reed Drive #3208 Emerald Isle, NC Ocean views, direct beach access, gated community and a proven rental history--this beauti...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 692 sq.ft.	$332,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.21% Traditional cash on cash: 0.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1452 Traditional Rental Income: $1539 Airbnb ROI: -1.21% Traditional ROI: 0.45%
10522 Island Circle Emerald Isle, NC Live in one of Emerald Isle's most coveted island neighborhoods - The Point, a beach lover...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,122 sq.ft.	$915,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.67% Traditional cash on cash: -0.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $1030 Airbnb ROI: 0.67% Traditional ROI: -0.2%
2306 Emerald Drive #7 Emerald Isle, NC So cute yet with mighty views of Bogue Sound! This one bedroom, ground floor condo sits wi...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 562 sq.ft.	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 0.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $1452 Traditional Rental Income: $1463 Airbnb ROI: -0.38% Traditional ROI: 0.88%
9201 Coast Guard Road #H206 Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to coastal living at its finest in the coveted oceanfront community of Pebble Beac...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 612 sq.ft.	$284,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.09% Traditional cash on cash: -2.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $1452 Traditional Rental Income: $343 Airbnb ROI: 0.09% Traditional ROI: -2.44%
7012 Sound Drive Emerald Isle, NC A ''Southern Malibu'' Island life awaits you, where an enchanting 3-story, 5-BR home emerg...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,637 sq.ft.	$3,985,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.68% Traditional cash on cash: 0.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $2474 Traditional Rental Income: $5020 Airbnb ROI: -0.68% Traditional ROI: 0.17%
131 Purdie Drive Emerald Isle, NC Once in a great while, an opportunity arises to own an oceanside home in Emerald Isle-this...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,579 sq.ft.	$775,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.01% Traditional cash on cash: -0.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $362 Airbnb ROI: 1.01% Traditional ROI: -0.93%

Real Estate investment in Emerald-isle, NC

There are 157 properties for sale in the city of Emerald Isle . The median list price in Emerald Isle is $816,511 and the average price per square foot is $365. In September 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Emerald Isle is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Emerald Isle is $1,600.

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

There are 157 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 $2,348.

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Investment Property for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

104 Wiley Court

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | 2,246 sq.ft.

$1,175,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.07%

Traditional cash on cash: -1.17%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3408

Traditional Rental Income: $204

Airbnb ROI: 1.07%

Traditional ROI: -1.17%

2913 Pointe W Drive #B3

Emerald Isle, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,097 sq.ft.

$629,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.66%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1863

Traditional Rental Income: $1783

Airbnb ROI: -0.66%

Traditional ROI: 0.05%

2009 Emerald Drive

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 5 baths | 3,105 sq.ft.

$1,599,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.49%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.38%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3408

Traditional Rental Income: $3974

Airbnb ROI: 0.49%

Traditional ROI: 1.38%

5405 Sunset Ln

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,798 sq.ft.

$799,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.9%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2348

Traditional Rental Income: $2040

Airbnb ROI: 0.9%

Traditional ROI: 1.27%

9201 Coast Guard Road #F202

Emerald Isle, NC

1 beds | 1 baths | 612 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.08%

Traditional cash on cash: -2.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1452

Traditional Rental Income: $342

Airbnb ROI: 0.08%

Traditional ROI: -2.45%

9911 Chrissie Wright Court #West

Emerald Isle, NC

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

$925,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.58%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.59%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3408

Traditional Rental Income: $2666

Airbnb ROI: 1.58%

Traditional ROI: 1.59%

3903 Ocean Drive #West

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 5 baths | 2,415 sq.ft.

$1,350,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.2%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.92%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3408

Traditional Rental Income: $4799

Airbnb ROI: 0.2%

Traditional ROI: 1.92%

330 Cape Lookout Loop

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,437 sq.ft.

$869,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.57%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.71%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2348

Traditional Rental Income: $1882

Airbnb ROI: 0.57%