Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Locust, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Locust, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
288 Harrison Lane Locust, NC Welcome to 288 Harrison Lane in Locust! This well-maintained home offers a primary bedroom...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,003 sq.ft.	$385,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $2144 Airbnb ROI: 2.37% Traditional ROI: 3.81%
20075 Coley Store Rd Locust, NC Beautiful 3 bedroom/1 bathroom ranch in desirable Locust with no HOA! Almost half an acre...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,224 sq.ft.	$299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.31% Traditional cash on cash: 4.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1659 Airbnb ROI: 4.31% Traditional ROI: 4.44%
402 Church Street Locust, NC Convenient to Charlotte, Concord or Monroe but country living at its finest! Tucked away o...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,462 sq.ft.	$369,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.9% Traditional cash on cash: 3.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1729 Airbnb ROI: 2.9% Traditional ROI: 3.21%
744 Saddlebred Lane Locust, NC Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Crossroads, this is the kind of home that just fee...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,578 sq.ft.	$410,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2525 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.26%
20420 Ridgecrest Road Locust, NC PROPOSED NEW BUILD. Sitting on 3.97 acres in the country is what you've been waiting for! ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,879 sq.ft.	$649,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.5% Traditional cash on cash: 2.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1965 Airbnb ROI: 1.5% Traditional ROI: 2.06%
206 Montclair Drive Locust, NC This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers 2,949 square feet of heated living space on a 0.41-...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,949 sq.ft.	$605,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2606 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.85%
323 Wendover Drive Locust, NC This beautifully maintained one-owner custom-built home, nestled on two cul-de-sac lots in...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,850 sq.ft.	$624,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.01% Traditional cash on cash: 3.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $3078 Airbnb ROI: 1.01% Traditional ROI: 3.51%
417 Kiser Lane Locust, NC MOTIVATED SELLER! Located in highly desired community of Locust Town Center offers a lifes...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,780 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.59% Traditional cash on cash: 3.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1897 Airbnb ROI: 2.59% Traditional ROI: 3.36%
11788 Glenwood Drive #56 Locust, NC No HOA on a golf course!!! 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located in the Red Bridge Golf Club ...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,636 sq.ft.	$480,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3589 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.8%
16659 Five Point Rd Locust, NC 16659 Five Point Rd, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,916 sq.ft.	$650,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.01% Traditional cash on cash: 1.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $2315 Airbnb ROI: 6.01% Traditional ROI: 1.83%
21064 Running Creek Dr Locust, NC 21064 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,712 sq.ft.	$474,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.38% Traditional cash on cash: 2.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $2133 Airbnb ROI: 1.38% Traditional ROI: 2.53%
117 Danita Dr Locust, NC 117 Danita Dr, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,305 sq.ft.	$335,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.02% Traditional cash on cash: 2.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1335 Airbnb ROI: 3.02% Traditional ROI: 2.11%
319 N Central Ave Locust, NC 319 N Central Ave, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,533 sq.ft.	$459,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.72% Traditional cash on cash: 0.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1199 Airbnb ROI: 1.72% Traditional ROI: 0.74%
Shaw Plan Locust, NC Shaw Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,462 sq.ft.	$352,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.78% Traditional cash on cash: 2.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1370 Airbnb ROI: 2.78% Traditional ROI: 2.02%
21048 Running Creek Dr Locust, NC 21048 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,892 sq.ft.	$469,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.98% Traditional cash on cash: 3.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $2390 Airbnb ROI: 8.98% Traditional ROI: 3.39%
Cardinal Plan Locust, NC Cardinal Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,509 sq.ft.	$349,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.82% Traditional cash on cash: 2.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1389 Airbnb ROI: 2.82% Traditional ROI: 2.11%
Calgary Plan Locust, NC	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,680 sq.ft.	$451,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2186 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.11%
Brodrick Plan Locust, NC Brodrick Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,161 sq.ft.	$386,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.1% Traditional cash on cash: 2.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1617 Traditional Rental Income: $1526 Airbnb ROI: 1.1% Traditional ROI: 2.11%
Devin Plan Locust, NC Devin Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,098 sq.ft.	$365,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.62% Traditional cash on cash: 2.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1680 Airbnb ROI: 2.62% Traditional ROI: 2.79%
Kephart Plan Locust, NC Kephart Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,939 sq.ft.	$359,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.69% Traditional cash on cash: 2.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1583 Airbnb ROI: 2.69% Traditional ROI: 2.57%
Huntley Plan Locust, NC Huntley Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,692 sq.ft.	$393,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.3% Traditional cash on cash: 2.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1740 Airbnb ROI: 2.3% Traditional ROI: 2.62%
Kipling Plan Locust, NC Kipling Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,764 sq.ft.	$402,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.21% Traditional cash on cash: 2.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1737 Airbnb ROI: 2.21% Traditional ROI: 2.52%
Hawthorn Plan Locust, NC Hawthorn Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,808 sq.ft.	$364,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.63% Traditional cash on cash: 2.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1530 Airbnb ROI: 2.63% Traditional ROI: 2.36%
Montcrest Plan Locust, NC Montcrest Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,836 sq.ft.	$374,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.2% Traditional cash on cash: 1.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $1617 Traditional Rental Income: $1408 Airbnb ROI: 1.2% Traditional ROI: 1.91%
Roosevelt Plan Locust, NC	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,892 sq.ft.	$526,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.82% Traditional cash on cash: 2.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $2351 Airbnb ROI: 7.82% Traditional ROI: 2.75%
1608 Main St Locust, NC 1608 Main St, Locust, NC 28097 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$2,850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.68% Traditional cash on cash: -1.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $818 Traditional Rental Income: $436 Airbnb ROI: -1.68% Traditional ROI: -1.71%
24910 Birdhouse Ln #1 Locust, NC 24910 Birdhouse Ln #1, Locust, NC 28097 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$284,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.34% Traditional cash on cash: -0.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $818 Traditional Rental Income: $436 Airbnb ROI: -0.34% Traditional ROI: -0.55%
Woodruff II Plan Locust, NC Woodruff II Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,285 sq.ft.	$374,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.51% Traditional cash on cash: 2.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1698 Airbnb ROI: 2.51% Traditional ROI: 2.73%
Red Cedar Plan Locust, NC	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,850 sq.ft.	$520,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.93% Traditional cash on cash: 1.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1907 Airbnb ROI: 7.93% Traditional ROI: 1.89%
Elliott Plan Locust, NC Elliott Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,447 sq.ft.	$486,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.52% Traditional cash on cash: 1.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1717 Airbnb ROI: 1.52% Traditional ROI: 1.73%
Rainier Plan Locust, NC	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,712 sq.ft.	$505,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.4% Traditional cash on cash: 1.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1740 Airbnb ROI: 1.4% Traditional ROI: 1.65%
Kemp Plan Locust, NC Kemp Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,580 sq.ft.	$468,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.01% Traditional cash on cash: 2.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1998 Airbnb ROI: 9.01% Traditional ROI: 2.51%
Drake Plan Locust, NC Drake Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 3,580 sq.ft.	$454,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.34% Traditional cash on cash: 1.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1563 Airbnb ROI: 9.34% Traditional ROI: 1.62%
Bedford Plan Locust, NC Bedford Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,140 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.46% Traditional cash on cash: 3.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $2248 Airbnb ROI: 9.46% Traditional ROI: 3.28%
431 Whispering Hills Dr #154bp Locust, NC 431 Whispering Hills Dr #154bp, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,847 sq.ft.	$370,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.47% Traditional cash on cash: 2.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1684 Airbnb ROI: 2.47% Traditional ROI: 2.65%
435 Whispering Hills Dr #153bp Locust, NC 435 Whispering Hills Dr #153bp, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,462 sq.ft.	$350,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.71% Traditional cash on cash: 2.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1470 Airbnb ROI: 2.71% Traditional ROI: 2.25%
423 Whispering Hills Dr #156bp Locust, NC 423 Whispering Hills Dr #156bp, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,157 sq.ft.	$386,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.29% Traditional cash on cash: 2.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $1831 Airbnb ROI: 2.29% Traditional ROI: 2.87%
117 Battery Drive Locust, NC This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow blends timeless character with modern style. Move...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,910 sq.ft.	$354,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.65% Traditional cash on cash: 4.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $2172 Traditional Rental Income: $2158 Airbnb ROI: 2.65% Traditional ROI: 4.26%

Real Estate investment in Locust, NC

There are 109 properties for sale in the city of Locust . The median list price in Locust is $449,950 and the average price per square foot is $175. In May 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Locust is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Locust is $2,090.

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

There are 109 investment properties available for sale in Locust.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Locust with average rental income of $2,172.

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Investment Property for Sale in Locust, NC

288 Harrison Lane

Locust, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,003 sq.ft.

$385,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.37%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.81%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2172

Traditional Rental Income: $2144

Airbnb ROI: 2.37%

Traditional ROI: 3.81%

20075 Coley Store Rd

Locust, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,224 sq.ft.

$299,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.31%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.44%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2172

Traditional Rental Income: $1659

Airbnb ROI: 4.31%

Traditional ROI: 4.44%

402 Church Street

Locust, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,462 sq.ft.

$369,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.9%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.21%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2172

Traditional Rental Income: $1729

Airbnb ROI: 2.9%

Traditional ROI: 3.21%

744 Saddlebred Lane

Locust, NC

5 beds | 3 baths | 2,578 sq.ft.

$410,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.26%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2525

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 4.26%

20420 Ridgecrest Road

Locust, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,879 sq.ft.

$649,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.5%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.06%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2172

Traditional Rental Income: $1965

Airbnb ROI: 1.5%

Traditional ROI: 2.06%

206 Montclair Drive

Locust, NC

5 beds | 4 baths | 2,949 sq.ft.

$605,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 2.85%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2606

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 2.85%

323 Wendover Drive

Locust, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,850 sq.ft.

$624,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.01%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.51%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2172

Traditional Rental Income: $3078

Airbnb ROI: 1.01%

Traditional ROI: 3.51%

417 Kiser Lane

Locust, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,780 sq.ft.

$379,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.36%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2172

Traditional Rental Income: $1897

Airbnb ROI: 2.59%