Is parking easy in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Dobson, NC walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's wildlife

Does Dobson, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say kids play outside

Is Dobson, NC walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Dobson, NC have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are sidewalks

Do residents of Dobson, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Dobson, NC?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

Is Dobson, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's dog friendly

What is the price history for Venable Rd?

Venable Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $109,000 in April 2021.

Is Dobson a buyer's or seller's market?

Dobson is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Dobson?

Residents describe Dobson, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and neighborly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Dobson, NC .

What are the closest schools to Venable Rd?

The closest schools to Venable Rd in Dobson, NC are Central Middle School (rated 6/10), Copeland Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Surry Central High School (rated 4/10).

OFF MARKET

Venable Rd
Dobson, NC 27017

(on 47.64 acres)

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
Simpson Mill Rd, Dobson, NC	1.10	Lot/Land	$45,700	07/08/26	-	-
142 Edinburg Way, Dobson, NC	1.36	Lot/Land	$26,000	02/04/26	-	-
3283 Ararat Rd, Ararat, NC	2.47	Lot/Land	$143,000	03/30/26	-	-
O'Nc Hwy #268-W, Pilot Mountain, NC	1.63	Lot/Land	$20,000	01/07/26	-	-
5990 State Highway 268, Dobson, NC	1.68	Lot/Land	$20,000	01/07/26	-	-
766 Beacon Ln, Moun, NC	2.04	Lot/Land	$35,000	05/07/26	-	-
876 Rock Hill Church Rd, Ararat, NC	2.47	Lot/Land	$260,000	05/15/26	-	-
X Miller Gap Rd, Ararat, NC	2.87	Lot/Land	$338,000	03/11/26	-	-
Miller gap Rd, Siloam, NC	2.89	Lot/Land	$338,000	03/11/26	-	-
440 Romie Snow Rd, Dobson, NC	2.89	Lot/Land	$60,000	11/14/25	-	-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
432 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.06	$224,900	3	2	1,493	For Sale
448 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.09	$223,300	3	2	1,510	Off Market
306 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.22	$337,600	3	3	2,368	Off Market
337 Bunker Meacham Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.33	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Venable Rd, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041	0.35	-	-	-	-	Off Market
219 Palamino Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.46	$301,000	-	-	-	Off Market
3442 Siloam Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.53	$343,600	3	2	1,718	Off Market
460 Greene Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.75	$750,000	-	-	-	For Sale
915 Pratt Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.98	$276,800	3	2.5	1,712	Off Market
2742 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.02	$388,900	2	1	1,374	Off Market
2724 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.05	$175,000	2	-	1,096	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Lot Size

47.64 acres

About this House

Beautiful tract of land that can have many uses...Build a cabin for a weekend get away spot...Have that special place to hunt, shoot, ride 4-wheelers or even clear a section to bring your camper in for the weekend...Of course, you can also build your forever home here as well...Located near 503 Venable Road in case the directions are not clear...Taxes reflect the advantage of the timber deferred rate, be sure to ask the Listing Agent about this...Land was timbered and replanted in pines about 12 years ago so they should be ready to harvest if you desire in 10-15 years...General Lee Trail provides deeded access to a 2 acre tract behind this property...With over 2,400 feet of road frontage and General Lee Trail there is a possiblilty of selling a few lots to recoup the initial investment of buying this property, of course this will need to be approved by the County and perk tests and surveys done...Discuss with the Listing Agent, he has experience doing this with other properties.

Venable Rd, Dobson, NC 27017 is a lot/land. It last sold for $109,000 on Apr 19, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,071/month.

Home Details for Venable Rd

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Lot Information
Lot Area: 47.64 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 19, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$109,000
Feb 9, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$193,000
Nov 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$193,000
Aug 30, 2017 Source: Triad MLS #849058	Sold	$150,390

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Market trends in Dobson

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Copeland Elementary School
PK-5
Public
252 Students
Surry County School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
great school , gradkids goes there ,my oldest went there n now shes in high school.. still talks about going there
Parent Review
15y ago
3 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Dobson

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say parking is easy
80 % Say car is needed
70 % Say yards are well-kept
64 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
58 % Say it's quiet
56 % Say there's wildlife
54 % Say there's holiday spirit
44 % Say kids play outside
40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
40 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say there are community events
25 % Say it's dog friendly

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

David
Resident
10mo ago
"It’s a very inhospitable place. People are not friendly and you will feel like an outsider. The town is quite boring. If you’re looking for a quiet place to retire, I guess this would be an okay town. "
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kat_luvr2003
13y ago
"I live here! The park is close, They have free fireworks ,and concerts,play areas,fishing,baseball,basketball,and many more "
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Frequently asked questions about Venable Rd

What is the price history for Venable Rd?
Venable Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $109,000 in April 2021.
Is Dobson a buyer's or seller's market?
Dobson is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Dobson?
Residents describe Dobson, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and neighborly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Dobson, NC.
What are the closest schools to Venable Rd?
The closest schools to Venable Rd in Dobson, NC are Central Middle School (rated 6/10), Copeland Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Surry Central High School (rated 4/10).