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
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.	$1,635,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.46% Traditional cash on cash: 1.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $3974 Airbnb ROI: 0.46% Traditional ROI: 1.33%
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 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: 0.08% Traditional cash on cash: -2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1452 Traditional Rental Income: $342 Airbnb ROI: 0.08% 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: 1.42% Traditional cash on cash: -1.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $280 Airbnb ROI: 1.42% Traditional ROI: -1.08%
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: 1.58% Traditional cash on cash: 1.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $2666 Airbnb ROI: 1.58% Traditional ROI: 1.59%
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.	$224,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 0.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $1371 Traditional Rental Income: $842 Airbnb ROI: 0.59% Traditional ROI: 0.06%
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.	$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 Pl Emerald Isle, NC This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath custom-built home is in the Gated Community of Royall O...	4 beds \| 3 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 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.	$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 \| 4 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.	$599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.31% Traditional cash on cash: -0.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1863 Traditional Rental Income: $1451 Airbnb ROI: -0.31% 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: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 1.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $2474 Traditional Rental Income: $4944 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 1.47%
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: 1.17% Traditional cash on cash: 1.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $2162 Airbnb ROI: 1.17% Traditional ROI: 1.73%
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.	$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 Welcome to this charming coastal 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage nestled in an exclusive oceanfr...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$715,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.03% Traditional cash on cash: -0.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $742 Airbnb ROI: 1.03% Traditional ROI: -0.51%
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 ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,633 sq.ft.	$898,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.03% Traditional cash on cash: 1.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $2511 Airbnb ROI: 2.03% Traditional ROI: 1.86%
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 \| 3 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$830,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.81% Traditional cash on cash: -0.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $629 Airbnb ROI: 0.81% Traditional ROI: -0.67%
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.	$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 Dr Emerald Isle, NC Panoramic views from one of Emerald Isle's highest elevation-Almost one acre lot-Inverted ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,390 sq.ft.	$2,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0% Traditional cash on cash: -0.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $2422 Airbnb ROI: 0% Traditional ROI: -0.1%
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.	$874,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.81% Traditional cash on cash: -0.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $376 Airbnb ROI: 0.81% 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.	$1,250,000	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%
9201 Coast Guard Road #H210 Emerald Isle, NC Condo is a rental unit and will need to be shown in between rentals	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 612 sq.ft.	$279,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.44% Traditional cash on cash: 0.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $1452 Traditional Rental Income: $1004 Airbnb ROI: 0.44% Traditional ROI: 0.37%
6815 Canal Drive 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: 1.45% Traditional cash on cash: -0.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $348 Airbnb ROI: 1.45% 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: 0.67% Traditional cash on cash: 0.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $1407 Airbnb ROI: 0.67% 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.	$1,900,000	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%
320 Governor Safford Ln Emerald Isle, NC Price Improvement for this turnkey, furnished luxury beach cottage in the coveted gated co...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,973 sq.ft.	$1,365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.08% Traditional cash on cash: 0.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $1989 Airbnb ROI: 0.08% Traditional ROI: 0.26%
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: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: -2.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $1863 Traditional Rental Income: $443 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: -2.2%
8801 Reed Dr #115w Emerald Isle, NC Lovely oceanfront condo offering an outstanding rental opportunity in the highly desirable...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 990 sq.ft.	$549,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.05% Traditional cash on cash: -0.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1863 Traditional Rental Income: $1504 Airbnb ROI: -1.05% Traditional ROI: -0.77%
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 Dr #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.	$524,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.89% Traditional cash on cash: -0.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $414 Airbnb ROI: 1.89% Traditional ROI: -0.87%
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 \| 4 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 Dr Emerald Isle, NC Classic, updated oceanfront cottage located in Emerald Isle. The ground floor features car...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,244 sq.ft.	$1,499,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.41% Traditional cash on cash: -0.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $1845 Airbnb ROI: 0.41% Traditional ROI: -0.17%
416 Sunrise Ct Emerald Isle, NC This absolutely breathtaking coastal home and deeded boat slip with lift embodies the very...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,822 sq.ft.	$1,175,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.98% Traditional cash on cash: 1.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $3061 Airbnb ROI: 0.98% Traditional ROI: 1.35%
403 Emerald Landing Dr Emerald Isle, NC Nestled within the coveted serene, sound-front community of Emerald Landing, 403 Emerald L...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,115 sq.ft.	$900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.47% Traditional cash on cash: -0.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $2348 Traditional Rental Income: $899 Airbnb ROI: 0.47% Traditional ROI: -0.56%
305 Osprey Ridge Dr #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%
106 Wyndward Ct Emerald Isle, NC Ideally located near The Point in Emerald Isle, this beautifully upgraded coastal retreat ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,174 sq.ft.	$899,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.82% Traditional cash on cash: -0.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $3408 Traditional Rental Income: $1017 Airbnb ROI: 1.82% Traditional ROI: -0.13%

Real Estate investment in Emerald-isle, NC

There are 177 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 $383. In July 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Emerald Isle is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Emerald Isle is $1,551.

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

There are 177 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

2009 Emerald Dr

Emerald Isle, NC

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

$1,635,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.46%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3408

Traditional Rental Income: $3974

Airbnb ROI: 0.46%

Traditional ROI: 1.33%

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 Rd #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%

5713 Emerald Dr

Emerald Isle, NC

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

$638,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.42%

Traditional cash on cash: -1.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2348

Traditional Rental Income: $280

Airbnb ROI: 1.42%

Traditional ROI: -1.08%

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%

9201 Coast Guard Rd #F302

Emerald Isle, NC

N/A beds | 1 baths | 509 sq.ft.

$224,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.06%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1371

Traditional Rental Income: $842

Airbnb ROI: 0.59%

Traditional ROI: 0.06%

330 Cape Lookout Loop

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 2 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 Pl

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 3 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%