Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Stanley, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Stanley, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
515 Upper Spencer Mountain Road Stanley, NC Great location for this brick and vinyl RANCH home that is less than 4 miles to Stanley sh...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,461 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 3.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $959 Traditional Rental Income: $1636 Airbnb ROI: 0.11% Traditional ROI: 3.93%
851 Brookdale Lane Stanley, NC Welcome to this beautiful two story home in the highly sought after Gates at Waterside com...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,335 sq.ft.	$560,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.1% Traditional cash on cash: 2.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2281 Airbnb ROI: 7.1% Traditional ROI: 2.35%
106 Blacksnake Road Stanley, NC Back on the market at no fault of the sellers! Don't miss this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bat...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,165 sq.ft.	$269,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.23% Traditional cash on cash: 3.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1568 Airbnb ROI: 1.23% Traditional ROI: 3.96%
7663 Woodcrest Drive Stanley, NC This beautiful maintained home is situated in the desirable Gates Community. From the mome...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,809 sq.ft.	$520,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.79% Traditional cash on cash: 4.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3024 Airbnb ROI: 7.79% Traditional ROI: 4.2%
7738 Burning Ridge Drive Stanley, NC Back on the market afer buyers personal situation changed. Beautifully updated and impecca...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,183 sq.ft.	$785,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.89% Traditional cash on cash: 2.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3059 Airbnb ROI: 4.89% Traditional ROI: 2.56%
1049 Ramsey Street Stanley, NC If privacy is what you seek, this is the home for you! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood and...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,296 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.7% Traditional cash on cash: 5.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $959 Traditional Rental Income: $1552 Airbnb ROI: 0.7% Traditional ROI: 5.33%
529 JONES ST Stanley, NC Invest with success and buy through Auction.com. This bank-owned investment property is a ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,517 sq.ft.	$164,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.5% Traditional cash on cash: 9.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1831 Airbnb ROI: 3.5% Traditional ROI: 9.63%
116 Brooks Drive Stanley, NC This stunning home perfectly combines modern style with warm, natural touches throughout. ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,929 sq.ft.	$349,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.54% Traditional cash on cash: 4.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2210 Airbnb ROI: 0.54% Traditional ROI: 4.63%
307 W Park Drive Stanley, NC Completely refreshed with major system and interior upgrades, this move-in ready home offe...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,709 sq.ft.	$345,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1% Traditional cash on cash: 4.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1956 Airbnb ROI: 1% Traditional ROI: 4.35%
205 Redding Road Stanley, NC Stunning total remodel from foundation to roof! This nearly 1,900 sq ft home offers 3 bedr...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,887 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.82% Traditional cash on cash: 3.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1857 Airbnb ROI: 0.82% Traditional ROI: 3.58%
5153 Tommy Lane unit: 1104 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to $15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,557 sq.ft.	$264,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.35% Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1940 Airbnb ROI: 0.35% Traditional ROI: 4.62%
5023 Dogwood Lane Stanley, NC Doublewide on acreage in Stanley, NC, with road frontage along Mauney Road and a corner lo...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.83% Traditional cash on cash: 4.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2165 Airbnb ROI: 0.83% Traditional ROI: 4.28%
7967 Glen Abbey Circle Stanley, NC Discover "The Abbey" at Cowans Ford Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Club-an impressive, one-owne...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,864 sq.ft.	$969,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.31% Traditional cash on cash: 1.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3138 Airbnb ROI: 3.31% Traditional ROI: 1.5%
144 Walking Horse Run Stanley, NC Step into this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home, perfectly situated on...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,388 sq.ft.	$389,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 2.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1772 Airbnb ROI: 0.28% Traditional ROI: 2.74%
5138 Tommy Lane unit: 1204 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to $15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,578 sq.ft.	$279,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.23% Traditional cash on cash: 4.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2079 Airbnb ROI: 0.23% Traditional ROI: 4.81%
7919 Glen Abbey Circle Stanley, NC Experience elevated living in this stunning custom-built ranch located in the highly sough...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,255 sq.ft.	$815,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.54% Traditional cash on cash: 2.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $3134 Airbnb ROI: 4.54% Traditional ROI: 2.39%
5732 Daybrook Court Stanley, NC Investors and DIY enthusiasts take note! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a beautiful, ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,080 sq.ft.	$167,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.23% Traditional cash on cash: 7.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1503 Airbnb ROI: 3.23% Traditional ROI: 7.19%
111 Lake Road Stanley, NC Custom-built home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, and 4 full baths, offering flexible livi...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,830 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.02% Traditional cash on cash: 3.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2868 Airbnb ROI: -0.02% Traditional ROI: 3.87%
101 Sherry Drive Stanley, NC Looking for a new home that's AWAY but not too far from town? Look no further. Come at you...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,280 sq.ft.	$335,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64% Traditional cash on cash: 4.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2109 Airbnb ROI: 0.64% Traditional ROI: 4.57%
2438 Carol Drive Stanley, NC This home has everything you need. It has 3 rooms, but has a 2-bedroom septic. Seller is i...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,320 sq.ft.	$150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.77% Traditional cash on cash: 8.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $959 Traditional Rental Income: $1609 Airbnb ROI: 1.77% Traditional ROI: 8.73%
1268 Carrington Drive Stanley, NC New community close to Lake Norman! This Colfax plan offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a rear ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,313 sq.ft.	$654,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.67% Traditional cash on cash: 2.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2731 Airbnb ROI: 5.67% Traditional ROI: 2.33%
1259 Carrington Drive Stanley, NC Brand new community close to Lake Norman! This beautiful, 1.5-story Avery plan offers 3 be...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,568 sq.ft.	$549,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.5% Traditional cash on cash: 3.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2889 Airbnb ROI: -0.5% Traditional ROI: 3.43%
7411 Gate Key Court Stanley, NC Fantastic opportunity in this desirable THE GATES neighborhood!! This Two Story located in...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,400 sq.ft.	$490,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.37% Traditional cash on cash: 4.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2915 Airbnb ROI: 8.37% Traditional ROI: 4.32%
117 Rollins Street Stanley, NC *** Massive price reduction! Also sellers pays for a home warranty up to a value of $650 a...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,430 sq.ft.	$298,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.71% Traditional cash on cash: 5.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1924 Airbnb ROI: 1.71% Traditional ROI: 5.45%
5141 Tommy Lane unit: 904 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to $15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,578 sq.ft.	$267,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.32% Traditional cash on cash: 5.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2060 Airbnb ROI: 0.32% Traditional ROI: 5.02%
5128 Tommy Lane unit: 1003 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to $15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,557 sq.ft.	$277,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.24% Traditional cash on cash: 3.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1647 Airbnb ROI: 0.24% Traditional ROI: 3.2%
7778 Burning Ridge Drive Stanley, NC Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath custom home in the sought-after Tr...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,151 sq.ft.	$899,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3484 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.16%
5140 Tommy Lane unit: 1203 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to 15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender and...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,319 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.47% Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1851 Airbnb ROI: 0.47% Traditional ROI: 4.62%
7125 Sedgebrook Drive W Stanley, NC If you've been searching in The Gates at Waterside, this one stands out. Situated on a pre...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,165 sq.ft.	$479,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.21% Traditional cash on cash: 2.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $2217 Airbnb ROI: -0.21% Traditional ROI: 2.79%
107 W Poplar Street Stanley, NC NEW CONSTRUCTION home! All work was permitted with the county and the Town of Stanley! NEW...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,318 sq.ft.	$315,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.79% Traditional cash on cash: 3.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1806 Airbnb ROI: 0.79% Traditional ROI: 3.95%
1606 High Ridge Drive Stanley, NC PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Remarkable opportunity to own a spacious 2-story home with a fully fin...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,123 sq.ft.	$599,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.51% Traditional cash on cash: 2.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2571 Airbnb ROI: 6.51% Traditional ROI: 2.59%
15420 Lucia Riverbend Highway Stanley, NC Exceptional development and investment opportunity on 1.84 acres across two separate parce...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,692 sq.ft.	$500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2816 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.99%
7700 Sedgebrook Drive E Stanley, NC Welcome to this beautiful ranch-style brick faced home offering the perfect blend of comfo...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,627 sq.ft.	$500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.17% Traditional cash on cash: 4.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $5950 Traditional Rental Income: $2874 Airbnb ROI: 8.17% Traditional ROI: 4.11%
5126 Tommy Lane unit: 1004 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to $15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,610 sq.ft.	$287,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 3.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1679 Airbnb ROI: 0.17% Traditional ROI: 3.15%
5132 Tommy Lane unit: 1001 Stanley, NC This quick move-in home includes up to $15,000 in closing costs with a preferred lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,726 sq.ft.	$294,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.13% Traditional cash on cash: 3.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1874 Airbnb ROI: 0.13% Traditional ROI: 3.74%
5124 Tommy Lane unit: 1005 Stanley, NC This Quick Move-in home includes up to $15,000 in Closing Costs with a Preferred Lender an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,884 sq.ft.	$316,990	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.01% Traditional cash on cash: 3.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $1273 Traditional Rental Income: $1891 Airbnb ROI: -0.01% Traditional ROI: 3.41%

Real Estate investment in Stanley, NC

There are 48 properties for sale in the city of Stanley . The median list price in Stanley is $349,000 and the average price per square foot is $171. In April 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Stanley is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Stanley is $2,015.

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

There are 48 investment properties available for sale in Stanley.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Stanley with average rental income of $2,015.

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Investment Property for Sale in Stanley, NC

515 Upper Spencer Mountain Road

Stanley, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,461 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.93%

Airbnb Rental Income: $959

Traditional Rental Income: $1636

Airbnb ROI: 0.11%

Traditional ROI: 3.93%

851 Brookdale Lane

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 3,335 sq.ft.

$560,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.1%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $2281

Airbnb ROI: 7.1%

Traditional ROI: 2.35%

106 Blacksnake Road

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,165 sq.ft.

$269,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.23%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.96%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1273

Traditional Rental Income: $1568

Airbnb ROI: 1.23%

Traditional ROI: 3.96%

7663 Woodcrest Drive

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,809 sq.ft.

$520,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.79%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.2%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $3024

Airbnb ROI: 7.79%

Traditional ROI: 4.2%

7738 Burning Ridge Drive

Stanley, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 3,183 sq.ft.

$785,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.89%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.56%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5950

Traditional Rental Income: $3059

Airbnb ROI: 4.89%

Traditional ROI: 2.56%

1049 Ramsey Street

Stanley, NC

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,296 sq.ft.

$215,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.7%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $959

Traditional Rental Income: $1552

Airbnb ROI: 0.7%

Traditional ROI: 5.33%

529 JONES ST

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,517 sq.ft.

$164,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.5%

Traditional cash on cash: 9.63%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1273

Traditional Rental Income: $1831

Airbnb ROI: 3.5%

Traditional ROI: 9.63%

116 Brooks Drive

Stanley, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,929 sq.ft.

$349,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.54%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.63%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1273

Traditional Rental Income: $2210

Airbnb ROI: 0.54%