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 3228 Simpson Mill Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3228 Simpson Mill Rd in Dobson, NC is $154,000 .

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 3228 Simpson Mill Rd?

The closest schools to 3228 Simpson Mill 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).

Does 3228 Simpson Mill Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 3228 Simpson Mill Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3228 Simpson Mill Rd?

The lot at 3228 Simpson Mill Rd in Dobson, NC is about 0.75 acres (32,670 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

3228 Simpson Mill Rd
Dobson, NC 27017

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,948 sqft (on 0.75 acres)

$154,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $942/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$154,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $942/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

1 Bath

2,948 sqft

(on 0.75 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$154K

Since last month

$600 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$15K (+10.5%)

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 +116% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$154K
July 2026	$153K
June 2026	$152K
May 2026	$150K
April 2026	$144K
March 2026	$139K
February 2026	$127K
January 2026	$124K
2025
December 2025	$133K
November 2025	$137K
October 2025	$150K
September 2025	$139K
2024
January 2024	$104K
2023
December 2023	$110K
November 2023	$133K
September 2023	$132K
August 2023	$128K
July 2023	$134K
May 2023	$116K
January 2023	$107K
2022
December 2022	$113K
November 2022	$121K
October 2022	$126K
September 2022	$128K
August 2022	$130K
June 2022	$147K
May 2022	$143K
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$107K
January 2022	$109K
2021
December 2021	$114K
November 2021	$117K
October 2021	$118K
September 2021	$116K
August 2021	$117K
July 2021	$120K
June 2021	$115K
May 2021	$106K
April 2021	$106K
March 2021	$99K
February 2021	$97K
January 2021	$96K
2020
December 2020	$95K
November 2020	$93K
October 2020	$94K
September 2020	$95K
August 2020	$84K
July 2020	$85K
June 2020	$87K
May 2020	$87K
April 2020	$87K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$91K
January 2020	$82K
2019
December 2019	$83K
November 2019	$84K
October 2019	$87K
September 2019	$91K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$97K
June 2019	$95K
May 2019	$93K
April 2019	$94K
March 2019	$93K
February 2019	$92K
January 2019	$93K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$91K
October 2018	$91K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$87K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$84K
April 2018	$83K
March 2018	$84K
February 2018	$81K
January 2018	$80K
2017
December 2017	$88K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$90K
September 2017	$87K
August 2017	$89K
July 2017	$85K
June 2017	$88K
May 2017	$88K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$84K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$75K
November 2016	$76K
October 2016	$74K
September 2016	$73K
August 2016	$71K

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
101 Coconut Trl, Dobson, NC	1.63	Single-Family Home	$60,000	12/11/25	2	1	1,558
777 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	1.45	Single-Family Home	$330,000	11/10/25	2	1	2,280
777 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	1.44	Single-Family Home	$330,000	11/07/25	2	2	3,032
203 Turkey Ford Church Rd, Mount Airy, NC	1.49	Single-Family Home	$4,000	06/10/26	3	1	3,540
2724 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC	0.86	Single-Family Home	$175,000	02/17/26	2	-	1,096
6248 State Highway 268, Dobson, NC	1.62	Single-Family Home	$60,000	12/11/25	1	1	889
1036 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	1.97	Single-Family Home	$228,000	09/25/25	4	1.5	1,710
1261 Turkey Ford Rd, Mount Airy, NC	2.00	Single-Family Home	$306,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,529
166 Coe Rd, Ararat, NC	2.07	Single-Family Home	$223,000	12/12/25	3	1	1,068
1783 Turner Mountain Rd, Mount Airy, NC	2.29	Single-Family Home	$515,000	04/30/26	4	2.5	2,532

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
306 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.44	$340,400	3	3	2,368	Off Market
SIMPSON MILL Rd, Ararat, NC 27017	0.46	-	-	-	-	Off Market
432 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.69	$224,900	3	2	1,493	For Sale
448 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.71	$223,300	3	2	1,510	Off Market
2742 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	0.80	$388,900	2	1	1,374	Off Market
2724 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	0.86	$175,000	2	-	1,096	Recently Sold
Simpson Mill Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.89	$45,700	-	-	-	Recently Sold
460 Greene Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.97	$750,000	-	-	-	For Sale
Venable Rd, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041	0.98	-	-	-	-	Off Market
337 Bunker Meacham Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.98	-	-	-	-	Off Market
219 Palamino Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	1.00	$299,900	-	-	-	Off Market
Venable Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.08	-	-	-	-	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

1947

Lot Size

0.75 acres

Living Area

2,948 sqft

Price/Sqft

$52

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3228 Simpson Mill Rd, Dobson, NC. 3228 Simpson Mill Rd is in Dobson, NC and in ZIP code 27017. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 2,948 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.75 acres and was built in 1947.

3228 Simpson Mill Rd, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,948 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $154,000, with a rent estimate of $1,632/month.

Home Details for 3228 Simpson Mill Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stucco, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Footing
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.75 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$354	$100,620

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Dobson

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

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 3228 Simpson Mill Rd

What is 3228 Simpson Mill Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3228 Simpson Mill Rd in Dobson, NC is $154,000.
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 3228 Simpson Mill Rd?
The closest schools to 3228 Simpson Mill 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).
Does 3228 Simpson Mill Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 3228 Simpson Mill Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3228 Simpson Mill Rd?
The lot at 3228 Simpson Mill Rd in Dobson, NC is about 0.75 acres (32,670 sq ft).