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 the price history for 488 Bray Ford Rd?

488 Bray Ford Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $12,500 in December 2015.

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 488 Bray Ford Rd?

The closest schools to 488 Bray Ford 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 488 Bray Ford Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 488 Bray Ford Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

488 Bray Ford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,192 sqft (on 0.60 acres)

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,192 sqft

(on 0.60 acres)

Home Value

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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
1036 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	0.36	Single-Family Home	$228,000	09/25/25	4	1.5	1,710
101 Coconut Trl, Dobson, NC	1.02	Single-Family Home	$60,000	12/11/25	2	1	1,558
777 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	0.45	Single-Family Home	$330,000	11/10/25	2	1	2,280
6248 State Highway 268, Dobson, NC	1.01	Single-Family Home	$60,000	12/11/25	1	1	889
777 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	0.47	Single-Family Home	$330,000	11/07/25	2	2	3,032
6433 State Highway 268, Dobson, NC	1.27	Single-Family Home	$260,000	07/17/26	2	1.5	850
1236 Stony Knoll Rd, Dobson, NC	2.57	Single-Family Home	$2,000	09/19/25	2	1	2,565
4640 State Highway 268, Dobson, NC	2.44	Single-Family Home	$222,500	11/13/25	3	2	1,390
166 Coe Rd, Ararat, NC	2.96	Single-Family Home	$223,000	12/12/25	3	1	1,068
419 Reece Rd, Dobson, NC	2.93	Single-Family Home	$256,000	11/12/25	3	2	1,386

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
1036 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.36	$241,300	4	1.5	1,710	Off Market
777 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.45	$330,000	2	1	2,280	Recently Sold
1103 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.48	$324,700	3	2	1,735	Off Market
O'Nc Hwy #268-W, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041	0.51	$20,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
5956 US Highway 268, Dobson, NC 27017	0.55	$289,500	2	2	1,344	For Sale
Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.69	-	-	-	-	Off Market
131 Double Creek Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.75	$169,500	1	1.5	820	Off Market
6248 State Highway 268, Dobson, NC 27017	1.01	$60,000	1	1	889	Recently Sold
313 Double Creek Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.03	$462,200	3	2	2,024	Off Market
49/ACRE S Bray Ford Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
357 Double Creek Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.12	$370,300	3	2	1,698	Off Market
134 English Primrose Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	1.21	$379,700	3	2	1,852	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Year Built

1942

Lot Size

0.6 acres

Living Area

1,192 sqft

About this House

This property is located at 488 Bray Ford Rd in Dobson, NC and is a residential home on 1 acre of land. It needs a full gut / rehab, but estimated ARV is between $100K & $130K. It's also part of Surry County and has 3 bedroom(s), 1 bathroom(s). This Home was built in 1942 and is tax assessed at $25K. Great lot for re-build! The median price for homes in this area sale between $100K & $200K. **Make an Offer**

488 Bray Ford Rd, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,192 sqft unknown built in 1942. It last sold for $12,500 on Dec 10, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,184/month.

Home Details for 488 Bray Ford Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Other, Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Footing

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style Property Type: Unknown

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.60 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 10, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$12,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$733	$114,390

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Market trends in Dobson

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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 488 Bray Ford Rd

What is the price history for 488 Bray Ford Rd?
488 Bray Ford Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $12,500 in December 2015.
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 488 Bray Ford Rd?
The closest schools to 488 Bray Ford 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 488 Bray Ford Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 488 Bray Ford Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.