Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Columbus, NE

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Investment Property for Sale in Columbus, NE

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
2963 Fairlane Avenue Columbus, NE Raised ranch with plenty of space, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an attached 2-car ga...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,290 sq.ft.	$269,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1870 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.96%
1209 5th Street Columbus, NE This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers exceptional space and versatility. ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,128 sq.ft.	$299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1582 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.38%
2922 7th Street Columbus, NE Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a spacious kitchen and dining area, plus extra pa...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,040 sq.ft.	$260,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1447 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.66%
672 30th Avenue Columbus, NE This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home features several recent updates and offers a great chance for ...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 864 sq.ft.	$150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.08% Traditional cash on cash: 3.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $270 Traditional Rental Income: $834 Airbnb ROI: -2.08% Traditional ROI: 3.48%
4926 Tallgrass Place Columbus, NE Step into laid-back comfort with a touch of wow factor at this delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bat...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,705 sq.ft.	$330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1768 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.27%
2903 21st Street Columbus, NE Ready, Set, Go! Freshly updated & ready for you. Come take a peek at this newly remodeled ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 816 sq.ft.	$205,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 3.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $828 Traditional Rental Income: $1180 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: 3.56%
4815 SE 16TH STREET Columbus, NE Acreage! Now offering a 12 Month Extended Warranty! New Roof was just installed. One-of-a-...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 784 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2211 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.06%
2912 30th Street Columbus, NE	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,140 sq.ft.	$295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1900 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.62%
1931 Minden Drive Columbus, NE Step into luxury and convenience with this exquisite custom-built zero-entry townhome, whe...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,352 sq.ft.	$339,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.96% Traditional cash on cash: 4.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $828 Traditional Rental Income: $2121 Airbnb ROI: -0.96% Traditional ROI: 4.12%
3253 E 16th Avenue Columbus, NE Sellers are offering buyers a 2/1 buy down option with a full price offer. Welcome to th...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,024 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2672 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.85%
5539 42nd Street Columbus, NE Welcome to this stunning new construction home The Penbrooke Model, built by Granville Cus...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,670 sq.ft.	$498,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2658 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.34%
3765 56TH AVENUE Columbus, NE This new construction ranch-style home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The main le...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,144 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3169 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.61%
2766 17th Avenue Columbus, NE REDUCED TO SELL! Be sure to tour this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch locat...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,288 sq.ft.	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2061 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.37%
6469 Country Club Drive Columbus, NE Spacious, Updated Home in a Prime Location Near Elks Golf Course & CCC Tucked into an est...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,032 sq.ft.	$579,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2186 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.45%
3251 34th Avenue Columbus, NE Check out this beautiful three bedroom three-bathroom brick Ranch home! Enjoy the convenie...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,308 sq.ft.	$335,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2087 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.28%
5112 37th Street Columbus, NE Welcome to this newly built ranch-style home located in the Meadow Ridge 10th Addition. Th...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,700 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2633 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.82%
4625 32nd Street Columbus, NE Beautiful five-bedroom three-bathroom home with an open floor plan, main floor laundry inc...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,501 sq.ft.	$446,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2607 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.87%
33 Lakewood Drive Columbus, NE Welcome to this one-of-a-kind lake-front property on Wagner Lake, lovingly built and cared...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,688 sq.ft.	$490,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.02% Traditional cash on cash: 3.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1211 Traditional Rental Income: $3052 Airbnb ROI: -1.02% Traditional ROI: 3.84%
1918 27th Street Columbus, NE A solid, well maintained, all brick ranch with a no maintenance exterior and its super cle...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,450 sq.ft.	$284,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 5.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $828 Traditional Rental Income: $2212 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 5.56%
5030 Meadow Ridge Place Columbus, NE This stunning modern ranch-style home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a beautifully ...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,950 sq.ft.	$650,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2916 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.37%
744 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.34%
806 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.34%
807 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.34%
808 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.82%
809 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.82%
825 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.82%
826 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath townh...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.34%
828 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.34%
843 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$309,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.71%
844 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$309,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.71%
845 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$309,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2249 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.17%
742 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath home...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2256 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.37%
827 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2256 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.37%
842 9th Street Columbus, NE Now introducing the zero entry townhomes at Vitality Village. These 3 bedroom 2 bath homes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$309,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2256 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.73%
2663 48th Avenue Columbus, NE This zero-entry townhome features high-end finishes, including LP Smart Siding, showcase c...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,492 sq.ft.	$334,995	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2192 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.47%
2950 2nd Avenue Columbus, NE This beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 full bathrooms, and a non-conforming bed...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,040 sq.ft.	$308,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1717 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.67%
2667 48th Avenue Columbus, NE This zero-entry townhome features high-end finishes, including LP Smart Siding, showcase c...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,492 sq.ft.	$334,995	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2128 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.26%
2317 38th Street Columbus, NE Ready to move in: New, 1582 square foot, 2-bedroom townhome. In addition to what you expec...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,582 sq.ft.	$359,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 5.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $828 Traditional Rental Income: $2274 Airbnb ROI: 0.11% Traditional ROI: 5.36%
4809 Country Club Drive Columbus, NE Looking for that perfect home with a blend of country feel but close to town? Take a look...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,466 sq.ft.	$460,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 4.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $1211 Traditional Rental Income: $2661 Airbnb ROI: 0.11% Traditional ROI: 4.25%
2215 7th Street Columbus, NE This home has been very well taken care of and shows very well. This 2 bedroom 1 bath ranc...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,064 sq.ft.	$179,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.01% Traditional cash on cash: 5.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $828 Traditional Rental Income: $1536 Airbnb ROI: 0.01% Traditional ROI: 5.78%

Real Estate investment in Columbus, NE

There are 115 properties for sale in the city of Columbus . The median list price in Columbus is $305,000 and the average price per square foot is $236. In April 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Columbus is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Columbus is $2,022.

Columbus, NE Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 115 investment properties available for sale in Columbus.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Columbus with average rental income of $828.

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Investment Property for Sale in Columbus, NE

2963 Fairlane Avenue

Columbus, NE

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,290 sq.ft.

$269,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.96%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1870

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 4.96%

1209 5th Street

Columbus, NE

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,128 sq.ft.

$299,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.38%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1582

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.38%

2922 7th Street

Columbus, NE

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,040 sq.ft.

$260,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.66%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1447

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.66%

672 30th Avenue

Columbus, NE

1 beds | 1 baths | 864 sq.ft.

$150,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.08%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.48%

Airbnb Rental Income: $270

Traditional Rental Income: $834

Airbnb ROI: -2.08%

Traditional ROI: 3.48%

4926 Tallgrass Place

Columbus, NE

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,705 sq.ft.

$330,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1768

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.27%

2903 21st Street

Columbus, NE

2 beds | 1 baths | 816 sq.ft.

$205,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.56%

Airbnb Rental Income: $828

Traditional Rental Income: $1180

Airbnb ROI: 0.07%

Traditional ROI: 3.56%

4815 SE 16TH STREET

Columbus, NE

3 beds | 2 baths | 784 sq.ft.

$495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.06%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2211

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.06%

2912 30th Street

Columbus, NE

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,140 sq.ft.

$295,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.62%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1900

Airbnb ROI: N/A