Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Locust, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Locust, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
402 Church Street Locust, NC Tucked away on one of Locust's most peaceful, tree-lined streets, this one-of-a-kind gem o...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,462 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.42% Traditional cash on cash: 3.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1772 Airbnb ROI: 8.42% Traditional ROI: 3.23%
700 Elm Street Locust, NC 2.875% Assumable FHA! Tiny Home Alert!This is a very unique property. It is set on 2+ acre...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 768 sq.ft.	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.35% Traditional cash on cash: 4% Airbnb Rental Income: $2574 Traditional Rental Income: $1605 Airbnb ROI: 5.35% Traditional ROI: 4%
20420 Ridgecrest Road Locust, NC PROPOSED NEW BUILD. Sitting on 3.97 acres in the country is what you've been waiting for! ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,879 sq.ft.	$649,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.8% Traditional cash on cash: 2.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1965 Airbnb ROI: 4.8% Traditional ROI: 2.06%
206 Montclair Drive Locust, NC Welcome to this custom-built, absolutely stunning home near the heart of Locust, NC. Boast...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,949 sq.ft.	$649,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2606 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.6%
323 Wendover Drive Locust, NC This beautifully maintained one-owner custom-built home, nestled on two cul-de-sac lots in...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,850 sq.ft.	$624,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.45% Traditional cash on cash: 2.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $2369 Airbnb ROI: 4.45% Traditional ROI: 2.3%
8836 Cornwall Street Locust, NC Welcome to 8836 Cornwall St in Locust, NC-better than new with designer touches throughout...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,107 sq.ft.	$359,874	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.42% Traditional cash on cash: 3.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $2125 Airbnb ROI: 8.42% Traditional ROI: 3.99%
17427 Purser Drive Locust, NC Beautiful well maintained full Brick ranch! Gardeners Paradise! Ornamental trees, flowers,...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,409 sq.ft.	$482,650	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.16% Traditional cash on cash: 3.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $2365 Airbnb ROI: 9.16% Traditional ROI: 3.66%
417 Kiser Lane Locust, NC MOTIVATED SELLER! Located in highly desired community of Locust Town Center offers a lifes...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,780 sq.ft.	$389,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.97% Traditional cash on cash: 3.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $2030 Airbnb ROI: 7.97% Traditional ROI: 3.62%
150 Legare Street lot: 217 Locust, NC NEW Home Wilmington NC. Welcome to the Grove at Blake Farm. In close proximity to historic...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,774 sq.ft.	$414,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.34% Traditional cash on cash: 3.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $4620 Traditional Rental Income: $2069 Airbnb ROI: 7.34% Traditional ROI: 3.25%
176 Legare Street lot: 219 Locust, NC NEW Home Wilmington NC. Welcome to the Grove at Blake Farm. In close proximity to historic...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,774 sq.ft.	$424,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.13% Traditional cash on cash: 2.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $4620 Traditional Rental Income: $2010 Airbnb ROI: 7.13% Traditional ROI: 2.98%
230 Battery Drive Locust, NC Meticulously Maintained 3BR/2BA Ranch craftsman style updated home shows very well. Inviti...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,390 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.92% Traditional cash on cash: 3.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1753 Airbnb ROI: 8.92% Traditional ROI: 3.23%
11788 Glenwood Drive unit: 56 #56 Locust, NC No HOA on a golf course!!! 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located in the Red Bridge Golf Club ...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,636 sq.ft.	$510,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2548 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.22%
206 Delancy Street Locust, NC Stunning Full-Brick Custom Home in Sought-After Locust Valley - Minutes to Charlotte, Conc...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,840 sq.ft.	$499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.79% Traditional cash on cash: 3.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $2347 Airbnb ROI: 5.79% Traditional ROI: 3.06%
7158 Barleywood Drive Locust, NC Discover exceptional living in this nearly new home, thoughtfully designed with a primary ...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,610 sq.ft.	$499,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2455 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.09%
142 Flame Azalea Court Locust, NC Move-in ready 5 bedroom home on a cul-de-sac in a quiet subdivision in the growing city of...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,871 sq.ft.	$440,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2586 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.07%
166 Battery Drive Locust, NC Easy living in this craftsman homes style community within walking distance or a quick gol...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,283 sq.ft.	$324,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.57% Traditional cash on cash: 3.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $3413 Traditional Rental Income: $1679 Airbnb ROI: 6.57% Traditional ROI: 3.37%
423 Babbling Brook Ln #175B Locust, NC 423 Babbling Brook Ln #175B, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,641 sq.ft.	$468,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.01% Traditional cash on cash: 1.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1617 Airbnb ROI: 9.01% Traditional ROI: 1.64%
16659 Five Point Rd Locust, NC 16659 Five Point Rd, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,916 sq.ft.	$685,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.61% Traditional cash on cash: 0.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1617 Airbnb ROI: 5.61% Traditional ROI: 0.55%
8160 Thornton St Locust, NC 8160 Thornton St, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,939 sq.ft.	$346,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.74% Traditional cash on cash: 2.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1716 Airbnb ROI: 8.74% Traditional ROI: 2.89%
20313 Running Creek Church Rd Locust, NC 20313 Running Creek Church Rd, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,712 sq.ft.	$491,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.62% Traditional cash on cash: 2.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $2133 Airbnb ROI: 5.62% Traditional ROI: 2.38%
21080 Running Creek Dr Locust, NC 21080 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,712 sq.ft.	$455,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.2% Traditional cash on cash: 2.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $2133 Airbnb ROI: 6.2% Traditional ROI: 2.71%
126 Soft Breeze Bnd #165Bp Locust, NC 126 Soft Breeze Bnd #165Bp, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,992 sq.ft.	$449,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2233 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.18%
21064 Running Creek Dr Locust, NC 21064 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,712 sq.ft.	$489,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.65% Traditional cash on cash: 2.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $2133 Airbnb ROI: 5.65% Traditional ROI: 2.4%
13271 Austin Rd Locust, NC 13271 Austin Rd, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,892 sq.ft.	$456,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.05% Traditional cash on cash: 3.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $2390 Airbnb ROI: 9.05% Traditional ROI: 3.3%
20289 Running Creek Church Rd Locust, NC 20289 Running Creek Church Rd, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,850 sq.ft.	$440,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.44% Traditional cash on cash: 2.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $2011 Airbnb ROI: 9.44% Traditional ROI: 2.57%
319 N Central Ave Locust, NC 319 N Central Ave, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,533 sq.ft.	$459,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.38% Traditional cash on cash: 2.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1833 Airbnb ROI: 6.38% Traditional ROI: 2.22%
8058 Midas Ln Locust, NC 8058 Midas Ln, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,808 sq.ft.	$358,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.4% Traditional cash on cash: 3.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1833 Airbnb ROI: 8.4% Traditional ROI: 3.08%
8050 Midas Ln Locust, NC 8050 Midas Ln, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,939 sq.ft.	$341,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.9% Traditional cash on cash: 3.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1833 Airbnb ROI: 8.9% Traditional ROI: 3.32%
21040 Running Creek Dr Locust, NC 21040 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,850 sq.ft.	$444,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.58% Traditional cash on cash: 1.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1617 Airbnb ROI: 9.58% Traditional ROI: 1.83%
104 Soft Breeze Bnd #160B Locust, NC 104 Soft Breeze Bnd #160B, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,462 sq.ft.	$348,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.85% Traditional cash on cash: 2.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1467 Airbnb ROI: 8.85% Traditional ROI: 2.27%
13253 Austin Rd Locust, NC 13253 Austin Rd, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,850 sq.ft.	$449,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.22% Traditional cash on cash: 1.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1617 Airbnb ROI: 9.22% Traditional ROI: 1.55%
Shaw Plan Locust, NC Shaw Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,462 sq.ft.	$349,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.91% Traditional cash on cash: 2.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1370 Airbnb ROI: 8.91% Traditional ROI: 2.05%
112 Soft Breeze Bnd #162B Locust, NC 112 Soft Breeze Bnd #162B, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,847 sq.ft.	$369,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.25% Traditional cash on cash: 2.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1681 Airbnb ROI: 8.25% Traditional ROI: 2.65%
21048 Running Creek Dr Locust, NC 21048 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,892 sq.ft.	$482,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.69% Traditional cash on cash: 1.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $6046 Traditional Rental Income: $1617 Airbnb ROI: 8.69% Traditional ROI: 1.54%
Cardinal Plan Locust, NC Cardinal Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,509 sq.ft.	$349,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.91% Traditional cash on cash: 2.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1389 Airbnb ROI: 8.91% Traditional ROI: 2.11%
108 Soft Breeze Bnd #161B Locust, NC 108 Soft Breeze Bnd #161B, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,680 sq.ft.	$354,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.67% Traditional cash on cash: 3.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1833 Airbnb ROI: 8.67% Traditional ROI: 3.3%
Kephart Plan Locust, NC Kephart Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,939 sq.ft.	$359,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.61% Traditional cash on cash: 2.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1583 Airbnb ROI: 8.61% Traditional ROI: 2.57%
Kipling Plan Locust, NC Kipling Plan, Locust, NC 28097 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,764 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.58% Traditional cash on cash: 2.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $4575 Traditional Rental Income: $1737 Airbnb ROI: 7.58% Traditional ROI: 2.55%
Montcrest Plan Locust, NC	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,836 sq.ft.	$370,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.53% Traditional cash on cash: 1.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $3413 Traditional Rental Income: $1408 Airbnb ROI: 5.53% Traditional ROI: 1.94%

Real Estate investment in Locust, NC

There are 47 properties for sale in the city of Locust . The median list price in Locust is $440,000 and the average price per square foot is $180. In January 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Locust is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in Locust is $1,833.

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

There are 47 investment properties available for sale in Locust.

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

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Locust with average rental income of $4,575.

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Investment Property for Sale in Locust, NC

402 Church Street

Locust, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,462 sq.ft.

$379,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 8.42%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.23%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4575

Traditional Rental Income: $1772

Airbnb ROI: 8.42%

Traditional ROI: 3.23%

700 Elm Street

Locust, NC

1 beds | 1 baths | 768 sq.ft.

$275,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.35%

Traditional cash on cash: 4%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2574

Traditional Rental Income: $1605

Airbnb ROI: 5.35%

Traditional ROI: 4%

20420 Ridgecrest Road

Locust, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,879 sq.ft.

$649,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.8%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.06%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4575

Traditional Rental Income: $1965

Airbnb ROI: 4.8%

Traditional ROI: 2.06%

206 Montclair Drive

Locust, NC

5 beds | 4 baths | 2,949 sq.ft.

$649,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 2.6%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2606

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 2.6%

323 Wendover Drive

Locust, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,850 sq.ft.

$624,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.45%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4575

Traditional Rental Income: $2369

Airbnb ROI: 4.45%

Traditional ROI: 2.3%

8836 Cornwall Street

Locust, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,107 sq.ft.

$359,874

Airbnb cash on cash: 8.42%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.99%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4575

Traditional Rental Income: $2125

Airbnb ROI: 8.42%

Traditional ROI: 3.99%

17427 Purser Drive

Locust, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,409 sq.ft.

$482,650

Airbnb cash on cash: 9.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.66%

Airbnb Rental Income: $6046

Traditional Rental Income: $2365

Airbnb ROI: 9.16%

Traditional ROI: 3.66%

417 Kiser Lane

Locust, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,780 sq.ft.

$389,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.97%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.62%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4575

Traditional Rental Income: $2030

Airbnb ROI: 7.97%