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 159 Vance St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 159 Vance St in Dobson, NC is $237,900 .

What is the price history for 159 Vance St?

159 Vance St in Dobson, NC last sold for $165,000 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 .

Does 159 Vance St have air conditioning?

Yes, 159 Vance St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 159 Vance St?

The lot at 159 Vance St in Dobson, NC is about 0.50 acres (21,780 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

159 Vance St
Dobson, NC 27017

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,271 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$237,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,417/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$237,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,417/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,271 sqft

(on 0.50 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$238K

Since last month

$800 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$7K (+3%)

Since last sale

$73K (+44.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +204% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$238K
July 2026	$237K
June 2026	$237K
May 2026	$238K
April 2026	$235K
March 2026	$232K
February 2026	$228K
January 2026	$222K
2025
December 2025	$229K
November 2025	$230K
October 2025	$232K
September 2025	$231K
August 2025	$231K
July 2025	$233K
June 2025	$234K
May 2025	$231K
April 2025	$228K
March 2025	$225K
February 2025	$222K
January 2025	$223K
2024
December 2024	$225K
November 2024	$228K
October 2024	$224K
September 2024	$222K
August 2024	$220K
July 2024	$217K
June 2024	$220K
May 2024	$227K
April 2024	$224K
March 2024	$220K
February 2024	$214K
January 2024	$212K
2023
December 2023	$211K
November 2023	$213K
October 2023	$214K
September 2023	$214K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$212K
June 2023	$212K
May 2023	$207K
April 2023	$205K
March 2023	$203K
February 2023	$197K
January 2023	$194K
2022
December 2022	$197K
November 2022	$209K
October 2022	$220K
September 2022	$223K
August 2022	$221K
July 2022	$201K
June 2022	$201K
May 2022	$193K
April 2022	$192K
March 2022	$190K
February 2022	$188K
January 2022	$185K
2021
December 2021	$183K
November 2021	$175K
October 2021	$174K
September 2021	$175K
August 2021	$168K
July 2021	$167K
June 2021	$167K
May 2021	$166K
April 2021	$165K
March 2021	$169K
February 2021	$165K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$71K
November 2020	$71K
October 2020	$70K
September 2020	$69K
August 2020	$69K
July 2020	$69K
June 2020	$69K
May 2020	$69K
April 2020	$68K
March 2020	$68K
February 2020	$68K
January 2020	$68K
2019
December 2019	$67K
November 2019	$67K
October 2019	$67K
September 2019	$67K
August 2019	$51K
July 2019	$52K
June 2019	$52K
May 2019	$51K
April 2019	$51K
March 2019	$53K
February 2019	$88K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$87K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$87K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$86K
February 2018	$85K
January 2018	$85K
2017
December 2017	$82K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$83K
July 2017	$82K
June 2017	$83K
May 2017	$84K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$81K
February 2017	$80K
January 2017	$79K
2016
December 2016	$82K
November 2016	$81K
October 2016	$82K
September 2016	$80K
August 2016	$78K

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	Bed	Bath	Sqft
149 Vance St, Dobson, NC	0.02	Single-Family Home	$255,000	04/24/26	3	1.5	1,550
147 Michael Dr, Dobson, NC	0.20	Single-Family Home	$230,000	03/31/26	3	2	1,550
186 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC	0.29	Single-Family Home	$230,000	09/24/25	3	1.5	1,234
127 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC	0.37	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/19/25	3	1.5	1,368
203 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.47	Single-Family Home	$310,000	08/20/26	3	2	1,400
142 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.43	Single-Family Home	$300,000	03/23/26	4	3	2,609
111 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.35	Single-Family Home	$324,600	04/10/26	2	2	1,704
215 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.51	Single-Family Home	$305,000	04/14/26	3	2	1,441
108 Dew St, Dobson, NC	0.16	Single-Family Home	$2,500	09/02/25	3	2	5,180
422 S Main St, Dobson, NC	0.98	Single-Family Home	$225,000	09/19/25	3	2	1,750

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
149 Vance St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.02	$255,000	3	1.5	1,550	Recently Sold
139 Vance St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.04	$272,700	3	3	1,384	Off Market
130 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.19	$274,600	3	1	1,392	Off Market
147 Michael Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.20	$230,000	3	2	1,550	Recently Sold
186 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.29	$241,600	3	1.5	1,234	Off Market
202 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.30	$292,100	3	1.5	1,199	Off Market
111 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.35	$324,600	2	2	1,704	Recently Sold
700 College Place Ave, Dobson, NC 27017	0.30	$838,100	Studio	-	-	Off Market
127 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.37	$145,000	3	1.5	1,368	Recently Sold
204 Windsor Park Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.33	$490,000	4	3.5	3,194	Recently Sold
100 Knight Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	0.33	$550,000	Studio	-	-	Recently Sold
142 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.43	$300,000	4	3	2,609	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1966

Lot Size

0.5 acres

Living Area

1,271 sqft

Price/Sqft

$187

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 159 Vance St, Dobson, NC. 159 Vance St is in Dobson, NC and in ZIP code 27017. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,271 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.50 acres and was built in 1966.

159 Vance St, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,271 sqft single-family home built in 1966. It last sold for $165,000 on Apr 14, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $237,900, with a rent estimate of $1,548/month.

Home Details for 159 Vance St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Interior Details Additional StorageStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: BrickFoundation Type: FootingPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Carport, Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 14, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1013004	Sold	$165,000
Feb 21, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$169,900
Feb 20, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1013004	Listed For Sale	$169,900
Sep 11, 2019 Source: Triad MLS #925304	Sold	$66,598
Aug 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$54,000
Aug 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$54,000
Apr 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$54,000
Mar 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$54,000
Mar 21, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$94,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,044	$170,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Dobson

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Available listings

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Around this home

Dobson Elementary School
PK-5
Public
335 Students
Surry County School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
N/A
Parent Review
16y ago
1 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 159 Vance St

What is 159 Vance St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 159 Vance St in Dobson, NC is $237,900.
What is the price history for 159 Vance St?
159 Vance St in Dobson, NC last sold for $165,000 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.
Does 159 Vance St have air conditioning?
Yes, 159 Vance St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 159 Vance St?
The lot at 159 Vance St in Dobson, NC is about 0.50 acres (21,780 sq ft).