Watauga County
Boone, Blowing Rock, Vilas, Deep Gap
- Median sale price
- $565,000
- Year over year
- +4.1%
- Median days on market
- 61 days
Boone · Banner Elk · Blowing Rock · West Jefferson · Beech Mountain · Sugar Mountain
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Property across Watauga, Avery, and Ashe — represented with local knowledge and care.
The market
Three counties, in brief
Avery County
Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Newland
- Median sale price
- $492,000
- Year over year
- +2.6%
- Median days on market
- 88 days
Ashe County
West Jefferson, Jefferson, Lansing, Todd
- Median sale price
- $379,000
- Year over year
- -1.2%
- Median days on market
- 74 days
Last updated August 2026. Source: High Country Association of REALTORS® MLS, single-family closed sales, rolling 12 months.
The difference
Why the details matter
In the High Country, no two properties are alike.
Acreage here is never just acreage. One lot opens to long-range views; another is tucked in a hollow where the sun sets early. Some land is level and farmable; some is steep, rocky, and better left untouched. Buildable ground is not a given. Whether we're evaluating winter road access, securing a perc test, or navigating zoning, my job is to translate the rugged beauty of the mountains into a secure, sound investment for you.
REALTOR® | High Country Specialist
Benji Pruitt
A proud App State alum and long-time local, I know the nuances of the High Country inside and out. I represent buyers and sellers across Watauga, Avery, and Ashe counties with Howard Hanna Allen Tate, and my philosophy is simple: proactive problem-solving and honest guidance. Whether you're looking for a mountain retreat or selling a legacy property, I navigate the details so you don't have to.
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Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain — Watauga, Avery, and Ashe counties.