Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Cullowhee, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Cullowhee, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
84 Old Forester Trail lot: 23 Cullowhee, NC Postcard-worthy views from multiple rooms are an integral feature of this stunning private...	5 beds \| 6 baths \| 6,613 sq.ft.	$4,197,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.94% Traditional cash on cash: -0.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $2052 Traditional Rental Income: $4876 Airbnb ROI: -0.94% Traditional ROI: -0.08%
126 Ridges Loop lot: 50 Cullowhee, NC Everything you wish for in a Carolina mountain home... and then some! This multifaceted 3/...	3 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$2,400,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.96% Traditional cash on cash: -0.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2804 Airbnb ROI: -0.96% Traditional ROI: -0.11%
2128 Yellow Mountain Rd Cullowhee, NC Beautiful 3 bedroom, three full bath home located on Yellow Mountain Rd. Very easy access ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,062 sq.ft.	$649,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0% Traditional cash on cash: 2.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2597 Airbnb ROI: 0% Traditional ROI: 2.78%
74 Wildberry Lane lot: 15 Cullowhee, NC Life doesn't get any better than this! From your peaceful position inside the gated Summer...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.65% Traditional cash on cash: 0.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $3826 Airbnb ROI: -0.65% Traditional ROI: 0.26%
491 Rustling Woods Trail Cullowhee, NC Every detail of this custom Arts & Crafts home was intentionally selected to create a home...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,984 sq.ft.	$899,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.5% Traditional cash on cash: 3.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $3846 Airbnb ROI: 0.5% Traditional ROI: 3.05%
574 Pine Creek Road Cullowhee, NC Come take a look at this beautiful home situated just a short drive to the fast sprouting ...	1 beds \| 2 baths \| 768 sq.ft.	$190,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.92% Traditional cash on cash: 8.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $791 Traditional Rental Income: $1826 Airbnb ROI: 0.92% Traditional ROI: 8.42%
63 Copper Canopy Cullowhee, NC Welcome to Cullowhee River Club, where Craftsman charm meets modern comfort and summer ele...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,845 sq.ft.	$625,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 1.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $1887 Airbnb ROI: 0.11% Traditional ROI: 1.78%
268 Tocami Trail lot: 1, 2 Cullowhee, NC Lake Glenville Luxury Retreat: Private Dock, Designer Renovation, and Turnkey Perfection! ...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$2,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.52% Traditional cash on cash: 1.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $5423 Airbnb ROI: -0.52% Traditional ROI: 1.08%
544 Stonehaven Dr Cullowhee, NC Nestled on a private, wooded lot in the highly desirable Stonehaven neighborhood of Cullow...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,116 sq.ft.	$535,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.12% Traditional cash on cash: 1.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $1781 Airbnb ROI: 0.12% Traditional ROI: 1.85%
124 Compass Rose Way lot: 34 Cullowhee, NC Discover the perfect canvas for your dream mountain retreat on this 2.2-acre lot in the so...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$1,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.04% Traditional cash on cash: 3.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $5982 Airbnb ROI: 0.04% Traditional ROI: 3.11%
1296 N Country Club Drive Cullowhee, NC Price Adjustment! Tucked into the Village of Forest Hills just minutes from Western Caroli...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.26% Traditional cash on cash: 3.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $1703 Airbnb ROI: 1.26% Traditional ROI: 3.57%
935 Glenshore Drive lot: 9 Cullowhee, NC Experience refined lakefront living in this exceptional new construction residence overloo...	5 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$5,600,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.95% Traditional cash on cash: 0.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $2052 Traditional Rental Income: $10618 Airbnb ROI: -0.95% Traditional ROI: 0.8%
938 Shepherds Gap Road lot: 24B Cullowhee, NC Buyer credit at closing. Gorgeous custom home at 4,000 feet altitude with stunning views a...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$1,755,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.95% Traditional cash on cash: 1.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $5243 Airbnb ROI: -0.95% Traditional ROI: 1.71%
222 Notta Road Cullowhee, NC LIVE THE LAKE. LOVE THE LAND. Just 2.7 miles from The Pines Recreation Area at Lake Glenvi...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$1,050,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.49% Traditional cash on cash: 1.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2992 Airbnb ROI: -0.49% Traditional ROI: 1.64%
660 Montieth Gap Cullowhee, NC Cozy, convenient and affordable. Located 1 easy mile off WCU campus on state paved road. 2...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 768 sq.ft.	$212,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.83% Traditional cash on cash: 5.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $1339 Traditional Rental Income: $1509 Airbnb ROI: 2.83% Traditional ROI: 5.73%
141 Andrews Park Road lot: 3 Cullowhee, NC Charming White Cottage with Lake Views & Expansion Potential - Glenville, NC Updated paint...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$449,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64% Traditional cash on cash: 4.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2577 Airbnb ROI: 0.64% Traditional ROI: 4.6%
5 N Ridgeline Road lot: 11-N Cullowhee, NC New home well underway in the boutique Tocami community on Lake Glenville, NC! This custom...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,700,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.6% Traditional cash on cash: 1.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $7330 Airbnb ROI: -0.6% Traditional ROI: 1.04%
233 Strawberry Hill Road lot: 17 Cullowhee, NC This sweet, updated cottage is located just across the road from picturesque Lake Glenvill...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$489,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.36% Traditional cash on cash: 2.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1339 Traditional Rental Income: $2060 Airbnb ROI: 0.36% Traditional ROI: 2.84%
48 Upsy Daisy Lane lot: 1 Cullowhee, NC Unique Opportunity in the Heart of Bright Mountain - Nearly 2 Acres Near Lake Glenville Th...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.25% Traditional cash on cash: 5.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $1339 Traditional Rental Income: $1673 Airbnb ROI: 2.25% Traditional ROI: 5.42%
112 Hawks Nest Ridge Cullowhee, NC Tucked away on 6 unrestricted acres in Caney Fork, this private mountain retreat offers th...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$769,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.09% Traditional cash on cash: 3.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $3671 Airbnb ROI: -0.09% Traditional ROI: 3.76%
1168 N Country Club Dr Cullowhee, NC Located minutes from WCU in the Village of Forest Hills, this Traditional Colonial Split o...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.29% Traditional cash on cash: 6.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $2953 Airbnb ROI: 3.29% Traditional ROI: 6.81%
247 Speedwell Acres Rd Cullowhee, NC Just a short walk to Western Carolina University, this fully restored 3-bedroom, 3-bath ho...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.78% Traditional cash on cash: 6.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2866 Airbnb ROI: 0.78% Traditional ROI: 6.33%
80 Larkspur Lane Cullowhee, NC Large custom home on loud Caney Fork Creek with large stone fireplace, screened porch and ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,061 sq.ft.	$398,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.03% Traditional cash on cash: 6.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $2833 Airbnb ROI: 3.03% Traditional ROI: 6.03%
80 Larspur Lane Cullowhee, NC Large custom home on loud Caney Fork Creek with large stone fireplace, screened porch and ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,061 sq.ft.	$398,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.95% Traditional cash on cash: 5.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $2840 Airbnb ROI: 2.95% Traditional ROI: 5.97%
56 Rusty Ridge Cullowhee, NC Perched at an elevation of 4,750 feet, this spectacular home has one of the best long-rang...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,799,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 0.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1339 Traditional Rental Income: $2294 Airbnb ROI: -0.63% Traditional ROI: 0.19%
66 Jones Hollow Rd lot: 2 Cullowhee, NC Tucked away in the peaceful mountains just minutes from Cashiers, this charming 3-bedroom,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$445,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 3.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2142 Airbnb ROI: 0.63% Traditional ROI: 3.58%
345 Center Ridge Road lot: 35 Cullowhee, NC This unique house was custom-conceived, designed, and built to showcase a breathtaking vie...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82% Traditional cash on cash: -0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $3223 Airbnb ROI: -0.82% Traditional ROI: -0.36%
81 Otter Ridge Road Cullowhee, NC This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a thoughtfully designed layout. The main level incl...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$374,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.92% Traditional cash on cash: 6.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2711 Airbnb ROI: 0.92% Traditional ROI: 6.04%
210 Tahala Trail lot: 39 Cullowhee, NC Charming cabin located on Lake Glenville. Easy access to Cashiers, Highlands or Franklin. ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.33% Traditional cash on cash: 2.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $3041 Airbnb ROI: -0.33% Traditional ROI: 2.08%
97 Archer Drive lot: 1 Cullowhee, NC Tucked away on a peaceful 2-acre parcel in the heart of Western NC, 97 Archer Drive captur...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$489,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1339 Traditional Rental Income: $1769 Airbnb ROI: 0.61% Traditional ROI: 2.45%
1 Virginia Lane Cullowhee, NC FULLY FURNISHED! Nestled in the highly desirable Forest Hills community of Cullowhee, this...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$429,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.55% Traditional cash on cash: 3.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $1990 Airbnb ROI: 0.55% Traditional ROI: 3.23%
52 Briar Patch Rd Cullowhee, NC INVESTOR ALERT / PRIVATE RETREAT: 4 bed with Proven Rental Income and Views of WCU. Enjoy ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,830 sq.ft.	$549,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.92% Traditional cash on cash: 3.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $2736 Airbnb ROI: 1.92% Traditional ROI: 3.91%
623 Buggy Barn Road Cullowhee, NC Wake up above the clouds at approx. 4,400 feet, where long range mountain views stretch fo...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$675,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 2.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1339 Traditional Rental Income: $2633 Airbnb ROI: 0.05% Traditional ROI: 2.76%
54 Teapot Ridge Cullowhee, NC PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Just minutes from WCU, offering a convenient location for work, school,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$454,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 3.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $1323 Traditional Rental Income: $2307 Airbnb ROI: 0.61% Traditional ROI: 3.88%
919 N Country Club Drive Cullowhee, NC Motivated Sellers! Want to own a home but need help with the monthly payments? Or perhaps ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,582 sq.ft.	$515,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.08% Traditional cash on cash: 4.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $2284 Traditional Rental Income: $2970 Airbnb ROI: 2.08% Traditional ROI: 4.69%
1701 Cullowhee Forest Road lot: 63 Cullowhee, NC Set along the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River, this 4-acre offering in Cullowhee Forest ...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$674,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 2.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $1339 Traditional Rental Income: $2523 Airbnb ROI: -0.14% Traditional ROI: 2.4%

Real Estate investment in Cullowhee, NC

There are 69 properties for sale in the city of Cullowhee . The median list price in Cullowhee is $310,814 and the average price per square foot is $148. In September 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Cullowhee is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Cullowhee is $2,493.

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

There are 69 investment properties available for sale in Cullowhee.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Cullowhee with average rental income of $1,323.

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Investment Property for Sale in Cullowhee, NC

84 Old Forester Trail lot: 23

Cullowhee, NC

5 beds | 6 baths | 6,613 sq.ft.

$4,197,500

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.94%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2052

Traditional Rental Income: $4876

Airbnb ROI: -0.94%

Traditional ROI: -0.08%

126 Ridges Loop lot: 50

Cullowhee, NC

3 beds | 5 baths | N/A

$2,400,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.96%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1323

Traditional Rental Income: $2804

Airbnb ROI: -0.96%

Traditional ROI: -0.11%

2128 Yellow Mountain Rd

Cullowhee, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,062 sq.ft.

$649,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.78%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1323

Traditional Rental Income: $2597

Airbnb ROI: 0%

Traditional ROI: 2.78%

74 Wildberry Lane lot: 15

Cullowhee, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$2,500,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.65%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.26%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2284

Traditional Rental Income: $3826

Airbnb ROI: -0.65%

Traditional ROI: 0.26%

491 Rustling Woods Trail

Cullowhee, NC

4 beds | 5 baths | 2,984 sq.ft.

$899,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.5%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2284

Traditional Rental Income: $3846

Airbnb ROI: 0.5%

Traditional ROI: 3.05%

574 Pine Creek Road

Cullowhee, NC

1 beds | 2 baths | 768 sq.ft.

$190,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.92%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.42%

Airbnb Rental Income: $791

Traditional Rental Income: $1826

Airbnb ROI: 0.92%

Traditional ROI: 8.42%

63 Copper Canopy

Cullowhee, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,845 sq.ft.

$625,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.78%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1323

Traditional Rental Income: $1887

Airbnb ROI: 0.11%

Traditional ROI: 1.78%

268 Tocami Trail lot: 1, 2

Cullowhee, NC

4 beds | 5 baths | N/A

$2,500,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.52%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.08%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2284

Traditional Rental Income: $5423

Airbnb ROI: -0.52%