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
470 Fox Ridge Ct Stanley, NC Welcome Home to Fox Ridge! Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac setting, this beautifully designe...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,985 sq.ft.	$415,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.34% Traditional cash on cash: 3.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $2184 Airbnb ROI: -0.34% Traditional ROI: 3.47%
1106 Brookdale Ln Stanley, NC Welcome to this beautifully maintained two story home in the established and sought after ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,514 sq.ft.	$499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 3.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $2386 Airbnb ROI: -0.22% Traditional ROI: 3.38%
8160 Waterford Drive Stanley, NC Rare opportunity to own over 220 feet of premier Lake Norman shoreline with long-range sun...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,584 sq.ft.	$1,575,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.29% Traditional cash on cash: 0.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3952 Airbnb ROI: 1.29% Traditional ROI: 0.73%
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%
851 Brookdale Ln Stanley, NC MOTIVATED SELLERS!!!! The sellers are offering 5k towards closing costs. Welcome to this b...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 3,335 sq.ft.	$525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.59% Traditional cash on cash: 2.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2281 Airbnb ROI: 7.59% Traditional ROI: 2.52%
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.	$264,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 4.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1568 Airbnb ROI: 0.61% Traditional ROI: 4.07%
500 3rd St Stanley, NC Charming updated bungalow near Main Street in Stanley! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 fu...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 987 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.66% Traditional cash on cash: 5.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1561 Airbnb ROI: 1.66% Traditional ROI: 5.87%
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: -0.91% Traditional cash on cash: 5.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $564 Traditional Rental Income: $1552 Airbnb ROI: -0.91% Traditional ROI: 5.33%
400 Ponderosa Rd #14 Stanley, NC 3 bedroom, 1 bath, No HOA. Great opportunity for an Investor.	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,242 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.52% Traditional cash on cash: 3.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $2609 Traditional Rental Income: $1518 Airbnb ROI: 4.52% Traditional ROI: 3.1%
648 Summerow Rd Stanley, NC Adorable and beautifully maintained home tucked away in the charming town of Stanley! Enjo...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 800 sq.ft.	$229,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.96% Traditional cash on cash: 2.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $564 Traditional Rental Income: $945 Airbnb ROI: -0.96% Traditional ROI: 2.1%
229 Oakridge Rd Stanley, NC HOME with 4+ ACRES within 30+ minutes from the CHARLOTTE area! This rare gem is nestled at...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,580 sq.ft.	$724,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.93% Traditional cash on cash: 2.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $3286 Airbnb ROI: -0.93% Traditional ROI: 2.89%
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.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.91% Traditional cash on cash: 2.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $564 Traditional Rental Income: $990 Airbnb ROI: -0.91% Traditional ROI: 2.57%
1335 Blacksnake Rd Stanley, NC SELLER OFFERING 10K in closing cost with acceptable offer Welcome to this stunning m...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,726 sq.ft.	$515,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.57% Traditional cash on cash: 3.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $2674 Airbnb ROI: -0.57% Traditional ROI: 3.53%
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: 0.46% Traditional cash on cash: 4.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $2165 Airbnb ROI: 0.46% 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.	$319,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.2% Traditional cash on cash: 4.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1975 Airbnb ROI: 0.2% Traditional ROI: 4.43%
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: -0.18% Traditional cash on cash: 2.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1772 Airbnb ROI: -0.18% 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.	$294,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.48% Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $2120 Airbnb ROI: -0.48% Traditional ROI: 4.62%
7919 Glen Abbey Cir Stanley, NC Experience elevated living in this stunning custom-built ranch located in the highly sough...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,283 sq.ft.	$789,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.72% Traditional cash on cash: 2.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3134 Airbnb ROI: 4.72% Traditional ROI: 2.5%
7809 Oak Haven Ln Stanley, NC Tucked within the highly desirable Treetops at Cowans Ford community, 7809 Oak Haven Lane ...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,145 sq.ft.	$949,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 2.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $2609 Traditional Rental Income: $3287 Airbnb ROI: 0.58% Traditional ROI: 2.05%
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: 2.18% Traditional cash on cash: 7.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1503 Airbnb ROI: 2.18% Traditional ROI: 7.19%
5005 Oconee Dr Stanley, NC 5005 Oconee Dr, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,292 sq.ft.	$552,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.65% Traditional cash on cash: 1.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1949 Airbnb ROI: -0.65% Traditional ROI: 1.76%
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: -1.63% Traditional cash on cash: -1.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $940 Traditional Rental Income: $803 Airbnb ROI: -1.63% Traditional ROI: -1.54%
7411 Gate Key Ct Stanley, NC Welcome to this charming two-story home nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desira...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,475 sq.ft.	$440,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.39% Traditional cash on cash: 4.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2915 Airbnb ROI: 9.39% Traditional ROI: 4.89%
117 Rollins St Stanley, NC Price Drop!!! $284,000 for a new construction home-hard to find in this market. Skip the w...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,430 sq.ft.	$284,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.21% Traditional cash on cash: 5.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1924 Airbnb ROI: 1.21% Traditional ROI: 5.77%
Alexander Plan Stanley, NC Alexander Plan, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,858 sq.ft.	$432,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.33% Traditional cash on cash: 2.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1686 Airbnb ROI: -0.33% Traditional ROI: 2.09%
Buchanan Plan Stanley, NC Buchanan Plan, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,542 sq.ft.	$376,630	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 2.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1496 Airbnb ROI: -0.11% Traditional ROI: 2.14%
Laurel Plan Stanley, NC Laurel Plan, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Townhouse	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,319 sq.ft.	$254,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.02% Traditional cash on cash: 2% Airbnb Rental Income: $564 Traditional Rental Income: $1250 Airbnb ROI: -2.02% Traditional ROI: 2%
Norway Plan Stanley, NC Norway Plan, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,557 sq.ft.	$269,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.36% Traditional cash on cash: 2.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1397 Airbnb ROI: -0.36% Traditional ROI: 2.37%
526 Mariposa Rd Stanley, NC 526 Mariposa Rd, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$255,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.25% Traditional cash on cash: -0.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $940 Traditional Rental Income: $499 Airbnb ROI: 0.25% Traditional ROI: -0.15%
000 N Main St Stanley, NC 000 N Main St, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.81% Traditional cash on cash: 0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $940 Traditional Rental Income: $499 Airbnb ROI: 0.81% Traditional ROI: 0.31%
00 Old Mt Holly Rd Stanley, NC 00 Old Mt Holly Rd, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$248,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.31% Traditional cash on cash: -0.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $940 Traditional Rental Income: $499 Airbnb ROI: 0.31% Traditional ROI: -0.1%
7172 Old Plank Rd Stanley, NC 7172 Old Plank Rd, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,029 sq.ft.	$296,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.36% Traditional cash on cash: 1.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1136 Airbnb ROI: 0.36% Traditional ROI: 1.91%
7778 Burning Ridge Dr Stanley, NC Make Lake Norman your backyard. Trade yard work for lake days with the seller-paid initiat...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,151 sq.ft.	$889,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 2.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $2609 Traditional Rental Income: $3484 Airbnb ROI: 0.4% Traditional ROI: 2.21%
Wescott Plan Stanley, NC Wescott Plan, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,020 sq.ft.	$529,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.79% Traditional cash on cash: 1.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1822 Airbnb ROI: -0.79% Traditional ROI: 1.47%
Raleigh Plan Stanley, NC Raleigh Plan, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,449 sq.ft.	$557,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.96% Traditional cash on cash: 1.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $1941 Airbnb ROI: 6.96% Traditional ROI: 1.53%
211 General Stonewall Jackson Dr Stanley, NC 211 General Stonewall Jackson Dr, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,587 sq.ft.	$317,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.21% Traditional cash on cash: 3.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1544 Airbnb ROI: 0.21% Traditional ROI: 3.03%
7629 Sedgebrook Dr E Stanley, NC 7629 Sedgebrook Dr E, Stanley, NC 28164 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,587 sq.ft.	$539,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.62% Traditional cash on cash: 1.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1071 Traditional Rental Income: $1594 Airbnb ROI: -0.62% Traditional ROI: 1.14%

Real Estate investment in Stanley, NC

There are 98 properties for sale in the city of Stanley . The median list price in Stanley is $357,286 and the average price per square foot is $166. In July 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Stanley is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Stanley is $1,975.

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

There are 98 investment properties available for sale in Stanley.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Stanley with average rental income of $1,071.

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Investment Property for Sale in Stanley, NC

470 Fox Ridge Ct

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,985 sq.ft.

$415,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.34%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.47%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1071

Traditional Rental Income: $2184

Airbnb ROI: -0.34%

Traditional ROI: 3.47%

1106 Brookdale Ln

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,514 sq.ft.

$499,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.38%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1071

Traditional Rental Income: $2386

Airbnb ROI: -0.22%

Traditional ROI: 3.38%

8160 Waterford Drive

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | 3,584 sq.ft.

$1,575,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.29%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.73%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $3952

Airbnb ROI: 1.29%

Traditional ROI: 0.73%

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%

851 Brookdale Ln

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 2 baths | 3,335 sq.ft.

$525,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.52%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $2281

Airbnb ROI: 7.59%

Traditional ROI: 2.52%

106 Blacksnake Rd

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,165 sq.ft.

$264,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.61%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.07%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1071

Traditional Rental Income: $1568

Airbnb ROI: 0.61%

Traditional ROI: 4.07%

500 3rd St

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 987 sq.ft.

$215,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.66%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.87%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1071

Traditional Rental Income: $1561

Airbnb ROI: 1.66%

Traditional ROI: 5.87%

1049 Ramsey St

Stanley, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,296 sq.ft.

$215,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.91%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $564

Traditional Rental Income: $1552

Airbnb ROI: -0.91%