Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
2913 Pointe West Dr #B3 Emerald Isle, NC Do you dream of owning your own piece of paradise? Welcome to this turn-key, fully furnish...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,097 sq.ft.	$629,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.81% Traditional cash on cash: 0.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $1756 Traditional Rental Income: $1783 Airbnb ROI: -0.81% Traditional ROI: 0.05%
2009 Emerald Dr Emerald Isle, NC SOUND & SEA VIEWS! This one has it all. Pool, hot tub, elevator... Beautiful windows which...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,105 sq.ft.	$1,595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 1.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $3974 Airbnb ROI: 0.38% Traditional ROI: 1.38%
5405 Sunset Ln Emerald Isle, NC WATERVIEW Coastal Retreat with Private Beach access! This beautifully updated 3 bedroom 3 ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,798 sq.ft.	$799,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.4% Traditional cash on cash: 1.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $2040 Airbnb ROI: 1.4% Traditional ROI: 1.27%
2306 Emerald Dr #3 Emerald Isle, NC Build your own home on 2 Acre Building Site! Desirable Area of Northside of Downtown Ann A...	N/A beds \| 1 baths \| 315 sq.ft.	$259,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.08% Traditional cash on cash: -2.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1592 Traditional Rental Income: $472 Airbnb ROI: 0.08% Traditional ROI: -2.63%
9201 Coast Guard Rd #F202 Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to your own piece of paradise in the prestigious oceanfront community of Pebble Be...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 612 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.86% Traditional cash on cash: -2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1702 Traditional Rental Income: $342 Airbnb ROI: 0.86% Traditional ROI: -2.45%
9911 Chrissie Wright Court #West Emerald Isle, NC PRIVATE POOL TOWN HOME IN OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY. NEW ROOF. THIRD ROW with a short 5 min walk...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,379 sq.ft.	$925,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.38% Traditional cash on cash: 1.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $2666 Airbnb ROI: 1.38% Traditional ROI: 1.59%
3903 Ocean Dr #West Emerald Isle, NC Experience the beauty of oceanfront living at Australian Gold West, a well-appointed 4-bed...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,415 sq.ft.	$1,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 1.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $4799 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: 1.92%
8821 Janell Ct Emerald Isle, NC Immaculate 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath townhouse in the heart of Emerald Isle! Walking distance or...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$416,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.42% Traditional cash on cash: 0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1330 Airbnb ROI: 2.42% Traditional ROI: 0.34%
2306 Emerald Dr #2 Emerald Isle, NC A wonderful Studio located on Sound Front Community with day docks and only a Block and ha...	N/A beds \| 1 baths \| 475 sq.ft.	$245,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.19% Traditional cash on cash: -2.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1592 Traditional Rental Income: $414 Airbnb ROI: 0.19% Traditional ROI: -2.94%
330 Cape Lookout Loop Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to 330 Cape Lookout Loop in the sought-after gated community of Cape Emerald--wher...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,437 sq.ft.	$869,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 0.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1882 Airbnb ROI: 1.03% Traditional ROI: 0.71%
8703 Ocean View Dr #East Emerald Isle, NC This OCEANFRONT ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE in Emerald Isle, North Carolina offers a rare op...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,050 sq.ft.	$2,990,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.33% Traditional cash on cash: -0.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $3134 Traditional Rental Income: $2888 Airbnb ROI: -0.33% Traditional ROI: -0.16%
205 Aberlady Bay Emerald Isle, NC Coastal Elegance with Deeded Beach Access Perfectly positioned in one of Emerald Isle's mo...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 5,650 sq.ft.	$2,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 0.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $4388 Airbnb ROI: -0.14% Traditional ROI: 0.8%
102 Diann Drive #A2 Emerald Isle, NC Updated, move-in ready condo on the ocean side in Emerald Isle! This beautifully maintaine...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,080 sq.ft.	$589,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.44% Traditional cash on cash: -0.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1756 Traditional Rental Income: $1451 Airbnb ROI: -0.44% Traditional ROI: -0.12%
103 Georgia St Emerald Isle, NC Excellent ocean views! This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3rd row home, has everything you could wa...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,352 sq.ft.	$1,545,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: -0.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $2048 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: -0.47%
2306 Emerald Dr #1 Emerald Isle, NC Studio by the sea! Own your little slice of paradise on Emerald Isle. This studio style co...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 375 sq.ft.	$260,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.67% Traditional cash on cash: 0.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $1702 Traditional Rental Income: $1161 Airbnb ROI: 0.67% Traditional ROI: 0.39%
108 Dorothy Ct Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to this beautifully maintained coastal-style home located on the beachside featuri...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,130 sq.ft.	$1,108,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.77% Traditional cash on cash: 0.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $2301 Airbnb ROI: 0.77% Traditional ROI: 0.93%
303 Live Oak St Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to a coastal retreat where comfort, flexibility, and island living come together e...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,230 sq.ft.	$775,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1274 Airbnb ROI: 1.51% Traditional ROI: 0.31%
214 Sandfiddler E Emerald Isle, NC Seller now offering a 10,000 credit!!! Welcome to this charming coastal 3-bedroom, 2-bath ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.65% Traditional cash on cash: -0.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $742 Airbnb ROI: 1.65% Traditional ROI: -0.49%
5415 Cedar Tree Ln Emerald Isle, NC Nestled among the trees on an elevated homesite along quiet Cedar Tree Lane, this charming...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$830,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.37% Traditional cash on cash: -0.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $629 Airbnb ROI: 1.37% Traditional ROI: -0.58%
4804 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to 4804 Emerald Drive in the heart of Emerald Isle--a beautifully maintained 3-bed...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,848 sq.ft.	$845,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.36% Traditional cash on cash: 1.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $2333 Airbnb ROI: 1.36% Traditional ROI: 1.6%
303 Osprey Ridge Ct Emerald Isle, NC undefined	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,152 sq.ft.	$725,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.94% Traditional cash on cash: 0.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1302 Airbnb ROI: 1.94% Traditional ROI: 0.7%
7321 Ocean Dr Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to 7321 Ocean Drive, a beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bath oceanfront home ide...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,390 sq.ft.	$2,375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22% Traditional cash on cash: -0.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $2422 Airbnb ROI: -0.22% Traditional ROI: -0.24%
102 Fairfax Rd Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to coastal living reimagined at this beautifully renovated home in the heart of Em...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,640 sq.ft.	$869,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.28% Traditional cash on cash: -0.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $376 Airbnb ROI: 1.28% Traditional ROI: -0.9%
118 Periwinkle Dr Emerald Isle, NC Perfect OCEANSIDE location right across from the public boat ramp park! This 3 BR 3 bath h...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,776 sq.ft.	$798,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.62% Traditional cash on cash: 0.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1462 Airbnb ROI: 1.62% Traditional ROI: 0.71%
5423 Emerald Dr Emerald Isle, NC BEAUTIFUL UPDATES AT 5423 Emerald Drive This retreat offers the kind of coastal lifestyle ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,445 sq.ft.	$1,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.76% Traditional cash on cash: -0.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $1244 Airbnb ROI: 0.76% Traditional ROI: -0.3%
8801 Reed Dr #W302 Emerald Isle, NC Imagine waking up and enjoying a fresh cup of coffee on your private, waterfront balcony o...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 990 sq.ft.	$595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.47% Traditional cash on cash: -1.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $1756 Traditional Rental Income: $1467 Airbnb ROI: -1.47% Traditional ROI: -1.13%
7118 Archers Creek Dr Emerald Isle, NC Welcome home to this beautiful house in the very popular Archers Point neighborhood! The o...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,568 sq.ft.	$925,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.1% Traditional cash on cash: 0.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1407 Airbnb ROI: 1.1% Traditional ROI: 0.25%
1103 Ocean Dr #E & W Emerald Isle, NC Full oceanfront duplex with established rental history. Updates include: Roof and siding ...	6 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,090 sq.ft.	$1,900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.51% Traditional cash on cash: -0.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $3134 Traditional Rental Income: $1818 Airbnb ROI: -0.51% Traditional ROI: -0.86%
7519 Ocean Dr Emerald Isle, NC Remember the good old days in this oceanfront duplex on 1/2 acre lot. Great investment or...	9 beds \| 7 baths \| 7,402 sq.ft.	$4,600,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.29% Traditional cash on cash: -0.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $3134 Traditional Rental Income: $5300 Airbnb ROI: -1.29% Traditional ROI: -0.61%
9258 Osprey Ridge Dr Emerald Isle, NC Coastal living in a great Emerald Isle location without the million-dollar price tag! Pric...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,678 sq.ft.	$769,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.02% Traditional cash on cash: 0.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1958 Airbnb ROI: 1.02% Traditional ROI: 0.77%
320 Governor Safford Ln Emerald Isle, NC FULLY FURNISHED \| TRULY TURNKEY \| PROVEN RENTAL HISTORY \| PRIVATE HEATED POOL \| PRIVATE DE...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,973 sq.ft.	$1,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.49% Traditional cash on cash: 0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1989 Airbnb ROI: 0.49% Traditional ROI: 0.36%
9201 Coast Guard Rd #B102 Emerald Isle, NC Ready for your beach retreat? Look no further! This beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bath unit in the...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$585,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.84% Traditional cash on cash: -0.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $1169 Airbnb ROI: 0.84% Traditional ROI: -0.94%
2909 Pointe West Dr #3b1 Emerald Isle, NC Turn-key OCEANFRONT investment opportunity at PIER POINTE WEST! This furnished first-floor...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,134 sq.ft.	$610,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: -2.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1756 Traditional Rental Income: $443 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: -2.22%
9003 Village West Dr #A Emerald Isle, NC NEW CONSTRUCTION - Phase 3, Village West. Emerald Isle's newest community! Townhome with 2...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,872 sq.ft.	$825,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.97% Traditional cash on cash: -0.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1756 Traditional Rental Income: $1559 Airbnb ROI: -0.97% Traditional ROI: -0.6%
7028 Archers Creek Drive #North Emerald Isle, NC Sound-Side Living in Archer's Creek - Updated Half Duplex with Income-Producing Potential!...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,033 sq.ft.	$523,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.65% Traditional cash on cash: -0.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $2793 Traditional Rental Income: $414 Airbnb ROI: 2.65% Traditional ROI: -0.87%
9100 Reed Dr #4101 Emerald Isle, NC Welcome to your piece of paradise in Emerald Isle. This 1 bedroom 1 bath condo comes fully...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 692 sq.ft.	$339,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.15% Traditional cash on cash: 0.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $1702 Traditional Rental Income: $1438 Airbnb ROI: -0.15% Traditional ROI: 0.5%
307 Cape Fear Loop Emerald Isle, NC Beautiful well appointed 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home in the gated sound side community of Ca...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,752 sq.ft.	$1,020,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 2.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $3201 Traditional Rental Income: $4326 Airbnb ROI: 1.03% Traditional ROI: 2.98%

Real Estate investment in Emerald-isle, NC

There are 197 properties for sale in the city of Emerald Isle . The median list price in Emerald Isle is $816,511 and the average price per square foot is $368. In October 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Emerald Isle is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Emerald Isle is $1,674.

Emerald-isle, NC Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 197 investment properties available for sale in Emerald-isle.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Emerald-isle with average rental income of $1,674.

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Investment Property for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

2913 Pointe West Dr #B3

Emerald Isle, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,097 sq.ft.

$629,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.81%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1756

Traditional Rental Income: $1783

Airbnb ROI: -0.81%

Traditional ROI: 0.05%

2009 Emerald Dr

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 3,105 sq.ft.

$1,595,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.38%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.38%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3201

Traditional Rental Income: $3974

Airbnb ROI: 0.38%

Traditional ROI: 1.38%

5405 Sunset Ln

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,798 sq.ft.

$799,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.4%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2793

Traditional Rental Income: $2040

Airbnb ROI: 1.4%

Traditional ROI: 1.27%

2306 Emerald Dr #3

Emerald Isle, NC

N/A beds | 1 baths | 315 sq.ft.

$259,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.08%

Traditional cash on cash: -2.63%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1592

Traditional Rental Income: $472

Airbnb ROI: 0.08%

Traditional ROI: -2.63%

9201 Coast Guard Rd #F202

Emerald Isle, NC

1 beds | 1 baths | 612 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.86%

Traditional cash on cash: -2.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1702

Traditional Rental Income: $342

Airbnb ROI: 0.86%

Traditional ROI: -2.45%

9911 Chrissie Wright Court #West

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | 2,379 sq.ft.

$925,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.38%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.59%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3201

Traditional Rental Income: $2666

Airbnb ROI: 1.38%

Traditional ROI: 1.59%

3903 Ocean Dr #West

Emerald Isle, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | 2,415 sq.ft.

$1,350,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.92%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3201

Traditional Rental Income: $4799

Airbnb ROI: 0.07%

Traditional ROI: 1.92%

8821 Janell Ct

Emerald Isle, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,120 sq.ft.

$416,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.42%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2793

Traditional Rental Income: $1330

Airbnb ROI: 2.42%