Avery County Real Estate

Avery County Real Estate

Welcome to Avery County, North Carolina—a hidden gem nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. This charming county is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant local culture, and a plethora of outdoor activities that make it a perfect destination for both adventure seekers and those looking for a peaceful retreat.

Avery County is home to some of the most picturesque landscapes in the state, including the majestic Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can hike along scenic trails or take in the views from the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. The county also boasts beautiful waterfalls, lush forests, and pristine rivers, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and picnicking. In winter, the nearby ski resorts offer thrilling slopes for skiing and snowboarding, making Avery a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts.

Beyond its natural wonders, Avery County is rich in history and culture. The charming towns of Banner Elk, Newland, and Elk Park feature quaint shops, delightful eateries, and local art galleries that showcase the talents of regional artisans. The county hosts various festivals throughout the year, celebrating everything from local crafts to seasonal harvests, providing a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the community spirit.

Whether you're looking to buy a cozy cabin in the woods, a luxurious mountain home, or a quaint cottage near the town center, Avery County offers diverse real estate options to suit every lifestyle. With its stunning scenery, friendly community, and endless recreational opportunities, Avery County is not just a place to live—it's a place to thrive. Come discover the beauty and charm of Avery County, where your dream home awaits!

Newest Listings in Avery County

$99,000
4408209 MLS
0.4-Acre residential homesite for sale on Coffey Road in the mountains of Linville, NC (Avery County).  Community water available. This east-facing hillside, undeveloped lot sits directly inside the historic resort area, offering premium elevation and potential view of the Flat Rock scenic overlook once trees are cleared. Ideal for a custom building project, luxury cabin, or vacation home, the community borders the premier Donald Ross-designed Linville Golf Club. It provides easy access to some of NC's best skiing, hiking and trout fishing.  Adventure awaits along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain and the Linville Gorge. Just a short drive to boutique shopping and fine dining in nearby Banner Elk and Blowing Rock.  Secure this prime lot to build the peaceful mountain retreat of your dreams! Listing agent is related to Seller

01 Coffey Road, Linville

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty Central NC MLS LLC. woates@nationalland.com
$369,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4408007 MLS
This delightful single-family mountain farmhouse, built in 1914, radiates the warmth and classic details that define historic homes of its era. Offering approximately 1,670 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath home rests on a gentle, level lot with plenty of room to garden, play, and relax. Inside, the home feels open and airy with lots of windows and abundant natural light. The beautiful wood flooring flows throughout the home, complemented by a spacious family room with impressive vaulted ceilings optimal for large gatherings or cozy everyday living. The main-floor living is further enhanced by a bright, cozy kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and updated appliances. The thoughtful layout includes convenient first-floor laundry and two fireplaces that add both ambiance and comfort. The current owners have updated all the plumbing and have meticulously maintained the property. Step outside to enjoy the expansive, enclosed backyard, excellent for entertaining or unwinding by the firepit. Additional highlights include covered RV parking, a useful outbuilding, and a storage shed. The property offers easy access to Johnson City, Boone, Banner Elk, and the region’s premier hiking, winter sports, and High Country attractions. This is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Avery County history with modern livability. Don’t miss your chance to make this charming mountain heritage home yours! Sold partially furnished, this home is truly move-in ready. The exterior has been recently painted for fresh curb appeal.

5950 N Us 19e Highway, Newland

Listing courtesy of Mountain Run Properties. shelleypiercebroker@gmail.com
$69,000
4407919 MLS
Escape to the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and create the mountain retreat you’ve always envisioned. This exceptional 1.96-acre homesite offers the perfect blend of privacy, accessibility, and natural beauty. With only one simple restriction—no mobile homes—you’ll have the freedom to design the custom home of your dreams. Listen to Kentucky Creek just beyond the lower border and the peaceful atmosphere that is so sought after. A building site and proposed driveway are already in place, requiring only minimal tree clearing and driveway reclamation to begin bringing your vision to life. Conveniently located on Sugar Mountain Road # 2 a state-maintained paved road, this property offers year-round accessibility while placing you just minutes from the area’s renowned skiing, hiking, golf, dining, and outdoor recreation. Opportunities to own an easily accessible mountain parcel are becoming increasingly rare. Schedule your showing today and experience the possibilities this beautiful property has to offer.

TBD Sugar Mountain 2 Road Unit #B, Newland

Listing courtesy of Combs Carolina Properties Inc. trishpmre@gmail.com
$256,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4407644 MLS
261 Black Pine Rd is a residence with a functional layout and comfortable living spaces throughout. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, creating an efficient and well-equipped cooking space. A fireplace anchors the main living area, adding warmth and ambiance to the central gathering space. A storage shed adds extra utility space for tools and equipment. This residence combines practical design with comfortable living spaces, delivering functional amenities throughout every room.. Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation

261 Black Pine Road, Newland

Listing courtesy of Opendoor Brokerage LLC. lmcgill@opendoor.com
$131,250
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4407306 MLS
This is a 1/8th interest in the residential property. Stay when you want, rent it out with a professional management company when you aren't there! Located at 811 Hemlock Grove in Newland North Carolina, this is the perfect scenic mountain getaway.

811 Hemlock Drive, Newland

Listing courtesy of Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC. 804-656-5007
$1,095,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4406849 MLS
Less than a 10-minute drive to Sugar Mountain Resort skiing, golf, tennis, and year-round outdoor adventure, this furnished mountain home on just over an acre is ready for immediate enjoyment! Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property, this home offers exceptional space, flexibility, and a location that puts the High Country's favorite activities just minutes away. Inside, the dramatic living room welcomes you with soaring two-story vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace, abundant natural light from oversized windows, and a wet bar ready for entertaining. The living room flows into the well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, a center island, and a casual dining area, while a separate dining room provides plenty of space for larger gatherings. The main-level primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with a double-sink vanity, soaking tub, and separate walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath, while a half bath and laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a fourth bedroom and another full bath, providing comfortable accommodations for family and guests. The lower level adds outstanding versatility with a fifth bedroom, full bath, and multiple finished spaces currently set up as a game room, bunk room, and recreation area. Whether you keep the existing layout or customize it to suit your needs, there is room for everyone. Outside, enjoy the mountain setting from the covered stone patio featuring outdoor seating, a grill, and a hot tub replaced in 2022—a peaceful place to unwind after a day of skiing, hiking, or exploring the mountains. The usable yard offers space for outdoor games and gathering around the firepit, while ample parking and an oversized detached two-car garage provide room for vehicles and mountain gear. Offered fully furnished and ready to enjoy, this Sugar Mountain property combines generous living spaces, exceptional flexibility, and a location near everything that makes the High Country a favorite destination in every season. Short- and long-term rentals are permitted, the home is currently in a rental program, and there are no HOA dues.

126 Rock Ledge Lane, Sugar Mountain

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams High Country. vandi.montero@gmail.com
$365,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4402468 MLS
Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end drive, offering a peaceful setting with minimal traffic and a convenient location just minutes from both Banner Elk and Newland, where you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, skiing, hiking, and all the High Country has to offer. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features a split-level entry with all bedrooms, bathrooms, and the main living spaces conveniently located on the same level. The kitchen opens to a spacious dining and living area, creating an inviting space for gathering with family and friends. Step outside onto the back deck, where mature trees provide a sense of privacy while offering beautiful seasonal views of vibrant fall foliage and Beech Mountain during the winter months. The full-length unfinished basement and one-car garage provide abundant storage and incredible potential for future expansion, whether you're envisioning additional living space, a workshop, recreation room, or hobby area. The surrounding yard also offers excellent opportunities for gardening and enjoying the outdoors. Since purchasing the home, the sellers have made numerous improvements, including radon mitigation (2021), a wood stove installation (2022), updated kitchen appliances (excluding the refrigerator) in 2022, updated lighting throughout the kitchen, living room, dining area, and foyer, bathroom exhaust installation (2022), a 220-volt outlet for generator power servicing both the home and shared well pump, moisture barrier coating on the basement block walls, and a new architectural shingle roof with seamless gutters installed in 2024. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or the perfect second home, this property offers privacy, thoughtful updates, room to grow, and an ideal location close to Banner Elk, Newland, shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and year-round amenities.

100 Summersweet Drive, Banner Elk

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams High Country. nikkirezvani@kw.com
$315,000
1228562 MLS
Lot C83 offers usable topography, privacy and convenient access within The Lodges at Eagles Nest. This wooded 3.286-acre homesite is on the front side of the community and features rare level-to-gently rolling terrain. Mature trees provide privacy and flexibility for positioning a custom mountain retreat. A soils evaluation and septic design are on file for a two-bedroom main residence and separate one-bedroom guest house, reducing preliminary planning and due diligence. Located on Smoke Rise Drive, the property is convenient to the main gate, downtown Banner Elk and Great Camp. Owners enjoy hiking, biking and ATV trails, sports courts, gathering areas, Eagles Nest Winery, the River Club, Camp Eagles Nest, North Pavilion and Epic Chophouse. The home shown at the end of the video is an AI-generated conceptual illustration only, is not included in the sale and is not an approved building plan. Buyer must verify construction feasibility, design, placement, views and required approvals.

Lot C83 SmokeRise Drive, Banner Elk

Listing courtesy of Underdown, Ball & Associates, LLC. Contact:

$1,099,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4405744 MLS
Designed with uncompromising attention to detail, 289 Linville River Drive offers the timeless quality, superior craftsmanship, and modern comfort discerning buyers expect—far beyond typical new construction. Recently built in 2022 and thoughtfully crafted on three combined lots totaling more than an acre, this exceptional custom home is anything but ordinary. From the flat, accessible entry, a charming stone walkway leads you inside, where soaring tongue-and-groove, beamed ceilings and neutral finishes create an atmosphere of new, refined mountain elegance. The great room is anchored by a stunning floor-to-ceiling Texas limestone fireplace with gas logs, enhanced by zoned speakers throughout the home and a built-in projector, making it equally suited for intimate evenings or entertaining on a larger scale. The chef's kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring classic white shaker cabinetry, quartz counter tops, premium LG gas range, ovens, and refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a thoughtfully designed walk-in pantry. Just steps away is the mud room and laundry room (with LG washer and dryer) which connect to the over-sized garage, complete with storage galore and dedicated built-in ski and fishing rod racks to complement the year-round mountain lifestyle. The spacious primary suite is your own sanctuary featuring walk-in closets, automated blinds and a spa-inspired bath with premium finishes and thoughtful details, including weathered oak shiplap and beautiful custom lighting. The secondary bedroom offers lovely weathered oak tongue-and-groove and an adjacent bath with a charming live-edge slab countertop. A separate guest or in-law suite, with its own living room, bedroom, and en-suite bath with zero-entry shower and double vanity, provides accessibility, exceptional comfort, and privacy for family or visitors. Fully connected movie room with Dolby ATMOS and ARC ready. Exceptional craftsmanship extends far beyond the interior. Everlast siding, tankless water heater, radon mitigation system, EV charging station, and a premium Briggs & Stratton whole-house generator offer lasting value, efficiency, and peace of mind. The roomy crawlspace features glazed concrete flooring and partial encapsulation, while the attic has already been plumbed for a future fourth-bedroom suite, allowing for flexibility and expansion. Outdoor living is equally impressive with an expansive cedar deck – freshly sealed for lasting beauty, a masonry fireplace, and a new hot tub, all overlooking your wooded surroundings where you can unwind beneath cool mountain skies at over 4000 feet in elevation. Included with the sale are Lots 35, 36, and 52, providing over an acre of space, privacy, and future possibilities. Just outside the gates of Village at Grandfather, you can quickly hop on the Profile Trail, do some shopping and dining at Tynecastle, head to downtown Banner Elk, or hit the slopes at either Sugar or Beech. This is more than a High Country home—it's a meticulously designed mountain retreat where luxury, craftsmanship, and thoughtful functionality coexist, all situated in one of the High Country's most convenient and desirable communities at the base of iconic Grandfather Mountain.

289 Linville River Drive, Linville

Listing courtesy of Realty One Group Results. teresatedder@gmail.com
$1,099,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1228316 MLS
Exceptional custom mountain home built in 2022 on three combined lots totaling over an acre at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Quality craftsmanship shines throughout with soaring tongue-and-groove beamed ceilings, Texas limestone fireplace, neutral finishes, built-in projector, zoned speakers, and Dolby Atmos media room. Chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, premium LG appliances, Bosch dishwasher, and walk-in pantry. Spacious primary suite plus private guest/in-law suite with separate living room. Oversized garage with custom storage, EV charger, tankless water heater, whole-house generator, Everlast siding, radon mitigation, and attic plumbed for future expansion. Enjoy the freshly sealed cedar deck, masonry fireplace, hot tub, and wooded setting at 4,000+ ft elevation. Minutes to Banner Elk, Sugar, Beech, Profile Trail, Tynecastle, dining, and shopping. Luxury, quality, and convenience in one exceptional High Country retreat.

289 Linville River Lane, Linville

Listing courtesy of Realty One Group Results. Contact:

$2,000,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4406068 MLS
Wonderful home in Linville Ridge Country Club with incredible views. Almost at 5,000 ft elevation to enjoy cool and delightful summers with world class amenities and dining.

815 Crest Trail, Linville

Listing courtesy of COMPASS. tracy@panasheville.com
$339,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4405644 MLS
Ski-In Ski-Out with exceptional long range layered views that will rival the best views in the high country. Sugar Ski and Country Club is a gated community offering security and exceptional year-round amenities. This top floor unit has brand new luxury vinyl planks, fresh paint and is sold exceptionally furnished. The open living area features a cozy fireplace and flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances. In warmer months, hiking trails to the summit of Sugar Mountain are accessible right from your door. Just across the parking lot, the newly updated clubhouse offers resort-style amenities including an indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, locker rooms and a banquet room with full kitchen. Above, you’ll find tennis and pickleball courts for year-round recreation. With its unmatched combination of views, upgrades, privacy and direct access to slopes and amenities, this unit is a rare opportunity in Sugar Mountain. A must-see for buyers seeking the best of the Sugar Mountain Lifestyle. This unit is not in a rental program but would make a great turnkey investment as it is sold fully furnished with few exceptions. EV charger conveniently located in the parking lot.

103 Sugar Ski Drive Unit #332, Banner Elk

Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty. tammra.granger@premiersir.com
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