Banner Elk Real Estate

Located in Avery County, the Town of Banner Elk offers those who buy a home here an incredibly friendly environment among the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. A paradise for those who want to live where small-town ambiance meets unparalleled recreational activities and a unique culture, Banner Elk is wonderful place for the entire family to prosper.

Incorporated in 1911, Banner Elk offers permanent residents a daily life that is enhanced by its many amenities as it is the center of The High Country and a destination point for those who love the great outdoors. Native flowers permeate Banner Elk in the spring and summer, helping to herald in with vibrant colors the arrival of warmer weather activities like hiking or biking among the local mountains or the Greenway Trail system, perfecting a swing at the many local golf courses, paddling through whitewater rapids, spending days fishing and swimming at local lakes and rivers, or exploring the landscape on horseback. During the colder months, Banner Elk residents can take advantage of living in the center of the North Carolina's ski resort area, too.

Local businesses provide the necessary equipment, supplies and promotions to keep the recreational opportunities available in Banner Elk an important part of the town's continued success. Additionally, Banner Elk features an amazing selection of restaurants that offer a variety of menus featuring everything from good, old-fashioned southern fare to ethnic cuisines and everything in between. Locally-owned stores and businesses compliment the national retail establishments in Banner Elk, providing residents with a wide array of goods and services.

Banner Elk's social calendar is filled with fun events, festivals and fairs that attract visitors and renew the community spirit throughout the year. As the home of Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk and its residents routinely enjoy the student productions of performing arts throughout the year, including plays, dance recitals and concerts. Banner Elk's Tate-Evans Park is a popular past-time destination for the town's residents who enjoy two playgrounds, a walking trail, picnic tables and a covered shelter, wading pools and a volleyball court. The amphitheatre at Tate-Evans Park plays host to the Summer Concert Series held every Thursday night starting in June, and numerous other holiday festivities. Of note is the annual Woolly Worm Festival, which attracts nearly 20,000 visitors from across the globe to Banner Elk the third weekend in October with proceeds disbursed to care for kids in Avery County.

Just over 1,000 people currently call Banner Elk their permanent home and most are part of the area's largest number of service personnel, skilled trades people, and professionals who are benefiting from the town's increasingly popular destination for vacationers to the western North Carolina mountains. Banner Elk real estate continues to meet the needs of homebuyers, featuring homes for sale in established neighborhoods, homes in gated communities in the town's countryside and additional options. If you are interested in buying a home in Banner Elk, be sure to contact Barbara Thomas. As an expert in Banner Elk real estate, Barbara carefully monitors the local market and can help you find the right Banner Elk home for your needs!

Banner Elk Homes for Sale

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Banner Elk Real Estate Agent

If you are looking for a Banner Elk REALTOR®, choose David & Barbara Thomas! As your Banner Elk real estate agent, David & Barbara Thomas can assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs. We can provide you with access to the local listings database and offer our experience and knowledge to make the home buying or selling process easier for you and your family. Contact David & Barbara Thomas today to get your home search started!