Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Shelby, NC

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Explore a variety of short-term homes & houses in Shelby, NC. Invest wisely with VRBO & Shelby, NC Airbnb properties available for purchase. Find your ideal investment property among our curated listings for a rewarding real estate venture.

Investment Property for Sale in Shelby, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
488 Freedom Trail Drive Shelby, NC TO BE BUILT: Welcome to Ryan Homes at Highland Ridge in Wake County, where spacious single...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,010 sq.ft.	$432,985	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3214 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.42%
233 E Water Street Shelby, NC Coldwell Banker's Exclusive Partnership with Alpha Mortgage is offering a 1 percent rate r...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$620,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.83% Traditional cash on cash: 1.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $991 Traditional Rental Income: $1977 Airbnb ROI: -0.83% Traditional ROI: 1.48%
18 Seville Way Shelby, NC Location Location & Under $300K!!! Walk to Downtown Clayton Dining, Shopping, Parks!. This...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,231 sq.ft.	$257,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.9% Traditional cash on cash: 3.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $1802 Airbnb ROI: -2.9% Traditional ROI: 3.69%
723 Orchard Vista Circle Shelby, NC For Comp Purposes Only	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,853 sq.ft.	$485,427	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.53% Traditional cash on cash: 3.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $6823 Traditional Rental Income: $2839 Airbnb ROI: 9.53% Traditional ROI: 3.67%
65 Smith Farms Drive Shelby, NC Smith Douglas Homes proudly presents the Landen plan at Reedy Branch. A ranch home with gr...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,535 sq.ft.	$304,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.65% Traditional cash on cash: 5.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $2197 Airbnb ROI: -1.65% Traditional ROI: 5.18%
387 Cascade Knoll Drive Shelby, NC Spacious 1-story home has everything you are searching for! The large kitchen offers ample...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,853 sq.ft.	$383,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.61% Traditional cash on cash: 3.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $2125 Airbnb ROI: -1.61% Traditional ROI: 3.75%
121 Smith Farms Drive Shelby, NC For Comp Purposes Only	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,404 sq.ft.	$405,700	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.56% Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $2547 Airbnb ROI: -1.56% Traditional ROI: 4.62%
96 Oyster Tabby Drive Shelby, NC Smith Douglas presents The Ryman in Cape Overlook, a scenic new community nestled on the b...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,164 sq.ft.	$298,110	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.46% Traditional cash on cash: 3.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $1645 Airbnb ROI: -1.46% Traditional ROI: 3.7%
7589 Katherine Drive Shelby, NC NO HOA! Need a three-bedroom home? Flex room as a closet, just add a door. Step into this ...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,609 sq.ft.	$397,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 3.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $991 Traditional Rental Income: $2031 Airbnb ROI: 0.22% Traditional ROI: 3.96%
2509 Pinnix Street unit: A & B #A & B Shelby, NC Discover an exceptional income-producing duplex perfectly positioned in the heart of Green...	6 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,720 sq.ft.	$299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2176 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.79%
13 Bosco Drive Shelby, NC Discover an excellent opportunity in the established Northwoods community! This 3 bedroom,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,188 sq.ft.	$198,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.42% Traditional cash on cash: 6.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $1666 Airbnb ROI: -1.42% Traditional ROI: 6.37%
48 First Street Shelby, NC Discover the appeal of small-town living in this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 978 sq.ft.	$154,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.92% Traditional cash on cash: 5.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $1168 Airbnb ROI: -0.92% Traditional ROI: 5.64%
1234 Chardonnay (Lot 2) Drive Shelby, NC Introducing the Bradley A plan, a charming ranch-style home thoughtfully designed for toda...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,770 sq.ft.	$352,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.81% Traditional cash on cash: 4.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $463 Traditional Rental Income: $1989 Airbnb ROI: -0.81% Traditional ROI: 4.6%
1800 Holston Meadow Place Shelby, NC New Construction Community - Bristol Run! 26 Opportunities - Only 13 Left! Stunning 'TO BE...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,530 sq.ft.	$1,061,775	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1727 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.44%

Real Estate investment in Shelby, NC

There are 14 properties for sale in the city of Shelby . The median list price in Shelby is $289,900 and the average price per square foot is $152. In January 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Shelby is 5.00%. The average monthly rental income in Shelby is $1,918.

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

There are 14 investment properties available for sale in Shelby.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Shelby with average rental income of $1,918.

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Investment Property for Sale in Shelby, NC

488 Freedom Trail Drive

Shelby, NC

5 beds | 4 baths | 3,010 sq.ft.

$432,985

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.42%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3214

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.42%

233 E Water Street

Shelby, NC

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,440 sq.ft.

$620,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.83%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.48%

Airbnb Rental Income: $991

Traditional Rental Income: $1977

Airbnb ROI: -0.83%

Traditional ROI: 1.48%

18 Seville Way

Shelby, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,231 sq.ft.

$257,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.9%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.69%

Airbnb Rental Income: $463

Traditional Rental Income: $1802

Airbnb ROI: -2.9%

Traditional ROI: 3.69%

723 Orchard Vista Circle

Shelby, NC

4 beds | N/A baths | 1,853 sq.ft.

$485,427

Airbnb cash on cash: 9.53%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.67%

Airbnb Rental Income: $6823

Traditional Rental Income: $2839

Airbnb ROI: 9.53%

Traditional ROI: 3.67%

65 Smith Farms Drive

Shelby, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,535 sq.ft.

$304,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.65%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $463

Traditional Rental Income: $2197

Airbnb ROI: -1.65%

Traditional ROI: 5.18%

387 Cascade Knoll Drive

Shelby, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,853 sq.ft.

$383,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.61%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.75%

Airbnb Rental Income: $463

Traditional Rental Income: $2125

Airbnb ROI: -1.61%

Traditional ROI: 3.75%

121 Smith Farms Drive

Shelby, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,404 sq.ft.

$405,700

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.56%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.62%

Airbnb Rental Income: $463

Traditional Rental Income: $2547

Airbnb ROI: -1.56%

Traditional ROI: 4.62%

96 Oyster Tabby Drive

Shelby, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,164 sq.ft.

$298,110

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.46%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.7%

Airbnb Rental Income: $463

Traditional Rental Income: $1645

Airbnb ROI: -1.46%