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 381 Forest Oaks Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC is $416,900 .

What is the price history for 381 Forest Oaks Dr?

381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC last sold for $256,000 in May 2019.

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 381 Forest Oaks Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

Does 381 Forest Oaks Dr have a pool?

Yes, 381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$416,900

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,683 sqft (on 0.48 acres)

381 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC 27017

Est. Refi. Payment $2,519/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 24, 2019 for $256,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$417K

Since last month

$1K (+0.2%)

Since last year

$14K (+3.5%)

Since last sale

$163K (+63.7%)

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 +150% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$419K
August 2026	$418K
July 2026	$416K
June 2026	$417K
May 2026	$412K
April 2026	$403K
March 2026	$401K
February 2026	$396K
January 2026	$389K
2025
December 2025	$404K
November 2025	$403K
October 2025	$404K
September 2025	$405K
August 2025	$402K
July 2025	$405K
June 2025	$408K
May 2025	$399K
April 2025	$395K
March 2025	$392K
February 2025	$387K
January 2025	$390K
2024
December 2024	$392K
November 2024	$401K
October 2024	$394K
September 2024	$393K
August 2024	$392K
July 2024	$383K
June 2024	$386K
May 2024	$390K
April 2024	$385K
March 2024	$383K
February 2024	$376K
January 2024	$372K
2023
December 2023	$375K
November 2023	$379K
October 2023	$382K
September 2023	$383K
August 2023	$381K
July 2023	$386K
June 2023	$383K
May 2023	$371K
April 2023	$365K
March 2023	$362K
February 2023	$351K
January 2023	$347K
2022
December 2022	$351K
November 2022	$356K
October 2022	$360K
September 2022	$359K
August 2022	$358K
July 2022	$359K
June 2022	$356K
May 2022	$354K
April 2022	$348K
March 2022	$343K
February 2022	$332K
January 2022	$328K
2021
December 2021	$324K
November 2021	$324K
October 2021	$324K
September 2021	$322K
August 2021	$320K
July 2021	$321K
June 2021	$305K
May 2021	$291K
April 2021	$287K
March 2021	$286K
February 2021	$285K
January 2021	$279K
2020
December 2020	$278K
November 2020	$277K
October 2020	$272K
September 2020	$271K
August 2020	$270K
July 2020	$271K
June 2020	$270K
May 2020	$269K
April 2020	$267K
March 2020	$266K
February 2020	$265K
January 2020	$263K
2019
December 2019	$262K
November 2019	$261K
October 2019	$261K
September 2019	$260K
August 2019	$259K
July 2019	$258K
June 2019	$257K
May 2019	$256K
April 2019	$119K
March 2019	$119K
February 2019	$118K
January 2019	$118K
2018
December 2018	$117K
November 2018	$116K
October 2018	$116K
September 2018	$115K
August 2018	$115K
July 2018	$114K
June 2018	$172K
May 2018	$170K
April 2018	$172K
March 2018	$174K
February 2018	$173K
January 2018	$174K
2017
December 2017	$172K
November 2017	$166K
October 2017	$172K
September 2017	$173K
August 2017	$172K
July 2017	$170K
June 2017	$170K
May 2017	$173K
April 2017	$169K
March 2017	$166K
February 2017	$161K
January 2017	$162K
2016
December 2016	$173K
November 2016	$173K
October 2016	$171K
September 2016	$167K

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
394 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC	0.05	Single-Family Home	$392,500	12/19/25	4	3	2,829
149 Vance St, Dobson, NC	0.49	Single-Family Home	$255,000	04/24/26	3	1.5	1,550
116 Stratford Pl, Dobson, NC	0.26	Single-Family Home	$400,000	08/27/26	3	3	5,529
127 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC	0.26	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/19/25	3	1.5	1,368
142 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC	0.70	Single-Family Home	$300,000	03/23/26	4	3	2,609
204 Windsor Park Dr, Dobson, NC	0.38	Single-Family Home	$490,000	08/14/26	4	3.5	3,194
147 Michael Dr, Dobson, NC	0.71	Single-Family Home	$230,000	03/31/26	3	2	1,550
602 S Main St, Dobson, NC	0.85	Single-Family Home	$250,000	04/01/26	4	2	1,945
504 Cody Trl, Dobson, NC	0.63	Single-Family Home	$338,000	05/07/26	3	2	1,800
454 Adams St, Dobson, NC	1.07	Single-Family Home	$395,000	10/22/25	4	2	2,248

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
394 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.05	$392,500	4	3	2,829	Recently Sold
127 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.26	$145,000	3	1.5	1,368	Recently Sold
135 Stratford Pl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.38	$516,600	4	3.5	4,013	Off Market
204 Windsor Park Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.38	$490,000	4	3.5	3,194	Recently Sold
154 S Sugar Branch Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.37	$273,900	3	2	1,852	Off Market
139 Vance St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.48	$274,800	3	3	1,384	Off Market
149 Vance St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.49	$255,000	3	1.5	1,550	Recently Sold
165 Snowberry Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	0.51	$302,400	3	1	1,300	Off Market
504 Cody Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.63	$338,000	3	2	1,800	Recently Sold
130 Ashley Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.62	$274,800	3	1	1,392	Off Market
111 Arthur Haney Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.63	$324,600	2	2	1,704	Recently Sold
100 Knight Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	0.67	$550,000	Studio	-	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1971

0.48 acre lot

2,683 sqft

$155/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 381 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC. 381 Forest Oaks Dr is in Dobson, NC and in ZIP code 27017. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,683 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.48 acres and was built in 1971.

381 Forest Oaks Dr, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,683 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $256,000 on May 24, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $416,900, with a rent estimate of $2,796/month.

Home Details for 381 Forest Oaks Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.48 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 24, 2019 Source: Triad MLS #922538	Sold	$256,000
Apr 5, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$259,000
Mar 13, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$259,000
Jul 2, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$113,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,853	$310,190

Additional Cost

Market trends in Dobson

Last updated August 2026

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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
17y 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
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 381 Forest Oaks Dr

What is 381 Forest Oaks Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC is $416,900.
What is the price history for 381 Forest Oaks Dr?
381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC last sold for $256,000 in May 2019.
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 381 Forest Oaks Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
Does 381 Forest Oaks Dr have a pool?
Yes, 381 Forest Oaks Dr in Dobson, NC has a pool.