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 172 Emerson Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC is $234,100 .

What is the price history for 172 Emerson Rd?

172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $88,800 in March 2003.

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 172 Emerson Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 172 Emerson Rd?

The lot at 172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC is about 1 acre .

OFF MARKET

172 Emerson Rd
Dobson, NC 27017

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,238 sqft (on 1 acre)

$234,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,386/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$234,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,386/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,238 sqft

(on 1 acre)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$234K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.3%)

Since last sale

$145K (+163.2%)

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 +158% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$234K
July 2026	$235K
June 2026	$237K
May 2026	$236K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$228K
February 2026	$224K
January 2026	$217K
2025
December 2025	$223K
November 2025	$226K
October 2025	$228K
September 2025	$231K
August 2025	$231K
July 2025	$233K
June 2025	$234K
May 2025	$233K
April 2025	$229K
March 2025	$227K
February 2025	$223K
January 2025	$218K
2024
December 2024	$224K
November 2024	$225K
March 2024	$221K
February 2024	$215K
January 2024	$211K
2023
December 2023	$210K
November 2023	$213K
October 2023	$213K
September 2023	$212K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$217K
June 2023	$217K
May 2023	$197K
April 2023	$193K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$167K
January 2023	$158K
2022
December 2022	$161K
November 2022	$163K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$167K
August 2022	$167K
July 2022	$166K
June 2022	$167K
May 2022	$164K
April 2022	$160K
March 2022	$163K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$162K
2021
December 2021	$160K
November 2021	$161K
October 2021	$161K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$156K
July 2021	$157K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$121K
April 2021	$120K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$113K
January 2021	$112K
2020
December 2020	$112K
November 2020	$112K
October 2020	$109K
September 2020	$107K
August 2020	$105K
July 2020	$104K
June 2020	$103K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$104K
March 2020	$104K
February 2020	$104K
January 2020	$104K
2019
December 2019	$105K
November 2019	$106K
October 2019	$104K
September 2019	$106K
August 2019	$106K
July 2019	$105K
June 2019	$106K
May 2019	$104K
April 2019	$104K
March 2019	$105K
February 2019	$103K
January 2019	$101K
2018
December 2018	$101K
November 2018	$101K
October 2018	$102K
September 2018	$100K
August 2018	$101K
July 2018	$105K
June 2018	$101K
May 2018	$101K
April 2018	$100K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$103K
January 2018	$104K
2017
December 2017	$104K
November 2017	$101K
October 2017	$100K
September 2017	$103K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$103K
June 2017	$104K
May 2017	$104K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$98K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$98K
2016
December 2016	$93K
November 2016	$95K
October 2016	$93K
September 2016	$91K
August 2016	$91K

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
1783 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	1.09	Single-Family Home	$283,000	12/19/25	3	2	1,487
397 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	1.51	Single-Family Home	$175,000	04/20/26	3	1.5	1,450
3986 Red Brush Rd, Mount Airy, NC	1.79	Single-Family Home	$125,500	04/16/26	3	2	2,079
205 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	1.90	Single-Family Home	$215,000	10/31/25	3	2	1,291
3959 Red Brush Rd, Mount Airy, NC	1.87	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/18/25	3	1	1,189
2069 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	1.62	Single-Family Home	$59,500	04/29/26	2	1	1,318
615 White Dirt Rd, Dobson, NC	1.62	Single-Family Home	$250,000	02/27/26	3	2	3,370
3118 Red Brush Rd, Mount Airy, NC	2.24	Single-Family Home	$257,000	05/15/26	3	2	1,975
3808 Old Highway 601, Mount Airy, NC	2.60	Single-Family Home	$256,000	08/25/25	3	1.5	1,866
205 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	2.47	Single-Family Home	$188,000	11/10/25	3	1	1,032

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
Jacob St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Xx Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.85	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1761 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.06	$193,700	2	1	842	Off Market
1783 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.09	$283,000	3	2	1,487	Recently Sold
540 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.25	$239,700	3	2	1,828	Off Market
Tobe Hudson Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.34	-	-	-	-	Off Market
512 Potts Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.35	-	4	1	1,025	Off Market
Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.47	-	-	-	-	Off Market
397 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.51	$175,000	3	1.5	1,450	Recently Sold
Potts Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.55	-	-	-	-	Off Market

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

1984

Lot Size

1 acre

Living Area

1,238 sqft

Price/Sqft

$189

Parking

Garage

About this House

3 BR/2 BA brick rancher with mountain views. Home features beautiful koi pond with pump, new roof in 2016, eat-in kitchen, parquet wood flooring, & wired storage building. Personal Property to Remain: Refrig & Stove. Investigations did not disclose the existence of a septic permit.

172 Emerson Rd, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,238 sqft single-family home built in 1984. It last sold for $88,800 on Mar 25, 2003. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $234,100, with a rent estimate of $1,561/month.

Home Details for 172 Emerson Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Interior Details Additional StorageTypes of Rooms: WorkshopStorage
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: FootingPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Carport, Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1 acre

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$107,000
Apr 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$107,000
Mar 25, 2003 Source: Triad MLS #W281365	Sold	$88,800

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$817	$131,230

Additional Cost

Market trends in Dobson

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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 172 Emerson Rd

What is 172 Emerson Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC is $234,100.
What is the price history for 172 Emerson Rd?
172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $88,800 in March 2003.
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 172 Emerson Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 172 Emerson Rd?
The lot at 172 Emerson Rd in Dobson, NC is about 1 acre.