High Country market records 198 residential property sales in October

The High Country real estate market recorded 198 closed sales of single-family properties, townhouses, and condominiums in October 2026, according to WataugaOnline.com. Figures from the High Country Association of Realtors show that the closed transactions achieved a combined sales total of 142.0 million dollars across the region. [1]

The median sales price for all transactions across the four-county market reached 517,000 dollars during the month, WataugaOnline.com reported. The regional transaction metrics cover activity within Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties. [1]

The market comprises sales of real property, which involves the commercial transfer of residential real estate ownership from sellers to buyers in exchange for monetary consideration. Property market cycles often experience period-specific shifts in volume and median values during designated trading intervals. [1][9]

Real estate market metrics are tracked by regional broker associations to provide benchmark figures on local pricing trends and residential sales volume. The monthly figures establish ongoing transaction standards for the four North Carolina counties. [1]