Avery Homes for Sale

Welcome to Avery County, North Carolina—a stunning gem nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant communities, and rich history, Avery County offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. With its picturesque valleys, lush forests, and majestic peaks, this region is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Avery County is home to several quaint towns, including Banner Elk, Boone, and Newland, each boasting its own distinct character and attractions. Whether you’re drawn to the ski slopes of Beech Mountain, the hiking trails of Grandfather Mountain, or the serene waters of Watauga Lake, there’s something for everyone here. The area also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating local culture, art, and cuisine.

For those considering a move to this enchanting region, Avery County offers a diverse selection of homes for sale. From cozy cabins tucked away in the woods to elegant mountain retreats with panoramic views, you’re sure to find a property that suits your lifestyle. Many homes feature modern amenities while retaining a rustic charm, providing the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and recreation.

Living in Avery County means embracing a lifestyle rich in outdoor activities, community spirit, and natural beauty. Discover your dream home in this idyllic setting, and experience the unparalleled quality of life that Avery County has to offer. Explore our listings today and take the first step toward your new mountain adventure!

Newest Avery Homes for Sale

$2,399,000

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 4371218 MLS

Perched on approximately 1.92 acres with breathtaking long-range mountain views, The Elk Lodge is a rare High Country retreat and a proven, high-performing short-term rental with established income history. Offered fully furnished and turnkey, this income-generating vacation rental delivers immediate cash flow potential for investors or a luxury mountain escape for buyers who want it all. The property is designed as a true mountain compound: a spacious 4-bedroom main lodge, a fully finished 2-bedroom accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above the garage, and a massive detached climate-controlled game and entertainment building. The main lodge features multiple inviting living spaces including a sunroom with panoramic mountain views, loft, family room, chef's kitchen with premium appliances and coffee bar, and a finished walkout basement with an additional lounge/media area, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and laundry. The finished ADU functions as a true second residence with its own full kitchen, family room, laundry, two en suite bedrooms, queen sleeper sofa, and spectacular mountain views, perfect for guests, extended family, or additional short-term rental accommodations. The standout feature is an expansive climate-controlled recreation building built for year-round entertainment with a 70-inch Smart TV, pool table, shuffleboard, poker and game table, classic arcade games, comfortable lounge seating, and a half bathroom. Outdoors, guests rave about the hot tub, expansive stone patio, and large fire pit positioned to capture sweeping mountain scenery, unforgettable sunsets, and star-filled skies. Located just minutes from downtown Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain Resort, the Elk River, and endless hiking, fishing, and skiing, the property balances privacy with unbeatable convenience. With proven short-term rental performance, a fully turnkey offering, an exceptional finished ADU, and extensive entertainment amenities, The Elk Lodge is a rare income-generating opportunity in one of North Carolina's most sought-after mountain destinations.

419 Summit Trail, Banner Elk

$2,345,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4389934 MLS

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, Elk Park

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$1,099,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10181644 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 Dr, Grandfather

$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

$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

$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

$369,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4403269 MLS

Nestled between the charming mountain communities of Mitchell and Avery Counties, this beautifully updated home is completely move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter. Nearly every major system has already been upgraded, including a new HVAC system, brand-new roof, a new retaining wall, new windows, new doors, new flooring and a whole-home carbon water filtration system—allowing you to simply move in and start enjoying mountain living. Inside, you'll find fresh paint and new flooring throughout, creating a bright, inviting atmosphere. The fully renovated kitchen serves as the heart of the home with modern finishes, while the luxurious primary bathroom offers a spa-inspired escape. Step outside to enjoy the privacy and serenity of the mountains. The fire pit area creates the perfect setting for evenings spent under the Carolina stars. Two spacious storage buildings offer plenty of room for outdoor equipment, hobbies, seasonal décor, or workshop space. Ideally located with convenient access to Spruce Pine, Newland, Boone, and Asheville, this home offers the perfect balance of private mountain living, while still being convenient to everything you need! Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a mountain retreat, or an investment opportunity, this turnkey property delivers comfort, quality, and exceptional value in the heart of Western North Carolina.

201 Franklin Village Road, Spruce Pine

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