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 253 Ashley Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC is $465,300 .

What is the price history for 253 Ashley Dr?

253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC last sold for $297,900 in September 2020.

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 253 Ashley Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

Does 253 Ashley Dr have laundry facilities?

Yes, 253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$465,300

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
3 Baths
5,660 sqft (on 1.40 acres)

253 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017

Est. Refi. Payment $2,716/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 29, 2020 for $297,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$465K

Since last month

$700 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$11K (+2.5%)

Since last sale

$169K (+56.7%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$467K
August 2026	$465K
July 2026	$468K
June 2026	$472K
May 2026	$452K
April 2026	$445K
March 2026	$443K
February 2026	$433K
January 2026	$433K
2025
December 2025	$439K
November 2025	$447K
October 2025	$457K
September 2025	$453K
August 2025	$455K
July 2025	$457K
June 2025	$460K
May 2025	$458K
April 2025	$449K
March 2025	$439K
February 2025	$436K
January 2025	$441K
2024
December 2024	$442K
November 2024	$452K
March 2024	$435K
February 2024	$427K
January 2024	$420K
2023
December 2023	$424K
November 2023	$425K
October 2023	$428K
September 2023	$428K
August 2023	$427K
July 2023	$422K
June 2023	$426K
May 2023	$417K
April 2023	$410K
March 2023	$405K
February 2023	$394K
January 2023	$390K
2022
December 2022	$394K
November 2022	$405K
October 2022	$408K
September 2022	$406K
August 2022	$407K
July 2022	$408K
June 2022	$399K
May 2022	$397K
April 2022	$391K
March 2022	$379K
February 2022	$351K
January 2022	$347K
2021
December 2021	$343K
November 2021	$342K
October 2021	$344K
September 2021	$342K
August 2021	$341K
July 2021	$343K
June 2021	$330K
May 2021	$313K
April 2021	$312K
March 2021	$294K
February 2021	$290K
January 2021	$286K
2020
December 2020	$288K
November 2020	$294K
October 2020	$299K
September 2020	$284K
August 2020	$291K
July 2020	$286K
June 2020	$288K
May 2020	$291K
April 2020	$305K
March 2020	$321K
February 2020	$320K
January 2020	$320K
2019
December 2019	$330K
November 2019	$328K
October 2019	$329K
September 2019	$325K
August 2019	$271K
July 2019	$278K
June 2019	$271K
May 2019	$258K
April 2019	$261K
March 2019	$259K
February 2019	$265K
January 2019	$260K
2018
December 2018	$257K
November 2018	$263K
October 2018	$257K
September 2018	$259K
August 2018	$272K
July 2018	$268K
June 2018	$268K
May 2018	$266K
April 2018	$263K
March 2018	$262K
February 2018	$258K
January 2018	$260K
2017
December 2017	$256K
November 2017	$255K
October 2017	$252K
September 2017	$254K
August 2017	$250K
July 2017	$244K
June 2017	$243K
May 2017	$248K
April 2017	$247K
March 2017	$248K
February 2017	$246K
January 2017	$243K
2016
December 2016	$256K
November 2016	$259K
October 2016	$258K
September 2016	$260K

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
170 Surrey Court Dr, Dobson, NC	0.17	Single-Family Home	$500,000	06/03/26	3	3	5,500
215 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.26	Single-Family Home	$305,000	04/14/26	3	2	1,441
142 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.33	Single-Family Home	$300,000	03/23/26	4	3	2,609
203 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.23	Single-Family Home	$310,000	08/20/26	3	2	1,400
111 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.31	Single-Family Home	$324,600	04/10/26	2	2	1,704
186 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC	0.14	Single-Family Home	$230,000	09/24/25	3	1.5	1,234
147 Michael Dr, Dobson, NC	0.21	Single-Family Home	$230,000	03/31/26	3	2	1,550
394 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC	0.86	Single-Family Home	$392,500	12/19/25	4	3	2,829
204 Windsor Park Dr, Dobson, NC	0.73	Single-Family Home	$490,000	08/14/26	4	3.5	3,194
116 Stratford Pl, Dobson, NC	0.80	Single-Family Home	$400,000	08/27/26	3	3	5,529

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
202 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	$295,800	3	1.5	1,199	Off Market
186 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.14	$244,200	3	1.5	1,234	Off Market
203 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.23	$310,000	3	2	1,400	Recently Sold
Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.24	-	-	-	-	Off Market
147 Michael Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.21	$230,000	3	2	1,550	Recently Sold
215 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.26	$305,000	3	2	1,441	Recently Sold
130 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.23	$274,100	3	1	1,392	Off Market
264 Lake Elva Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	0.27	$230,000	3	2	1,755	Off Market
194 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.31	$369,000	3	2	2,184	Off Market
111 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.31	$324,600	2	2	1,704	Recently Sold
142 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.33	$300,000	4	3	2,609	Recently Sold
149 Vance St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.42	$255,000	3	1.5	1,550	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

Single-Family Home

Built in 1971

1.4 acre lot

5,660 sqft

$82/sqft

Garage

About this House

2.5 acres w/ POND ON PROPERTY. 5BD/4BA, large open kitchen, breakfast & living room, tons of cabinets and counter top space, new SS appliances, new flooring throughout, master w/ custom tiled bathroom, separate tiled shower, custom vanity area, lots of room for entertaining, gorgeous views of the pond from inside and on the lovely covered front porch and patio area. Large back deck, 2yr old roof, new windows & HVAC system, 2 car attached carport. Basement has bonus living space, bathroom & storage.

253 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 5,660 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $297,900 on Sep 29, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $465,300, with a rent estimate of $3,557/month.

Home Details for 253 Ashley Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticTypes of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, PantryStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: FootingPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport, Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.40 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 29, 2020 Source: Triad MLS #983954	Sold	$297,900
Jul 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$298,500
Jul 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,500 Price increased by 3%
Jul 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$289,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jul 14, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,420 Price decreased by 0%
Jul 10, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,440 Price decreased by 0%
Jul 8, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,480 Price decreased by 0%
Jun 5, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,500 Price decreased by 0%
Jun 3, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,600 Price decreased by 0%
May 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,700 Price decreased by 0%
May 26, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,800 Price decreased by 0%
May 22, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$298,900 Price decreased by 0%
May 5, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$299,900 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$315,000 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 1, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$325,000
Feb 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$335,000
Jan 10, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$335,000 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$340,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,997	$335,020

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Market trends in Dobson

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Rockford Elementary School
PK-5
Public
305 Students
Surry County School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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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
11mo 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 253 Ashley Dr

What is 253 Ashley Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC is $465,300.
What is the price history for 253 Ashley Dr?
253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC last sold for $297,900 in September 2020.
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 253 Ashley Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
Does 253 Ashley Dr have laundry facilities?
Yes, 253 Ashley Dr in Dobson, NC has in-unit laundry.