What are current home values in Avery County, NC?

The median home value in Avery County, NC is $394,309 as of June 2026. This represents a 0.2% decrease compared to last month and a 1.6% decrease year-over-year.

How do home values in Avery County, NC compare to North Carolina and the national average?

The median home value in Avery County, NC ($394,309) compares to North Carolina ($340,430) and the U.S. national median ($372,995).

What are the top cities in Avery County, NC by home value?

The cities with the highest median home values in Avery County, NC include: Elk Park ($319,222), Sugar Mountain ($312,189), Newland ($308,289). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.

Avery County, NC Housing Market

$394,309

1.6% 1-yr

The average Avery County, NC home value is $394,309, down 1.6% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 52 days. (Updated on 6/30/2026)

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Avery County Key Takeaways

Typical Home Values: $394,309

1-Year Value Change: -1.6%

(Data through June 30, 2026)

Avery County Housing Market Overview

1-Year Market Forecast: --

For Sale Inventory: 407 (June 30, 2026)

New Listings: 92 (June 30, 2026)

Median Sale to List Ratio: 0.953 (May 31, 2026)

Median Sale Price: $408,500 (May 31, 2026)

Median List Price: $480,150 (June 30, 2026)

Percent of Sales Over List Price: 8.6% (May 31, 2026)

Percent of Sales Under List Price: 81.0% (May 31, 2026)

Median Days to Pending: 52 (June 30, 2026)

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Cities in Avery County

NameMedian ZHVI
Crossnore--
Newland$308,289
Sugar Mountain$312,189
Linville--
Seven Devils$557,956
Banner Elk$590,756
Elk Park$319,222
Beech Mountain$458,531
Collettsville$161,889

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Avery County Rental Market Trends

Average Rent: --

National Average Rent: $1,965 (June 30, 2026)

Month-Over-Month Change: --

Year-Over-Year Change: --

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