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 Ararat a buyer's or seller's market?

Ararat is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Ararat?

Residents describe Ararat, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and neighborly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ararat, NC .

What are the closest schools to 503 Venable Rd?

The closest schools to 503 Venable Rd in Ararat, 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 503 Venable Rd?

The lot at 503 Venable Rd in Ararat, NC is about 1.1 acres .

OFF MARKET

$94,980

Tax assessed value

4 Beds
1 Bath
3,912 sqft (on 1.13 acres)

503 Venable Rd, Ararat, NC 27007

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
166 Coe Rd, Ararat, NC	0.86	Single-Family Home	$223,000	12/12/25	3	1	1,068
1320 Pratt Rd, Ararat, NC	1.61	Single-Family Home	$350,000	01/06/26	3	2	2,050
4640 State Highway 268, Dobson, NC	1.86	Single-Family Home	$222,500	11/13/25	3	2	1,390
2724 Simpson Mill Rd, Mount Airy, NC	1.20	Single-Family Home	$175,000	02/17/26	2	-	1,096
156 Grace Way, Ararat, NC	1.39	Single-Family Home	$479,900	10/30/25	2	3	1,800
777 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	2.14	Single-Family Home	$330,000	11/10/25	2	1	2,280
777 Copeland School Rd, Dobson, NC	2.11	Single-Family Home	$330,000	11/07/25	2	2	3,032
3484 Ararat Rd, Ararat, NC	2.10	Single-Family Home	$175,000	03/03/26	3	2	2,050
203 Turkey Ford Church Rd, Mount Airy, NC	2.16	Single-Family Home	$4,000	06/10/26	3	1	3,540
121 Winchester Dr, Ararat, NC	2.37	Single-Family Home	$459,000	08/05/26	3	2	1,817

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
Venable Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market
3442 Siloam Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.39	$343,600	3	2	1,718	Off Market
Venable Rd, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041	0.39	-	-	-	-	Off Market
330 Tom Jones Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.47	$285,200	2	2	1,600	Off Market
337 Bunker Meacham Trl, Dobson, NC 27017	0.58	-	-	-	-	Off Market
432 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.74	$224,900	3	2	1,493	For Sale
448 Pratt Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.74	$223,800	3	2	1,510	Off Market
Rock Hill Church Rd #2, Ararat, NC 27007	0.72	$50,000	-	-	-	For Sale
Rock Hill Church Rd #3, Ararat, NC 27007	0.72	$75,000	-	-	-	For Sale
915 Pratt Rd, Ararat, NC 27007	0.85	$266,600	3	2.5	1,712	Off Market
Rock Hill Church Rd #1, Ararat, NC 27007	0.81	$37,000	-	-	-	For Sale
183 Key Valley Trl, Mount Airy, NC 27030	0.83	$425,000	3	2	1,676	For Sale

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

1901

Lot Size

1.13 acres

Living Area

3,912 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 503 Venable Rd, Ararat, NC. 503 Venable Rd is in Ararat, NC and in ZIP code 27007. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 3,912 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1.13 acres and was built in 1901.

503 Venable Rd, Ararat, NC 27007 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 3,912 sqft single-family home built in 1901. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,722/month.

Home Details for 503 Venable Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details Additional StorageTypes of Rooms: WorkshopStorage
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: OtherFoundation Type: FootingPatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1901
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.13 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$618	$94,980

Home facts updated by county records

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Market trends in Dobson

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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 503 Venable Rd

Is Ararat a buyer's or seller's market?
Ararat is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Ararat?
Residents describe Ararat, NC as easy to park in, well-kept, and neighborly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ararat, NC.
What are the closest schools to 503 Venable Rd?
The closest schools to 503 Venable Rd in Ararat, 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 503 Venable Rd?
The lot at 503 Venable Rd in Ararat, NC is about 1.1 acres.