Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Highlands, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Highlands, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
69 Holt Cottage Ln Highlands, NC Welcome to 69 Holt Cottage Lane, an enchanting mountain retreat nestled among the trees in...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$899,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.16% Traditional cash on cash: 0.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1782 Airbnb ROI: 0.16% Traditional ROI: 0.42%
142 Edwards Creek Rd Highlands, NC Firefly Cottage invites you to experience the charm of Historic Horse Cove, just 8 minutes...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$849,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.6% Traditional cash on cash: 1.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $2327 Airbnb ROI: 0.6% Traditional ROI: 1.57%
1616 N 4th Street Highlands, NC This newly constructed home redefines luxury mountain living. Blending modern and contempo...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$4,395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 0.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $5906 Airbnb ROI: -0.58% Traditional ROI: 0.29%
478 Hickory Knut Gap Rd Highlands, NC Stunning panoramic Blue Valley Views! This beautiful home features easterly sunrise views ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$5,800,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.7% Traditional cash on cash: -0.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $3014 Airbnb ROI: -0.7% Traditional ROI: -0.51%
90 Fodderstack Rd Highlands, NC Enjoy sweeping mountain vistas from this immaculate, custom luxury home on Ravenel Ridge! ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$5,900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.01% Traditional cash on cash: -0.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $4432 Airbnb ROI: -1.01% Traditional ROI: -0.57%
95B Burning Bush Lane #95B Highlands, NC Experience effortless mountain living in this three-bedroom, three-bath residence within t...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,125,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.95% Traditional cash on cash: 1.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $2558 Airbnb ROI: 0.95% Traditional ROI: 1.14%
439 By Way Highlands, NC This is a rare opportunity to own acreage and one of the most unique homes in the area, an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$3,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.51% Traditional cash on cash: -0.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $2200 Airbnb ROI: -0.51% Traditional ROI: -0.56%
311 Sequoyah Dr Highlands, NC Butternut Cottage is a rare offering on Lake Sequoyah. The cottage is a masterfully reimag...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$2,450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.2% Traditional cash on cash: 0.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $3250 Airbnb ROI: -0.2% Traditional ROI: 0.18%
346 Hummingbird Ln Highlands, NC Wake up to crisp mountain air drifting through the windows and step onto your screened dec...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$3,275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $5546 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 0.52%
2259 Whiteside Cove Rd Highlands, NC Nestled on approximately 8 acres of private mountain terrain in Cashiers, North Carolina, ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 0.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $3387 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: 0.39%
1411 Flat Mountain Rd Highlands, NC Nestled along scenic Flat Mountain Road, just 3 miles from downtown Highlands, this enchan...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$1,399,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 0.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $2448 Airbnb ROI: 0.58% Traditional ROI: 0.65%
522 Highlands View Road lot: 2 Highlands, NC Improved with NEW ROOF 2026 and NEW WELL PUMP & PIPING. Mountain Tranquility Just Minutes ...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$860,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.47% Traditional cash on cash: 2.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $2972 Airbnb ROI: 1.47% Traditional ROI: 2.23%
220 Worley Road lot: 8 Highlands, NC FOX DEN is a rare opportunity to own a work of legacy modernism in the mountains. One of J...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$1,945,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.26% Traditional cash on cash: 1.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $5026 Airbnb ROI: -0.26% Traditional ROI: 1.4%
133 Hidden Springs Way Highlands, NC Welcome to 133 Hidden Springs Way-where rustic charm meets timeless luxury in the heart of...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,025,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.99% Traditional cash on cash: 1.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $2578 Airbnb ROI: 0.99% Traditional ROI: 1.21%
95 Mill Creek Ln Highlands, NC Imagine parking your car for the summer and walking everywhere from this beautifully furni...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.12% Traditional cash on cash: 0.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $3071 Airbnb ROI: 0.12% Traditional ROI: 0.53%
1921 Franklin Rd Highlands, NC Nestled along the shores of one of Highlands most scenic lake settings, 1921 Franklin Road...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,960 sq.ft.	$1,800,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.03% Traditional cash on cash: 1.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $5138 Airbnb ROI: -0.03% Traditional ROI: 1.84%
61 Moonstone Loop lot: 11C Highlands, NC MOTIVATED SELLERS; BRING ALL OFFERS! Whether you're looking for a private vacation retreat...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$700,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.44% Traditional cash on cash: 0.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1691 Airbnb ROI: 0.44% Traditional ROI: 0.65%
51 Bear Shadow Rdg Highlands, NC Perched above the clouds with front-row seats to nature's most spectacular show. Situated ...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$4,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.63% Traditional cash on cash: -0.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $3237 Airbnb ROI: -0.63% Traditional ROI: -0.35%
55 Dolly Ln Highlands, NC Presenting an ownership opportunity that checks almost all the boxes! Newly renovated; mov...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,675,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.1% Traditional cash on cash: 0.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $2509 Airbnb ROI: 0.1% Traditional ROI: 0.41%
261 Rock Face Trail lot: 10C Highlands, NC Priced BELOW tax value = instant equity opportunity you don't want to miss. Why buy one wh...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$999,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.62% Traditional cash on cash: -0.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1760 Airbnb ROI: -0.62% Traditional ROI: -0.4%
656 Big Bear Pen Road lot: 94 Highlands, NC Nestled on the slopes of Big Bear Pen Mountain and just a stone's throw from the bustling ...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$2,990,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.42% Traditional cash on cash: 0.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $5822 Airbnb ROI: -0.42% Traditional ROI: 0.95%
654 Brush Creek Dr Highlands, NC Nestled in the serene beauty of Highlands, North Carolina, 654 Brush Creek Drive offers a ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$579,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 2.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $2173 Airbnb ROI: 1.51% Traditional ROI: 2.64%
133 Fairway Villas Drive #133 Highlands, NC This beautifully updated condominium in Highlands, North Carolina, combines contemporary d...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$1,490,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.21% Traditional cash on cash: -0.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1392 Airbnb ROI: -0.21% Traditional ROI: -0.33%
287 Highland Meadows Road lot: 18 Highlands, NC Gorgeous Modern mountain retreat blends contemporary style with the tranquility of nature....	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$825,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.81% Traditional cash on cash: 0.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $1732 Airbnb ROI: 1.81% Traditional ROI: 0.99%
92 Hicks Rd Highlands, NC Charming and beautifully updated, this delightful cottage at 92 Hicks Road offers the perf...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$715,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.91% Traditional cash on cash: 0.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1315 Airbnb ROI: 0.91% Traditional ROI: 0.55%
764 Hardscrabble Ridge Rd Highlands, NC Some homes are built for a lifetime. The rarest are built for generations. Perched atop pr...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$4,997,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.94% Traditional cash on cash: -0.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $2652 Traditional Rental Income: $6150 Airbnb ROI: -0.94% Traditional ROI: -0.17%
84 Clubhouse Trl #108 Highlands, NC Enjoy easy mountain living just minutes from the heart of Highlands, NC. This beautifully ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$465,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.32% Traditional cash on cash: -0.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1301 Airbnb ROI: -0.32% Traditional ROI: -0.91%
84 Clubhouse Trl #101 Highlands, NC Discover the ease and elegance of mountain living in this beautifully updated two-bedroom,...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.53% Traditional cash on cash: -1.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $1425 Traditional Rental Income: $1153 Airbnb ROI: -1.53% Traditional ROI: -1.06%
47 Sequoyah Ridge Rd Highlands, NC Charming cottage on Big Creek which joins the larger part of Lake Sequoyah at the bridge n...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.16% Traditional cash on cash: 3.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $4758 Airbnb ROI: 1.16% Traditional ROI: 3.87%
Lot 6 Sanctuary Ridge Rd Highlands, NC Imagine luxury living with the in-town lifestyle and you have discovered Sanctuary on 1st....	5 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$4,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.09% Traditional cash on cash: 0.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $4461 Traditional Rental Income: $9387 Airbnb ROI: -1.09% Traditional ROI: 0.17%
3731 Dillard Rd Highlands, NC Nestled just minutes from the charm and dining of downtown Highlands, this beautifully mai...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,182 sq.ft.	$527,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.78% Traditional cash on cash: 2.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1957 Airbnb ROI: 1.78% Traditional ROI: 2.59%
Lot 2 Sanctuary Ridge Rd Highlands, NC Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to own a newly constructed luxury residence in a cov...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$3,850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.2% Traditional cash on cash: -0.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $3060 Traditional Rental Income: $3554 Airbnb ROI: -1.2% Traditional ROI: -0.87%
76 High Cotton Lane lot: 4 Highlands, NC A rare opportunity in High Cotton Estate! This spacious 2BR/2BA tiny home offers more room...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$279,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.83% Traditional cash on cash: 4.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $2096 Traditional Rental Income: $1864 Airbnb ROI: 3.83% Traditional ROI: 4.99%
124 Spruce Lane lot: 19 Highlands, NC Located on a 1.27 acre view lot only minutes to downtown Highlands in the desirable Highla...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.25% Traditional cash on cash: 0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $4461 Traditional Rental Income: $3715 Airbnb ROI: 0.25% Traditional ROI: 0.34%

Real Estate investment in Highlands, NC

There are 335 properties for sale in the city of Highlands . The median list price in Highlands is $1,888,196 and the average price per square foot is $439. In October 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Highlands is 1.00%. The average monthly rental income in Highlands is $2,481.

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

There are 335 investment properties available for sale in Highlands.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Highlands with average rental income of $2,652.

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Investment Property for Sale in Highlands, NC

69 Holt Cottage Ln

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | N/A

$899,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.42%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2096

Traditional Rental Income: $1782

Airbnb ROI: 0.16%

Traditional ROI: 0.42%

142 Edwards Creek Rd

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | N/A

$849,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.6%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.57%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2096

Traditional Rental Income: $2327

Airbnb ROI: 0.6%

Traditional ROI: 1.57%

1616 N 4th Street

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$4,395,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.58%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.29%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3060

Traditional Rental Income: $5906

Airbnb ROI: -0.58%

Traditional ROI: 0.29%

478 Hickory Knut Gap Rd

Highlands, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$5,800,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.7%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.51%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2652

Traditional Rental Income: $3014

Airbnb ROI: -0.7%

Traditional ROI: -0.51%

90 Fodderstack Rd

Highlands, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$5,900,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.01%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.57%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2652

Traditional Rental Income: $4432

Airbnb ROI: -1.01%

Traditional ROI: -0.57%

95B Burning Bush Lane #95B

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$1,125,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.95%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.14%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3060

Traditional Rental Income: $2558

Airbnb ROI: 0.95%

Traditional ROI: 1.14%

439 By Way

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$3,250,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.51%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.56%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3060

Traditional Rental Income: $2200

Airbnb ROI: -0.51%

Traditional ROI: -0.56%

311 Sequoyah Dr

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$2,450,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.2%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3060

Traditional Rental Income: $3250

Airbnb ROI: -0.2%