Purlear market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Purlear, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Purlear
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Recently sold in Purlear
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Purlear
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Purlear's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
- District
- Wilkes County Schools
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Wilkes County Schools
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- Wilkes County Schools
Current Weather
Live conditions in Purlear, from Watauga County Hospital Heliport.
Cities near Purlear
ZIP codes in Purlear
Purlear real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Purlear right now?+
There are currently 85 active listings in Purlear, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Purlear?+
The median list price for active listings in Purlear is $125,000. Homes are spending an average of 162 days on market.
Is Purlear's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Purlear have risen 128.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Purlear?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Purlear are Buck Mountain, None, Creekside Place.
What schools serve Purlear?+
The closest public schools to Purlear's center are Mount Pleasant Elementary School, West Wilkes Middle School, West Wilkes High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Purlear walkable?+
Purlear's center has a walkability score of 8 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.