Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Stanley, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Stanley, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
112 Lineberger St Stanley, NC Charming home nestled on nearly a quarter-acre tree lined lot just minutes from Downtown S...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,230 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.48% Traditional cash on cash: 4.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1629 Airbnb ROI: 1.48% Traditional ROI: 4.7%
7508 Turkey Trot Dr Stanley, NC COME SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL MOVE-IN READY CUL-DE-SAC RANCH HOME NEAR LAKE NORMAN! It features ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,554 sq.ft.	$484,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.36% Traditional cash on cash: 2.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2140 Airbnb ROI: 8.36% Traditional ROI: 2.56%
516 Shady Oaks Dr Stanley, NC This beautifully designed home at Shady Oaks Drive in Stanley, NC features 4 bedrooms plus...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,902 sq.ft.	$775,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.64% Traditional cash on cash: 2.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3182 Airbnb ROI: 4.64% Traditional ROI: 2.44%
7466 Mountain Ridge Drive Stanley, NC Welcome home to this inviting front-porch residence in the desirable Gates at Waterside Cr...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,087 sq.ft.	$540,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2343 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.95%
102 Wingate Dr Stanley, NC Comes with $5000.00 credit towards buyer's closing costs. Welcome home to this amazing, we...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,716 sq.ft.	$320,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.04% Traditional cash on cash: 5.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2090 Airbnb ROI: 1.04% Traditional ROI: 5.08%
535 Cowans Villa Rd #6 Stanley, NC New end unit townhome under construction. Choices for interior finishes can be made until ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,200 sq.ft.	$440,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.34% Traditional cash on cash: 2.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2224 Airbnb ROI: -0.34% Traditional ROI: 2.94%
851 Brookdale Lane Stanley, NC Welcome to this beautiful two story home in the highly sought after Gates at Waterside com...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,335 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.17% Traditional cash on cash: 2.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2281 Airbnb ROI: 7.17% Traditional ROI: 2.33%
215 W Dallas Rd Stanley, NC Location! Location! Location! This 2 bedroom 2 bath home with office is located on a large...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,059 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.36% Traditional cash on cash: 4.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $959 Traditional Rental Income: $1535 Airbnb ROI: 0.36% Traditional ROI: 4.28%
479 Club Dr Stanley, NC This Stanley two-story corner home offers granite countertops, and a two-car garage.	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,468 sq.ft.	$774,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.62% Traditional cash on cash: 1.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2287 Airbnb ROI: 4.62% Traditional ROI: 1.18%
106 Blacksnake Rd Stanley, NC Back on the market at no fault of the sellers! Don't miss this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bat...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,165 sq.ft.	$269,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.23% Traditional cash on cash: 3.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1568 Airbnb ROI: 1.23% Traditional ROI: 3.96%
7663 Woodcrest Drive Stanley, NC This beautiful maintained home is situated in the desirable Gates Community. From the mome...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,809 sq.ft.	$490,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.37% Traditional cash on cash: 4.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3024 Airbnb ROI: 8.37% Traditional ROI: 4.56%
7738 Burning Ridge Dr Stanley, NC Seller is offering $10K in closing costs. Beautifully updated and impeccably maintained, t...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 3,183 sq.ft.	$760,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.09% Traditional cash on cash: 2.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3059 Airbnb ROI: 5.09% Traditional ROI: 2.67%
1049 Ramsey St Stanley, NC If privacy is what you seek, this is the home for you! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood and...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,296 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.7% Traditional cash on cash: 5.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $959 Traditional Rental Income: $1552 Airbnb ROI: 0.7% Traditional ROI: 5.33%
529 JONES ST Stanley, NC Invest with success and buy through Auction.com. This bank-owned investment property is a ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,517 sq.ft.	$164,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.5% Traditional cash on cash: 9.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1831 Airbnb ROI: 3.5% Traditional ROI: 9.63%
116 Brooks Dr Stanley, NC This stunning home perfectly combines modern style with warm, natural touches throughout. ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,929 sq.ft.	$344,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 4.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2210 Airbnb ROI: 0.58% Traditional ROI: 4.72%
337 Bent Tree Dr Stanley, NC Must see brick 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in highly desired Treetops at Cowans Ford! Luxuriou...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,730 sq.ft.	$850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.38% Traditional cash on cash: 1.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2171 Airbnb ROI: 4.38% Traditional ROI: 1.1%
307 W Park Dr Stanley, NC Completely refreshed with major system and interior upgrades, this move-in ready home offe...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,709 sq.ft.	$337,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.04% Traditional cash on cash: 4.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1956 Airbnb ROI: 1.04% Traditional ROI: 4.46%
414 Ridge St Stanley, NC An all-brick one-level home for under $200k?? Welcome to the allure of this residence in S...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 964 sq.ft.	$220,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.65% Traditional cash on cash: 2.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $959 Traditional Rental Income: $990 Airbnb ROI: 0.65% Traditional ROI: 2.47%
1335 Blacksnake Rd Stanley, NC Rural tranquility while being close to the vibrant downtowns of Stanley, Lincolnton and De...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,726 sq.ft.	$540,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.29% Traditional cash on cash: 3.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2674 Airbnb ROI: -0.29% Traditional ROI: 3.28%
5153 Tommy Lane #1104 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to $15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,557 sq.ft.	$259,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 4.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1940 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 4.74%
5023 Dogwood Ln Stanley, NC Doublewide on acreage in Stanley, NC, with road frontage along Mauney Road and a corner lo...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$380,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.93% Traditional cash on cash: 4.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2165 Airbnb ROI: 0.93% Traditional ROI: 4.56%
123 General Pemberton St Stanley, NC UPDATE: HIGHEST AND BEST BY SUNDAY 7/20/25 9PM Charming 3BR/2BA ranch on a quiet street in...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,775 sq.ft.	$329,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.68% Traditional cash on cash: 4.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1975 Airbnb ROI: 0.68% Traditional ROI: 4.24%
7967 Glen Abbey Cir Stanley, NC Discover "The Abbey" at Cowans Ford Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Club-an impressive, one-owne...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,864 sq.ft.	$969,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.32% Traditional cash on cash: 1.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3138 Airbnb ROI: 3.32% Traditional ROI: 1.51%
144 Walking Horse Run Stanley, NC Step into this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home, perfectly situated on...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,388 sq.ft.	$389,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 2.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1772 Airbnb ROI: 0.28% Traditional ROI: 2.74%
5136 Tommy Ln #1205 Stanley, NC OWNER'S SUITE ON MAIN LEVEL! MOVE IN SEPTEMBER! Introducing our newest plan, The Cypress! ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,693 sq.ft.	$299,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.09% Traditional cash on cash: 4.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2120 Airbnb ROI: 0.09% Traditional ROI: 4.51%
6555 Mcintosh Rd Stanley, NC Investment opportunity in the growing city of Stanley! Currently tenant occupied and incom...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,100 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2369 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.41%
7919 Glen Abbey Cir Stanley, NC Experience elevated living in this stunning custom-built ranch located in the highly sough...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,255 sq.ft.	$799,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.65% Traditional cash on cash: 2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3134 Airbnb ROI: 4.65% Traditional ROI: 2.45%
130 Old Lowesville Road Stanley, NC Move-in ready and extensively upgraded, this manufactured home is an outstanding opportuni...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,620 sq.ft.	$318,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.48% Traditional cash on cash: 4.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1923 Airbnb ROI: 1.48% Traditional ROI: 4.99%
5732 Daybrook Ct Stanley, NC Investors and DIY enthusiasts take note! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a beautiful, ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,080 sq.ft.	$167,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.23% Traditional cash on cash: 7.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1503 Airbnb ROI: 3.23% Traditional ROI: 7.19%
8013 Caswell Road Stanley, NC Welcome to this charming, freshly updated Cape Cod home on nearly two acres, just a short ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,364 sq.ft.	$390,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.12% Traditional cash on cash: 3.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $959 Traditional Rental Income: $1843 Airbnb ROI: 0.12% Traditional ROI: 3.49%
1330 Blacksnake Road Stanley, NC Stunning Custom-Built Estate on 2.182 Acres in Stanley, NC Welcome to this exceptional cus...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,705 sq.ft.	$999,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $6425 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.96%
111 Lake Rd Stanley, NC Custom-built home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, and 4 full baths, offering flexible livi...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,830 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.02% Traditional cash on cash: 3.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2868 Airbnb ROI: -0.02% Traditional ROI: 3.87%
5005 Oconee Dr Stanley, NC 5005 Oconee Dr, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,032 sq.ft.	$574,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 1.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1949 Airbnb ROI: -0.38% Traditional ROI: 1.63%
9999 Drew Rd Stanley, NC 9999 Drew Rd, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$2,634,300	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.61% Traditional cash on cash: -1.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $1012 Traditional Rental Income: $803 Airbnb ROI: -1.61% Traditional ROI: -1.54%
101 Sherry Dr Stanley, NC Looking for a new home that's AWAY but not too far from town? Look no further. Come at you...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,280 sq.ft.	$328,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 4.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2109 Airbnb ROI: 0.69% Traditional ROI: 4.7%
1268 Carrington Drive Stanley, NC New community close to Lake Norman! This Colfax plan offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a rear ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,313 sq.ft.	$654,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.67% Traditional cash on cash: 2.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2731 Airbnb ROI: 5.67% Traditional ROI: 2.33%
1259 Carrington Drive Stanley, NC Brand new community close to Lake Norman! This beautiful, 1.5-story Avery plan offers 3 be...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,568 sq.ft.	$549,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.5% Traditional cash on cash: 3.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2889 Airbnb ROI: -0.5% Traditional ROI: 3.43%
0 Rock Hollar Rd Stanley, NC 0 Rock Hollar Rd, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.13% Traditional cash on cash: 1.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $1012 Traditional Rental Income: $732 Airbnb ROI: 1.13% Traditional ROI: 1.54%

Real Estate investment in Stanley, NC

There are 105 properties for sale in the city of Stanley . The median list price in Stanley is $359,999 and the average price per square foot is $174. In May 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Stanley is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Stanley is $1,920.

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

There are 105 investment properties available for sale in Stanley.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Stanley with average rental income of $1,920.

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Investment Property for Sale in Stanley, NC

112 Lineberger St

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,230 sq.ft.

$249,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.48%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.7%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1273

Traditional Rental Income: $1629

Airbnb ROI: 1.48%

Traditional ROI: 4.7%

7508 Turkey Trot Dr

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 2 baths | 2,554 sq.ft.

$484,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 8.36%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.56%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $2140

Airbnb ROI: 8.36%

Traditional ROI: 2.56%

516 Shady Oaks Dr

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | 2,902 sq.ft.

$775,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.64%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.44%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $3182

Airbnb ROI: 4.64%

Traditional ROI: 2.44%

7466 Mountain Ridge Drive

Stanley, NC

5 beds | 3 baths | 3,087 sq.ft.

$540,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 2.95%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2343

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 2.95%

102 Wingate Dr

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,716 sq.ft.

$320,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.04%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1273

Traditional Rental Income: $2090

Airbnb ROI: 1.04%

Traditional ROI: 5.08%

535 Cowans Villa Rd #6

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,200 sq.ft.

$440,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.34%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.94%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1273

Traditional Rental Income: $2224

Airbnb ROI: -0.34%

Traditional ROI: 2.94%

851 Brookdale Lane

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 3,335 sq.ft.

$550,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.17%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $2281

Airbnb ROI: 7.17%

Traditional ROI: 2.33%

215 W Dallas Rd

Stanley, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,059 sq.ft.

$249,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.36%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.28%

Airbnb Rental Income: $959

Traditional Rental Income: $1535

Airbnb ROI: 0.36%