Avery County Real Estate

Avery County Real Estate

Located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Avery County is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and small-town charm. Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, this county is known for its stunning landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and friendly community.

Avery County boasts a rich history and a vibrant culture that is reflected in its numerous museums, art galleries, and historical landmarks. Visitors and residents alike can explore the fascinating stories of the area's past, from the Native American heritage to the early settlers and pioneers.

Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise in Avery County. With its vast forests, majestic peaks, and crystal-clear rivers, this county is a haven for outdoor activities. Hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife watching are just a few of the popular activities that can be enjoyed here. The iconic Grandfather Mountain, with its breathtaking views and challenging trails, is a must-visit destination for adventurers.

Avery County also offers a thriving real estate market, with a range of options to suit different lifestyles and budgets. From charming mountain cabins to spacious family homes, there is something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a permanent residence or a vacation home, Avery County has plenty of choices to fulfill your real estate needs.

If you're seeking a peaceful and picturesque place to call home, Avery County is the perfect destination. With its natural beauty, friendly community, and abundant recreational opportunities, this county truly has it all. Come and discover the magic of Avery County, North Carolina.

Newest Listings in Avery County

$2,345,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4389934 MLS ⋅ 3,939 SqFt. ⋅ COMING SOON Status
A Wellness Retreat in the High Country This new construction lot/home package by Vyne Homecrafters redefines mountain living for those who prioritize connection to nature, to wellness, and to gathering. Tucked away in a charming wooded lot, this 3,939 square foot heated residence offers a rare blend of architectural sophistication and restorative living, all within the gated exclusivity of Eagles Nest. A Floor Plan Built for the Way You Actually Live The two-story main living wing centers around an open family, dining, and kitchen layout beneath vaulted ceilings lined with wood beams, anchored by a stone fireplace, large windows and glass doors that frame the surrounding tree canopy. A covered porch with a wood burning fireplace and dedicated grill area extends entertaining outdoors, while the primary suite, complete with a spa style bath and generous walk in closet, anchors the main level. What sets this home apart is its conditioned glass breezeway, a striking architectural gesture that links the main residence to a private wellness wing featuring a dedicated sauna with plenty of room for workout equipment and a stunning 7'X10' stainless steel in ground hot tub on the terrace overlooking the garden with the sound of the stream in the background. It's a layout designed not just for daily living, but for daily recovery, a true retreat at home for the owner who values wellness. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a bunk room, and a private office provide flexible space for family and guests, connected by an open landing and balcony overlook. A two car garage, private well and septic, and fiber internet. The Setting Few homesites in Eagles Nest offer this level of amenity proximity. Situated directly beside the community pond and firepit gathering area, right in the enclave everyone's talking about, this lot delivers effortless access to Eagles Nest's social heart while maintaining privacy behind mature trees and layered landscaping of hydrangea, lavender, and native plantings. Enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by some of the community’s most sought-after amenities, including Epic Winery, the Amphitheater, scenic trails, and pickleball courts, all just moments from your doorstep.

WR 29 Sierra Trail Unit #29, Elk Park

Listing courtesy of The Agency - Charlotte. shaun.collyer@theagencyre.com
$99,000
4408209 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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 ⋅ 1,670 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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 ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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 ⋅ 1,148 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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 ⋅ 4,280 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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 ⋅ 5,279 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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 ⋅ 1,152 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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
$1,099,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4405744 MLS ⋅ 2,521 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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
$2,000,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4406068 MLS ⋅ 3,644 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
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 ⋅ 978 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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
$19,999
4405595 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to the serene beauty of the high country in North Carolina! This stunning mountainous region features peaceful, quiet surroundings and picturesque rolling hills that envelop every corner of the subdivision. While the long-range views vary with the seasons, they promise to be breathtaking once your home is built. This lot is highly suitable for construction, providing a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located just 20 minutes from Newland and Spruce Pine, it offers a tranquil escape from noise and crowded streets—ideal for your dream home. All access roads are paved, ensuring a smooth and pleasant journey to your future residence. Nestled within a gated community with only a handful of existing homes, you’ll also find other designated lots for future development, as many have recognized the area's potential.

24 Elk Mountain Loop, Newland

Listing courtesy of C-21 Mountain Vistas. cas.century21@gmail.com
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