A look at some of the most expensive NC homes that have recently hit the market

Housing prices in North Carolina have been soaring since the COVID-19 pandemic, even as income inequality persists.

According to Zillow, there are around 400 recent home listings across the state for more than $1 million.

Here's a look at some of the most expensive homes posted to Zillow over the past two weeks.

The estate was built by businessman Donald Storms and his wife Ruth. According to Michael Abernethy, real estate agent with Abernethy Properties, the couple used to work for Amway. In 2005, the property was purchased by Cress Horne, owner of U.S. Helicopters. He lived there until he died in 2020.

The home comes with nearly 17 acres of land and 18,828 square feet of livable space.

The property has an orchard, greenhouse, gazebo and workshop.

The mansion has five bedrooms and five bathrooms and is 7,652 square feet.

It has 66 horse stalls in a state-of-the-art brick & block barn.

The main home is being sold with the barn, the listing says, along with 350 acres of land.

"The facility comprises a breeding operation, a training center, offices, living quarters above main barn and several other well thought out structures," Zillow said.

The property features a waterfall, a gazebo, a pasture and woods.

The idyllic home on the property is 3,800 square foot, one-story tall residence with a wrap-around front porch.

The property is only minutes away from downtown Waynesville.

Built in 2018, the farmhouse has a more modern style. Hiking trails are only feet away from the property.

The bright and inviting space is more than 5,000 square feet and has four bedrooms.