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
120 Split Rail Row lot: 26 Highlands, NC Welcome to 120 Split Rail Row, where luxury meets livability in one of Highlands' most cov...	3 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,895,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82% Traditional cash on cash: -0.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $3686 Airbnb ROI: -0.82% Traditional ROI: -0.18%
69 Holt Cottage Lane lot: 3 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: -0.71% Traditional cash on cash: 0.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1214 Traditional Rental Income: $1782 Airbnb ROI: -0.71% Traditional ROI: 0.35%
142 Edwards Creek Road Highlands, NC Firefly Cottage invites you to experience the charm of Historic Horse Cove, just 8 minutes...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$849,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.33% Traditional cash on cash: 1.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $1214 Traditional Rental Income: $2327 Airbnb ROI: -0.33% Traditional ROI: 1.57%
1616 N 4th Street Highlands, NC This newly constructed home redefines luxury mountain living. Blending modern and contempo...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$4,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.85% Traditional cash on cash: 0.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $5906 Airbnb ROI: -0.85% Traditional ROI: 0.14%
478 Hickory Knut Gap Road Highlands, NC Stunning panoramic Blue Valley Views! This beautiful home features easterly sunrise views ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$5,800,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82% Traditional cash on cash: -0.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $3014 Airbnb ROI: -0.82% Traditional ROI: -0.51%
354 Flat Mountain Estates Road lot: 9B Highlands, NC Welcome to a home, where time slows down and everything simply falls into place. Set on a ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,999,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.7% Traditional cash on cash: -0.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $3258 Airbnb ROI: -0.7% Traditional ROI: -0.02%
11 Clearview Lane lot: 26 Highlands, NC Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Highlands, North Carolina, this versat...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 4.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $1214 Traditional Rental Income: $2175 Airbnb ROI: 0.59% Traditional ROI: 4.2%
1135 Big Bear Pen Road lot: 40 Highlands, NC High atop the tranquil slopes of Highlands' prestigious Big Bear Pen Mountain lies an ench...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,700,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.8% Traditional cash on cash: 0.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $5066 Airbnb ROI: -0.8% Traditional ROI: 0.68%
174 Garnet Rock Trail Highlands, NC Welcome to this inviting home in the gated Cullasaja Club of Highlands, NC-where comfort a...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: -0.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $2195 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: -0.3%
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: -0.84% Traditional cash on cash: -0.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $2200 Airbnb ROI: -0.84% Traditional ROI: -0.56%
346 Hummingbird Lane lot: 1/2 Of 509 Highlands, NC Wake up to crisp mountain air drifting through the windows and step onto your screened dec...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82% Traditional cash on cash: 0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $5546 Airbnb ROI: -0.82% Traditional ROI: 0.52%
15 Bonnevista Road lot: 28 Highlands, NC Perched above Highlands' famed 4,118 feet-this elegant mountain residence enjoys refreshin...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$2,400,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.77% Traditional cash on cash: 0.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $5011 Airbnb ROI: -0.77% Traditional ROI: 0.86%
12 Hemlock Woods Drive lot: 24 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: 0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 3.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $2998 Airbnb ROI: 0.58% Traditional ROI: 3.38%
26 Valentine Lane lot: 9 Highlands, NC Beyond its private gates and winding drive, this Highlands estate is designed to be experi...	5 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$2,499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.06% Traditional cash on cash: 0.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $3577 Traditional Rental Income: $4173 Airbnb ROI: -0.06% Traditional ROI: 0.53%
133 Hidden Springs Way Highlands, NC Welcome to 133 Hidden Springs Way-where rustic charm meets timeless luxury in the heart of...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$1,095,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 1.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $2578 Airbnb ROI: -0.07% Traditional ROI: 1.12%
1921 Franklin Road Highlands, NC Step into this Highlands retreat situated across the street from Lake Sequoyah. Own your o...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,960 sq.ft.	$1,800,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.42% Traditional cash on cash: 1.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $5138 Airbnb ROI: -0.42% Traditional ROI: 1.84%
61 Moonstone Loop lot: 11C Highlands, NC Located in The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs between Highlands and Cashiers, this stunning ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$759,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.71% Traditional cash on cash: 0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $1214 Traditional Rental Income: $1691 Airbnb ROI: -0.71% Traditional ROI: 0.52%
711 Flat Mountain Road Highlands, NC Hemlock Hill - designed by renowned modernist architect, James Howard Fox (1939-2017) and ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$1,395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.19% Traditional cash on cash: 0.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $1915 Airbnb ROI: -0.19% Traditional ROI: 0.24%
656 Big Bear Pen Road lot: 94 Highlands, NC Nestled on the slopes of Big Bear Pen Mountain and just a stone's throw from the bustling ...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$2,990,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 0.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $5822 Airbnb ROI: -0.66% Traditional ROI: 0.95%
654 Brush Creek lot: 4 Highlands, NC Nestled in the serene beauty of Highlands, North Carolina, 654 Brush Creek Drive offers a ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.12% Traditional cash on cash: 2.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $1214 Traditional Rental Income: $2173 Airbnb ROI: 0.12% Traditional ROI: 2.55%
764 Hardscrabble Ridge Road lot: 8 Highlands, NC Welcome to 764 Hardscrabble Ridge Road -tucked into one of Highlands' most prestigious nei...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$5,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.07% Traditional cash on cash: -0.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $6150 Airbnb ROI: -1.07% Traditional ROI: -0.17%
84 Clubhouse Trail unit: 108 Highlands, NC Enjoy easy mountain living just minutes from the heart of Highlands, NC. This beautifully ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$465,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.16% Traditional cash on cash: 0.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1214 Traditional Rental Income: $1301 Airbnb ROI: -0.16% Traditional ROI: 0.94%
84 Clubhouse Trail unit: 101 Highlands, NC Discover the ease and elegance of mountain living in this beautifully updated two-bedroom,...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.2% Traditional cash on cash: 1.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $982 Traditional Rental Income: $1153 Airbnb ROI: -0.2% Traditional ROI: 1.39%
60 Cullasaja Drive lot: 12 Highlands, NC Heritage, charm, and location converge in the heart of Highlands, NC. Nestled directly on ...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$1,499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.3% Traditional cash on cash: 3.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $6242 Airbnb ROI: -0.3% Traditional ROI: 3.21%
28 E Forest Way lot: 6C Highlands, NC Conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers, this well maintained 3 bedroom/3 bath...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,075,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 0.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $2309 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% Traditional ROI: 0.89%
47 Sequoyah Ridge Road lot: 22Plus Highlands, NC Charming cottage on Big Creek which joins the larger part of Lake Sequoyah at the bridge n...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.03% Traditional cash on cash: 3.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $4758 Airbnb ROI: 0.03% Traditional ROI: 3.87%
Sanctuary Ridge Road lot: 6 Highlands, NC Imagine luxury living with the in-town lifestyle and you have discovered Sanctuary on 1st....	5 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$4,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.25% Traditional cash on cash: 0.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $3577 Traditional Rental Income: $9387 Airbnb ROI: -1.25% Traditional ROI: 0.17%
23 Millenium Drive lot: 11/12 Highlands, NC Stunning Mountain Retreat in Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove now under construction! Th...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.97% Traditional cash on cash: 0.04% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $4743 Airbnb ROI: -0.97% Traditional ROI: 0.04%
48 Holt Knob Road Highlands, NC Located in downtown Highlands, NC, this charming two-bedroom, two-bath cottage offers the ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$899,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.34% Traditional cash on cash: 0.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $1214 Traditional Rental Income: $1457 Airbnb ROI: -0.34% Traditional ROI: 0.42%
135 Sanctuary Ridge Road lot: 9 Highlands, NC Welcome to the pinnacle of modern luxury living in Highlands, NC. This exceptional new hom...	3 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.48% Traditional cash on cash: -0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $5525 Airbnb ROI: -1.48% Traditional ROI: -0.31%
Sanctuary Ridge Road lot: 2 Highlands, NC Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to own a newly constructed luxury residence in a cov...	3 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$3,850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.48% Traditional cash on cash: -0.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $3554 Airbnb ROI: -1.48% Traditional ROI: -0.87%
124 Spruce Lane lot: 19 Highlands, NC Located on a 1.27 acre view lot only minutes to downtown Highlands in the desirable Highla...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.78% Traditional cash on cash: -0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $3577 Traditional Rental Income: $3715 Airbnb ROI: -0.78% Traditional ROI: -0.36%
42 Hemlock Ridge lot: 6 Highlands, NC A Distinguished Mountain Estate in Highlands - Positioned just moments from the refined bo...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$1,999,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.65% Traditional cash on cash: 0.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $3295 Airbnb ROI: -0.65% Traditional ROI: 0.39%
149 Woodland Hill Drive Highlands, NC Nestled in Highland Hills near Half Mile Farm on Woodland Hill Dr , this 3 bedroom, 3 bath...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$1,295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.01% Traditional cash on cash: 1.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $3030 Airbnb ROI: -0.01% Traditional ROI: 1.38%
1100 Claire Lane lot: 6 Highlands, NC You must see this Chalet-Style Cottage in Highlands Falls Country Club that presents a rar...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$999,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 0.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1864 Traditional Rental Income: $2341 Airbnb ROI: -0.22% Traditional ROI: 0.83%
75 Doe Falls Rd Highlands, NC Tucked away on over 4 unrestricted acres, this private mountain retreat is enveloped by th...	4 beds \| 6 baths \| N/A	$999,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 5.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $6921 Airbnb ROI: -0.07% Traditional ROI: 5.91%

Real Estate investment in Highlands, NC

There are 156 properties for sale in the city of Highlands . The median list price in Highlands is $1,695,000 and the average price per square foot is $464. In April 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Highlands is 1.00%. The average monthly rental income in Highlands is $2,339.

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

There are 156 investment properties available for sale in Highlands.

In 2026, 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 $1,859.

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Investment Property for Sale in Highlands, NC

120 Split Rail Row lot: 26

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 5 baths | N/A

$3,895,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1864

Traditional Rental Income: $3686

Airbnb ROI: -0.82%

Traditional ROI: -0.18%

69 Holt Cottage Lane lot: 3

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$975,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.71%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1214

Traditional Rental Income: $1782

Airbnb ROI: -0.71%

Traditional ROI: 0.35%

142 Edwards Creek Road

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$849,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.33%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.57%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1214

Traditional Rental Income: $2327

Airbnb ROI: -0.33%

Traditional ROI: 1.57%

1616 N 4th Street

Highlands, NC

3 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$4,995,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.85%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.14%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1864

Traditional Rental Income: $5906

Airbnb ROI: -0.85%

Traditional ROI: 0.14%

478 Hickory Knut Gap Road

Highlands, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$5,800,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.51%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1859

Traditional Rental Income: $3014

Airbnb ROI: -0.82%

Traditional ROI: -0.51%

354 Flat Mountain Estates Road lot: 9B

Highlands, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$2,999,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.7%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.02%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1859

Traditional Rental Income: $3258

Airbnb ROI: -0.7%

Traditional ROI: -0.02%

11 Clearview Lane lot: 26

Highlands, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | N/A

$399,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.2%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1214

Traditional Rental Income: $2175

Airbnb ROI: 0.59%

Traditional ROI: 4.2%

1135 Big Bear Pen Road lot: 40

Highlands, NC

4 beds | 4 baths | N/A

$2,700,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.8%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.68%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1859

Traditional Rental Income: $5066

Airbnb ROI: -0.8%