Avery County NC Real Estate Page
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The splendor and grandness of the Blue Ridge Mountains hold a treasure amongst its’ lands that spoil your senses and entertain your imagination. Avery County is nestled perfectly within the oldest mountain chain in the world. Established in 1911, Avery County holds the highest county seat on this side of the Rocky Mountains, with some areas reaching over 5500 feet in elevation. Recognized for the honor of becoming the 100th and last County incorporated in the State of North Carolina, Avery is home to several popular communities such as Banner Elk, Linville, and Sugar Mountain. 

If you are looking for mild summers and cool winters, Avery County is the place to be. The average highs in the summer are in the 70s and 30s in the winter. Avery County is home to three popular mountains for tourists:  Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain.  These mountains offer numerous hiking trails, opportunities to gaze upon the immense wildlife in the area, skiing, biking, zip-lining, and much more.  Other area attractions include Elk Falls, Linville Gorge, Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, The Lin Cove Viaduct, and the Pisgah National Forest.

Located along the Northwest edge of North Carolina, Avery county borders Tennessee, and the counties of Watauga, Caldwell, Burke, and Mitchell. Just 30 minutes northwest of Hickory, NC, and 30 minutes to the Tennessee border. Asheville is approximately a 90-minute drive and Charlotte is just a two-hour trip. Elevations within the county range from 1440 ft to 6160 ft with Banner Elk sitting at approximately 3739 ft.