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 $175,000 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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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
Simpson Mill Rd, Dobson, NC	1.08	Lot/Land	$45,700	07/08/26	-	-
876 Rock Hill Church Rd, Ararat, NC	1.97	Lot/Land	$260,000	05/15/26	-	-
157 Buttercup Ln #1 & 2, Ararat, NC	2.77	Lot/Land	$250,000	07/30/26	-	-
X Miller Gap Rd, Ararat, NC	2.98	Lot/Land	$338,000	03/11/26	-	-

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
Venable Rd, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041	0.26	-	-	-	-	Off Market
3442 Siloam Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.38	$344,800	3	2	1,718	Off Market
337 Bunker Meacham Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.48	-	-	-	-	Off Market
432 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.57	$224,900	3	2	1,493	For Sale
448 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.58	$224,000	3	2	1,510	Off Market
330 Tom Jones Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.68	$285,300	2	2	1,600	Off Market
306 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.72	$338,600	3	3	2,368	Off Market
219 Palamino Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.80	-	-	-	-	Off Market
915 Pratt Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.92	$282,600	3	2.5	1,712	Off Market
2724 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.03	$175,000	2	-	1,096	Recently Sold
2742 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.04	$388,600	2	1	1,374	Off Market

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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 $175,000 on Apr 19, 2021 (9% below the $193,000 asking price). It is currently off market.

Home Details for Venable Rd

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
View No View

Exterior Features
Frontage Road Frontage: Easement, 2-LaneNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: None
Farm & Range Frontage Length: Total Road Frontage: 2435

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 86

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
Property Information Usage of Home: Hunting, Investment, Modular, Multi-Family, Recreational, Single Family, TimberParcel Number: 591500876240

Price & Status
Price List Price: $193,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Apr 19 2021

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: Dobson

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 47.64 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Owner Sale

Offer
Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Federal Land Bank

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 002506Living Area Range Units: Square Feet

Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago

Listed by Rass Bagley, III, (336) 953-1852

RE/MAX Central Realty

Bought with: Rass Bagley, III, (336) 953-1852, RE/MAX Central Realty

Source: Triad MLS, MLS#002506

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 19, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #002506	Sold	$175,000
Feb 9, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #002506	Pending	$193,000

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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
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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

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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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Homes for sale near Venable Rd

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51.48 ACRES
$750,000
460 Greene Rd,
Dobson, NC 27017
AUCTION
19.95 ACRES
$1
643 Radar Rd,
Ararat, NC 27007
Michael Rogers Auctioneers, Inc.
0.46 ACRES
$150,000
308 S Main St #2,
Dobson, NC 27017
9 ACRES
$150,000
Gillespie St,
Dobson, NC 27017
0.67 ACRES
$10,000
Nancy Dr,
Mount Airy, NC 27030
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Off Market Homes Near Venable Rd

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SOLD
AUG 6, 2026
$239,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,027 sqft
193 Creed Rd,
Mount Airy, NC 27030
SOLD
AUG 5, 2026
$459,000
Winchester Dr,
Pinnacle, NC 27007
SOLD
AUG 5, 2026
$459,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,817 sqft
121 Winchester Dr,
Ararat, NC 27007
SOLD
JUL 30, 2026
$250,000
157 Buttercup Ln,
Ararat, NC 27007
SOLD
JUL 30, 2026
$250,000
157 Buttercup Ln #1 & 2,
Ararat, NC 27007
SOLD
JUL 28, 2026
$112,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,880 sqft
441 Creed Rd,
Ararat, NC 27007
SOLD
JUL 28, 2026
$156,298
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,075 sqft
470 Quaker Church Rd,
Siloam, NC 27047
SOLD
JUL 17, 2026
$260,000
2 bd
1.5 ba
850 sqft
6433 State Highway 268,
Dobson, NC 27017
SOLD
JUL 8, 2026
$18,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,292 sqft
294 Danley Rd,
Ararat, NC 27007
SOLD
JUL 8, 2026
$45,700
Simpson Mill Rd,
Dobson, NC 27017
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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 $175,000 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).

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Venable Rd
Dobson, NC 27017