Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Highlands, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Highlands, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
448 Lake Villas Way Highlands, NC Welcome to this stunning, completely remodeled home that sets the bar for elegance and cha...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.13% Traditional cash on cash: -0.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2911 Airbnb ROI: 0.13% Traditional ROI: -0.12%
54 Deer Run Highlands, NC Completely renovated and beautifully reimagined, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the ...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$1,640,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.95% Traditional cash on cash: 0.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2965 Airbnb ROI: 0.95% Traditional ROI: 0.64%
4800 Horse Cove Road Highlands, NC Modern Farmhouse Retreat â Fully Furnished Located between Highlands and Cashiers on sce...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$864,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.16% Traditional cash on cash: 1.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $3422 Traditional Rental Income: $2102 Airbnb ROI: 2.16% Traditional ROI: 1.47%
3175 Clear Creek Road Highlands, NC 900+ feet of waterfront in Highlands, NC! Own a mountain paradise, which includes a marve...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$890,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.81% Traditional cash on cash: 2.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $3127 Airbnb ROI: 2.81% Traditional ROI: 2.44%
22 Joe Pye Trail Highlands, NC Charming 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Single-Level Home Just Outside Highlands City Limits This beau...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$790,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.82% Traditional cash on cash: 1.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2436 Airbnb ROI: 2.82% Traditional ROI: 1.46%
1442 Owl Gap Road Highlands, NC âWhispering Falls,â as this home is affectionately known, is a 5+ acre slice of heaven...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 0.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $4810 Airbnb ROI: -0.11% Traditional ROI: 0.24%
69 Holt Cottage Lane Highlands, NC Welcome to 69 Holt Cottage Lane, an enchanting mountain retreat nestled among the trees in...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$975,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.32% Traditional cash on cash: 1% Airbnb Rental Income: $3422 Traditional Rental Income: $2372 Airbnb ROI: 1.32% Traditional ROI: 1%
142 Edwards Creek Road Highlands, NC Firefly Cottage invites you to experience the charm of Historic Horse Cove, just 8 minutes...	2 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$895,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.85% Traditional cash on cash: 3.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $3422 Traditional Rental Income: $3980 Airbnb ROI: 1.85% Traditional ROI: 3.43%
451 Crescent Trail Highlands, NC Cullasaja Club homes rarely come on the market as the lifestyle afforded by the club and c...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$2,189,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.21% Traditional cash on cash: -0.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2679 Airbnb ROI: 0.21% Traditional ROI: -0.16%
15 Elm Court Highlands, NC Located in Highlands Falls Country Club and tucked among mature trees on just over half an...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,825,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 0.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $3033 Airbnb ROI: 0.61% Traditional ROI: 0.25%
90 Fodderstack Road Highlands, NC Enjoy sweeping mountain vistas from this immaculate, custom luxury home on Ravenel Ridge! ...	3 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$6,495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: -0.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $4432 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: -0.59%
16 S Sassafras Court Highlands, NC Welcome to a refined mountain retreat in prestigious Highlands Country Club. Step through ...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$1,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.53% Traditional cash on cash: 1.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $4752 Airbnb ROI: 0.53% Traditional ROI: 1.13%
66 Hemlock Lane Highlands, NC Totally Renovated Home Inside the Gates of Wildcat Cliffs Country Club! NEW, NEW, NEW! Fre...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$875,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.75% Traditional cash on cash: 1.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $3030 Airbnb ROI: 2.75% Traditional ROI: 1.99%
11 Clearview Lane Highlands, NC Tucked among the trees and less than 10 minutes from downtown Highlands, this versatile tw...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$475,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.49% Traditional cash on cash: 2.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $3422 Traditional Rental Income: $1962 Airbnb ROI: 4.49% Traditional ROI: 2.91%
49 Jessamine Lane Highlands, NC 49 Jessamine Lane in Highlands, North Carolina, is a charming single-family home nestled i...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$895,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.37% Traditional cash on cash: 1.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2409 Airbnb ROI: 2.37% Traditional ROI: 1.14%
611 Blue Valley Road Highlands, NC This quality single-level home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, nestled in a peaceful ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$808,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.19% Traditional cash on cash: 1.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2341 Airbnb ROI: 3.19% Traditional ROI: 1.73%
891 Crescent Trail Highlands, NC Luxury Mountain Retreat in the Prestigious Cullasaja Club Discover refined mountain living...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$2,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.03% Traditional cash on cash: 0.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $5111 Airbnb ROI: -0.03% Traditional ROI: 0.55%
85 Fallen Leaf Lane Highlands, NC Welcome to this beautifully updated and well-maintained home in the desirable community of...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.94% Traditional cash on cash: 2.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2814 Airbnb ROI: 2.94% Traditional ROI: 2.16%
140 Lost Trail Highlands, NC Nestled within the prestigious gated community of the Cullasaja Club, this exquisite mount...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,650,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.54% Traditional cash on cash: 0.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2925 Airbnb ROI: 0.54% Traditional ROI: 0.2%
99 Balsam Lane Highlands, NC Welcome to this beautifully maintained and fully furnished mountain cottage nestled behind...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$1,325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.33% Traditional cash on cash: 1.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $3589 Airbnb ROI: 1.33% Traditional ROI: 1.28%
35c Napa Ridge Lane #C Highlands, NC Experience luxury living in this 3-bedroom, 3-bath condominium with breathtaking panoramic...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,435,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.32% Traditional cash on cash: -0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2557 Airbnb ROI: 0.32% Traditional ROI: -0.34%
70 Rolling Acres Drive Highlands, NC Welcome to Honeysuckle Cottage â A Charming Retreat with Unlimited Potential. Nestled ju...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$789,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.3% Traditional cash on cash: 1.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $3422 Traditional Rental Income: $2070 Airbnb ROI: 2.3% Traditional ROI: 1.5%
108 W View Way Highlands, NC Live Elevated: Luxury Mountain Living Awaits at Cullasaja Club Searching for mountain view...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,700,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 0.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $5623 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: 0.86%
267 Satulah Road Highlands, NC Sited like a beacon overlooking the quaint town of Highlands, this majestic home named â...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$6,850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.62% Traditional cash on cash: -0.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $6431 Airbnb ROI: -0.62% Traditional ROI: -0.18%
439 By Way Highlands, NC This is a rare opportunity to own acreage and one of the most unique homes in the area, an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$3,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.15% Traditional cash on cash: -0.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2943 Airbnb ROI: -0.15% Traditional ROI: -0.32%
114 Cobb Road Highlands, NC This first fairway home at Highlands Country Club combines a classic mountain experience w...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.03% Traditional cash on cash: 0.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $5206 Airbnb ROI: -0.03% Traditional ROI: 0.49%
160 Sparkling Lakes Road Highlands, NC Once in a lifetime find!!! Privately set Sparkling Lakes home with lake, private dock, lak...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$998,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.36% Traditional cash on cash: 2.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $3160 Airbnb ROI: 2.36% Traditional ROI: 2.07%
671 Walkingstick Road Highlands, NC Welcome to âThe Cabin on Walkingstickâ â A Soulful Mountain Retreat. Escape the chao...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 0.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2726 Airbnb ROI: 1.37% Traditional ROI: 0.82%
346 Hummingbird Lane Highlands, NC Wake up to crisp mountain air drifting through the windows and step onto your screened dec...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.12% Traditional cash on cash: 0.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $4566 Airbnb ROI: -0.12% Traditional ROI: 0.16%
804 Moorewood Road Highlands, NC Timeless Mountain Retreat Overlooking the 12th Fairway of Highlands Country Club. Set bene...	3 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$1,900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64% Traditional cash on cash: 0.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $3949 Airbnb ROI: 0.64% Traditional ROI: 0.93%
630 Cobb Road Highlands, NC This enchanting single-level mountain home at 630 Cobb Road perfectly blends the timeless ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.09% Traditional cash on cash: 0.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $4047 Airbnb ROI: 0.09% Traditional ROI: 0.24%
522 Highlands View Road Highlands, NC Mountain Tranquility Just Minutes from Main Street...Tucked into a quiet and private neigh...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$887,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.7% Traditional cash on cash: 2.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2972 Airbnb ROI: 2.7% Traditional ROI: 2.13%
1571 Franklin Road Highlands, NC Escape to the peaceful town of Highlands, North Carolina, where this enchanting 2-bedroom,...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$547,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.63% Traditional cash on cash: 2.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $3422 Traditional Rental Income: $1840 Airbnb ROI: 3.63% Traditional ROI: 2.02%
100 Deer Run Highlands, NC Located inside the sought-after Cold Springs Saddle and Tennis Club, this serene 3-bedroom...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$1,595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.91% Traditional cash on cash: 0.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $3240 Airbnb ROI: 0.91% Traditional ROI: 0.78%
523 Laurel Street Highlands, NC Step inside this meticulously renovated, turn-key cottage and switch on vacation mode! Nes...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,592,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.55% Traditional cash on cash: 0.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $3422 Traditional Rental Income: $2440 Airbnb ROI: 0.55% Traditional ROI: 0.4%
214 Shelby Circle Highlands, NC Motivated Sellers! Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home, perfect...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$825,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.08% Traditional cash on cash: 2.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $3361 Airbnb ROI: 3.08% Traditional ROI: 2.71%
12 Hemlock Woods Drive Highlands, NC This country cottage is charming! It has a large living room with a gas fireplace PLUS a g...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$625,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.13% Traditional cash on cash: 3.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2998 Airbnb ROI: 4.13% Traditional ROI: 3.38%
26 Valentine Lane Highlands, NC In a quiet, wooded neighborhood just minutes from Main Street Highlands, 26 Valentine Lane...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$2,499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.3% Traditional cash on cash: 0.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $5033 Airbnb ROI: 0.3% Traditional ROI: 0.9%
500 Walkingstick Road Highlands, NC Located less than 5 miles from the heart of Highlands, NC, this inviting 3-bedroom, 3-bath...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.89% Traditional cash on cash: 2.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $4349 Traditional Rental Income: $2774 Airbnb ROI: 3.89% Traditional ROI: 2.87%
220 Worley Road Highlands, NC FOX DEN: This unique Jim Fox modernist design has just undergone a masterful, meticulous $...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$2,875,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.14% Traditional cash on cash: 0.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $4603 Traditional Rental Income: $5026 Airbnb ROI: 0.14% Traditional ROI: 0.66%

Real Estate investment in Highlands, NC

There are 190 properties for sale in the city of Highlands . The median list price in Highlands is $1,495,000 and the average price per square foot is $717. In October 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Highlands is 1.00%. The average monthly rental income in Highlands is $2,948.

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

There are 190 investment properties available for sale in Highlands.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Highlands.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Highlands with average rental income of $4,349.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Highlands, NC

448 Lake Villas Way

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$2,295,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.13%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.12%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4349

Traditional Rental Income: $2911

Airbnb ROI: 0.13%

Traditional ROI: -0.12%

54 Deer Run

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$1,640,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.95%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.64%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4349

Traditional Rental Income: $2965

Airbnb ROI: 0.95%

Traditional ROI: 0.64%

4800 Horse Cove Road

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | N/A

$864,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.47%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3422

Traditional Rental Income: $2102

Airbnb ROI: 2.16%

Traditional ROI: 1.47%

3175 Clear Creek Road

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$890,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.81%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.44%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4349

Traditional Rental Income: $3127

Airbnb ROI: 2.81%

Traditional ROI: 2.44%

22 Joe Pye Trail

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | N/A

$790,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.82%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.46%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4349

Traditional Rental Income: $2436

Airbnb ROI: 2.82%

Traditional ROI: 1.46%

1442 Owl Gap Road

Highlands, NC

4 beds | 5 baths | N/A

$3,599,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.11%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.24%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4603

Traditional Rental Income: $4810

Airbnb ROI: -0.11%

Traditional ROI: 0.24%

69 Holt Cottage Lane

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$975,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.32%

Traditional cash on cash: 1%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3422

Traditional Rental Income: $2372

Airbnb ROI: 1.32%

Traditional ROI: 1%

142 Edwards Creek Road

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$895,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.85%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.43%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3422

Traditional Rental Income: $3980

Airbnb ROI: 1.85%