Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Columbus, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Columbus, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
21 Walker Street Extension Columbus, NC Adorable home with a bright, open floor plan on a spacious .77-acre lot less than one minu...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,526 sq.ft.	$310,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.05% Traditional cash on cash: 4.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $1909 Airbnb ROI: -1.05% Traditional ROI: 4.39%
1941 Landrum Road Columbus, NC Welcome to Three Creeks Farm, nestled amid the rolling hills of Polk County. This exceptio...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 5,166 sq.ft.	$1,747,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4289 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.75%
3205 Collinsville Road Columbus, NC WINTERBROOK FARM is a gorgeous, private equestrian property in the heart of horse country,...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,150 sq.ft.	$664,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.29% Traditional cash on cash: 0.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $744 Traditional Rental Income: $1585 Airbnb ROI: -1.29% Traditional ROI: 0.57%
19 Lynnbrook Way Columbus, NC Looking for a 3-bedroom home in Columbus, NC with flexible living space, peaceful outdoor ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,754 sq.ft.	$435,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.94% Traditional cash on cash: 4.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2557 Airbnb ROI: -0.94% Traditional ROI: 4.55%
334 Case Street Columbus, NC Move-in ready in desirable charming neighborhood in Columbus is this 3BR/3BA ranch in just...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,520 sq.ft.	$420,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.25% Traditional cash on cash: 3.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2362 Airbnb ROI: -1.25% Traditional ROI: 3.93%
52 E Miller Street Columbus, NC Welcome home to 52 E Miller Street, a charming and well-loved 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestl...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,454 sq.ft.	$290,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1% Traditional cash on cash: 3.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $1543 Airbnb ROI: -1% Traditional ROI: 3.47%
835 Jackson Grove Road Columbus, NC Welcome to the Bessie Jackson House, an extraordinary and historically registered equestri...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$3,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.13% Traditional cash on cash: -0.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $3395 Airbnb ROI: -1.13% Traditional ROI: -0.25%
611 Peniel Road Columbus, NC Prime Opportunity Just Outside Columbus City Limits (*City Utilities Available!) - Fully R...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,908 sq.ft.	$424,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 3.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $935 Traditional Rental Income: $2205 Airbnb ROI: -0.58% Traditional ROI: 3.47%
286 Preservation Trail Columbus, NC Set within a private gated community on over 6 acres of gently rolling land, this exceptio...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 5,479 sq.ft.	$1,330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.12% Traditional cash on cash: 2.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $4258 Airbnb ROI: -1.12% Traditional ROI: 2.07%
663 Landrum Road Columbus, NC NO DRIVE-BYS! This home sits on 5 level to gently sloping acres in a desirable area of Pol...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,438 sq.ft.	$440,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.28% Traditional cash on cash: 2.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $1928 Airbnb ROI: -1.28% Traditional ROI: 2.62%
36 Skylane Court Columbus, NC Custom home by local builder on 1.5 acres in Columbus/Greene Creek area! Enchanted Homes' ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,664 sq.ft.	$649,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.46% Traditional cash on cash: 2.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2734 Airbnb ROI: -1.46% Traditional ROI: 2.52%
144 Beechwood Drive Columbus, NC Enjoy a cozy life in the center of everything, just minutes from Tryon and Columbus, yet b...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,508 sq.ft.	$395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.22% Traditional cash on cash: 3.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $1926 Airbnb ROI: -1.22% Traditional ROI: 3.11%
92 Rodaeo Drive Columbus, NC Welcome to this lovingly cared for traditional brick home, perfectly situated on nearly 4 ...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,851 sq.ft.	$749,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 4.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $4235 Airbnb ROI: -1.03% Traditional ROI: 4.58%
591 Landrum Road Columbus, NC First time on the market! Properties offering this much usable land are increasingly rare....	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,035 sq.ft.	$1,000,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3110 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.83%
31 Ford Ridge Lane Columbus, NC This great home is conveniently located between Columbus and Tryon. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,332 sq.ft.	$259,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.9% Traditional cash on cash: 9.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2833 Airbnb ROI: -0.9% Traditional ROI: 9.38%
277 Fairlane Road Columbus, NC Tucked away in a secluded neighborhood, this mid-century home is a graceful example of leg...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,371 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.14% Traditional cash on cash: 5.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2520 Airbnb ROI: -1.14% Traditional ROI: 5.55%
100 Woodmere Drive Columbus, NC Welcome to your own private retreat! If youâre seeking tranquility, comfort, and timeles...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,750 sq.ft.	$590,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.93% Traditional cash on cash: 2.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2101 Airbnb ROI: -0.93% Traditional ROI: 2.3%
117 Hummingbird Lane Columbus, NC Perfectly positioned at the intersection of privacy and convenience, this inviting home of...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,590 sq.ft.	$675,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1% Traditional cash on cash: 2.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2475 Airbnb ROI: -1% Traditional ROI: 2.42%
160 Denton Street Columbus, NC Charming 1970s brick ranch located within the city limits of Columbus, NC! Situated on a q...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,796 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 4.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $613 Traditional Rental Income: $2029 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: 4.5%
650 Golf Course Road Columbus, NC Step inside one of North Carolina's most spectacular luxury equestrian estates! This breat...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| 4,917 sq.ft.	$4,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.18% Traditional cash on cash: -0.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $935 Traditional Rental Income: $5623 Airbnb ROI: -1.18% Traditional ROI: -0.1%

Real Estate investment in Columbus, NC

There are 25 properties for sale in the city of Columbus . The median list price in Columbus is $319,950 and the average price per square foot is $181. In April 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Columbus is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Columbus is $2,452.

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

There are 25 investment properties available for sale in Columbus.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Columbus with average rental income of $2,452.

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Investment Property for Sale in Columbus, NC

21 Walker Street Extension

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,526 sq.ft.

$310,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.05%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.39%

Airbnb Rental Income: $613

Traditional Rental Income: $1909

Airbnb ROI: -1.05%

Traditional ROI: 4.39%

1941 Landrum Road

Columbus, NC

5 beds | 5 baths | 5,166 sq.ft.

$1,747,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 0.75%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $4289

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 0.75%

3205 Collinsville Road

Columbus, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,150 sq.ft.

$664,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.29%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.57%

Airbnb Rental Income: $744

Traditional Rental Income: $1585

Airbnb ROI: -1.29%

Traditional ROI: 0.57%

19 Lynnbrook Way

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,754 sq.ft.

$435,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.94%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.55%

Airbnb Rental Income: $613

Traditional Rental Income: $2557

Airbnb ROI: -0.94%

Traditional ROI: 4.55%

334 Case Street

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,520 sq.ft.

$420,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.25%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.93%

Airbnb Rental Income: $613

Traditional Rental Income: $2362

Airbnb ROI: -1.25%

Traditional ROI: 3.93%

52 E Miller Street

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,454 sq.ft.

$290,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.47%

Airbnb Rental Income: $613

Traditional Rental Income: $1543

Airbnb ROI: -1%

Traditional ROI: 3.47%

835 Jackson Grove Road

Columbus, NC

3 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$3,750,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.13%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.25%

Airbnb Rental Income: $613

Traditional Rental Income: $3395

Airbnb ROI: -1.13%

Traditional ROI: -0.25%

611 Peniel Road

Columbus, NC

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,908 sq.ft.

$424,999

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.58%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.47%

Airbnb Rental Income: $935

Traditional Rental Income: $2205

Airbnb ROI: -0.58%