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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, specialties, client reviews, and more to find the best agent for you. Updated for August 2025. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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“Would always give honest opinions when asked but never tried to lead me away from opportunities I had a interest in. Quick to give pros and cons and that was important to me in the decision making process. Michelle went the extra and never seemed to mind going there In the end she gave more than I would have expected. She truly is vested in her job and what she loves.”
“Wow, where to begin?! My husband and I have been on a roller coaster with both selling and building. We would have pulled our hair out or chosen an appointment to be done with it all, if it was not for Jennifer. At literally every turn, Jennifer went above and beyond to make sure she was our voice with the builder! When my husband deployed, Jennifer made sure to educate me and walk me through all the steps for Power of Attorney and closing. Every recommendation from fencing, inspection, to dinner proved to be perfect matches for us! I will forever be in Jennifer's debt.”
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“My husband and I always go to Neil Leonard when we are thinking of selling or buying real estate. ALWAYS Neil Leonard works on our behalf. Neil is a gentleman that listens to our needs and works hard to find the best solution. Neil is AWESOME.”
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Avery County real estate market, updated for August 2025. *
The typical home value in Avery County is projected to be $507,500 for the month of August. July’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the county to be $445,000—up 14.4% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, state-level data pegged home values at $388,600 in North Carolina for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $385,250 in August.
Avery County had 80 new listings and 61 listings that went under contract in July, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 393—up 4.8% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in August.
Of those 393 active listings, 25.95% reduced their price in the month of July. The median listing price for homes in Avery County grew 38.78% from June to July, bringing the current median listing price to $624,500. Based on projected data for August, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In July 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 84 days, compared to 116 days in July 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this August.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Avery County offers residents a close-knit community, stunning mountain scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming, family-friendly quality of life.
Avery County pairs soaring peaks with an everyday rhythm that feels both energizing and grounded. Weekend plans might mean stepping onto the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain or cruising a misty stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway, while weekday routines unfold along quiet streets in Banner Elk, Newland, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, or Seven Devils. Trails in Grandfather Mountain State Park reward hikers with panoramic ridgelines, and when snow arrives, skiers and riders flock to Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort for some of the Southeast’s best downhill terrain.
Families value the strong foundation provided by Avery County Schools, and lifelong learners appreciate the cultural and educational programs at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk. Fresh produce stands, indie coffee, and locally owned outfitters make errands feel like part of the adventure, and nearby Boone in neighboring Watauga County expands your menu of dining, arts, and game-day fun.
Whether you’re eyeing a ski-in condo, a quiet cabin under rhododendrons, or a home close to schools and services, the county’s mix of views, access, and value is hard to beat. When it’s time to make a move, Agent Pronto can connect buyers and sellers with a top local real estate professional to help navigate every step.
Links: Grandfather Mountain (grandfather.com), Blue Ridge Parkway (nps.gov/blri), Grandfather Mountain State Park (ncparks.gov/state-parks/grandfather-mountain-state-park), Sugar Mountain Resort (skisugar.com), Beech Mountain Resort (beechmountainresort.com), Avery County Schools (averyschools.net), Lees-McRae College (lmc.edu).
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