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

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 494 Buck Fork Rd?

The closest schools to 494 Buck Fork 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).

How big is the lot at 494 Buck Fork Rd?

The lot at 494 Buck Fork Rd in Dobson, NC is about 25.6 acres .

OFF MARKET

$125,640

Tax assessed value

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,088 sqft (on 25.57 acres)

494 Buck Fork Rd, Dobson, NC 27017

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
4681 Rockford Rd, Dobson, NC	1.44	Single-Family Home	$375,000	05/18/26	2	2	1,683
1627 Stony Knoll Rd, Dobson, NC	1.29	Single-Family Home	$300,000	12/12/25	3	2	1,472
9877 US Highway 601, Dobson, NC	1.72	Single-Family Home	$52,000	09/12/25	2	1	724
1236 Stony Knoll Rd, Dobson, NC	1.81	Single-Family Home	$2,000	09/19/25	2	1	2,565
2335 Dobbins Rd, Boonville, NC	2.65	Single-Family Home	$500,000	12/08/25	3	2	2,052
1565 Old Rockford Rd, Dobson, NC	2.86	Single-Family Home	$550,000	03/20/26	3	2.5	1,787
1229 Lightning Cross Road, Boonville, NC	2.53	Single-Family Home	$190,000	10/29/25	3	2	1,514
267 Rolling Springs Ln, Elkin, NC	2.89	Single-Family Home	$410,000	04/02/26	3	2	1,600
2605 Dobbins Rd, Boonville, NC	3.13	Single-Family Home	$3,000	05/14/26	2	1	912
8736 US Highway 601, Dobson, NC	3.02	Single-Family Home	$242,500	02/20/26	4	2	1,918

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
260 Buck Fork Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.60	$259,900	3	2	1,930	For Sale
Jarvis Plantation Rd #Z, Dobson, NC 27017	0.63	-	-	-	-	Off Market
940 Buck Fork Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.78	-	-	-	-	Off Market
940 Buck Fork Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.81	-	-	-	-	Off Market
311 Frasier Fir Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	0.83	$292,300	3	2	1,610	Off Market
Chandler Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.92	$508,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
Rabbit Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.96	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1066 Buck Fork Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.97	$449,500	5	2	2,988	Off Market
747 Chandler Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.01	$275,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
Address Not Disclosed, Dobson, NC 27017	1.01	-	-	-	-	Off Market
386 Morgan Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
335 Phillips Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	1.10	$105,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1945

Lot Size

25.57 acres

Living Area

1,088 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 494 Buck Fork Rd, Dobson, NC. 494 Buck Fork Rd is in Dobson, NC and in ZIP code 27017. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,088 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 25.57 acres and was built in 1945.

494 Buck Fork Rd, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home built in 1945. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,332/month.

Home Details for 494 Buck Fork Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Footing

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1945Year Updated: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 25.57 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2017	$532	$125,640

Home facts updated by county records

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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 494 Buck Fork Rd

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 494 Buck Fork Rd?
The closest schools to 494 Buck Fork 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).
How big is the lot at 494 Buck Fork Rd?
The lot at 494 Buck Fork Rd in Dobson, NC is about 25.6 acres.