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BANNER ELK, NC 28604

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Avery County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
314
⇧ 7.2% vs 293 last year
Pending
43
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$550,000
⇩ 14.1% vs $640,000 last year
Average Price
$849,039
⇧ 2.7% vs $826,564 last year
Days on Market
125
⇧ 15.7% vs 108 days last year

Market Context

Population: 7,671  ·  Density: 43.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $61,161

Typical home value: $294,959  ·  Homeownership: 75.7%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BANNER ELK, NC real estate market (28604) currently shows 314 active listings, with 43 pending sales. Homes are averaging 125 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 21 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 125 days on market compared to 108 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 14.1% year-over-year, from $640,000 to $550,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 314 this year vs 293 last year
  • Days on market: 125 now vs 108 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $550,000 (-14.1% YoY)
  • Average: $849,039 (+2.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.4 miles — 740 listings ($487,465,773 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28604Banner Elk, NC 286040.0 mi314$266,598,246$550,000$849,039
28622Elk Park, NC 286225.8 mi17$12,994,018$549,900$764,354
28692Vilas, NC 286927.8 mi23$15,935,734$639,900$692,858
28657Newland, NC 2865711.5 mi77$41,316,660$498,000$536,580
28616Crossnore, NC 2861611.7 mi1$279,900$279,900$279,900
28698Zionville, NC 2869813.1 mi7$7,355,719$464,950$1,050,817
37687Roan Mountain, TN 3768713.9 mi26$14,465,360$479,350$556,360
28684Todd, NC 2868416.9 mi16$11,395,600$735,000$712,225
28618Deep Gap, NC 2861818.8 mi11$5,997,200$499,900$545,200
28705Bakersville, NC 2870519.6 mi46$22,110,912$332,500$480,672
37643Elizabethton, TN 3764321.2 mi103$39,063,265$319,900$379,255
28777Spruce Pine, NC 2877722.2 mi54$25,976,484$347,000$481,046
28694West Jefferson, NC 2869424.4 mi45$23,976,675$442,000$532,815

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BANNER ELK, NC 28604?

As of January 2026, there are 314 active listings in BANNER ELK, NC (zip code 28604), compared to 293 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BANNER ELK, NC 28604?

The median listing price in BANNER ELK, NC 28604 is $550,000 as of January 2026, a 14.1% decrease from $640,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BANNER ELK, NC?

Homes in BANNER ELK, NC 28604 spend an average of 125 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 108 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BANNER ELK, NC 28604?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 21 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 125 days on market compared to 108 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BANNER ELK, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BANNER ELK, NC 28604 save an estimated $11,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $550,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.