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 511 N Main St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 511 N Main St in Dobson, NC is $148,900 .

What is the price history for 511 N Main St?

511 N Main St in Dobson, NC last sold for $65,000 in October 2021.

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 .

How big is the lot at 511 N Main St?

The lot at 511 N Main St in Dobson, NC is about 2.3 acres .

Does 511 N Main St have parking?

Yes, 511 N Main St in Dobson, NC has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$148,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft (on 2.30 acres)

511 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017

Est. Refi. Payment $973/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 5, 2021 for $65,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$16K (+11.9%)

Since last sale

$86K (+132%)

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 +105% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$151K
September 2026	$154K
August 2026	$152K
July 2026	$153K
June 2026	$152K
May 2026	$147K
April 2026	$145K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$119K
January 2026	$117K
2025
December 2025	$112K
November 2025	$101K
October 2025	$114K
September 2025	$135K
August 2025	$136K
July 2025	$135K
June 2025	$132K
May 2025	$138K
April 2025	$136K
March 2025	$129K
February 2025	$127K
January 2025	$129K
2024
December 2024	$149K
November 2024	$151K
2021
June 2021	$115K
2020
October 2020	$93K
September 2020	$93K
January 2020	$100K
2019
December 2019	$99K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$97K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$96K
June 2019	$93K
May 2019	$91K
April 2019	$97K
March 2019	$99K
February 2019	$97K
January 2019	$102K
2018
December 2018	$98K
November 2018	$91K
October 2018	$92K
September 2018	$90K
August 2018	$84K
July 2018	$82K
June 2018	$79K
May 2018	$84K
April 2018	$83K
March 2018	$87K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$81K
2017
December 2017	$79K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$86K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$81K
July 2017	$79K
June 2017	$80K
May 2017	$82K
April 2017	$77K
March 2017	$79K
February 2017	$75K
January 2017	$75K
2016
December 2016	$76K
November 2016	$83K
October 2016	$74K

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
253 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	0.40	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/09/25	2	1	955
205 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	0.44	Single-Family Home	$188,000	11/10/25	3	1	1,032
302 & 304 W Woltz St, Dobson, NC	0.40	Single-Family Home	$94,600	06/25/26	1	1	384
317 W Atkins St, Dobson, NC	0.58	Single-Family Home	$175,000	10/06/26	2	1	1,062
4043 Old Highway 601, Dobson, NC	0.61	Single-Family Home	$160,000	05/07/26	2	1	839
445 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC	0.41	Single-Family Home	$203,500	01/21/26	3	2	1,040
132 Hamby Rd, Dobson, NC	0.90	Single-Family Home	$190,000	02/20/26	2	2	1,285
108 Freeman St, Dobson, NC	0.86	Single-Family Home	$83,000	09/09/26	3	1	2,962
226 Mike St, Dobson, NC	0.66	Single-Family Home	$215,000	08/11/26	3	2	1,639
2069 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	1.66	Single-Family Home	$59,500	04/29/26	2	1	1,318

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
207 RACHEL LN, DOBSON, NC 27017	0.05	-	3	2	1,737	Off Market
Grant St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
516 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.05	-	3	2	2,256	Off Market
516 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.05	-	2	1	1,272	Off Market
110 Grant St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.06	$120,500	2	2	934	Off Market
Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
106 Grant St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.07	-	2	1	778	Off Market
Grant St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Grant St, Elkin, NC 27017	0.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market
506 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.09	-	-	-	-	Off Market
434 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.10	$246,200	2	2	1,344	Off Market
205 Lelia Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	0.10	-	3	2	787	Off Market
430 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	$137,000	2	1	1,101	Off Market
10 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
10 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
11 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
12 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
13 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
14 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
15 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1945

2.3 acre lot

960 sqft

$155/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Blue ridge mountains

This single-family home is located at 511 N Main St, Dobson, NC. 511 N Main St is in Dobson, NC and in ZIP code 27017. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 960 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2.30 acres and was built in 1945.

511 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home built in 1945. It last sold for $65,000 on Oct 5, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,900, with a rent estimate of $1,364/month.

Home Details for 511 N Main St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Footing
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1945Year Updated: 1957
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.30 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 5, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	Sold	$65,000
Oct 5, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	Pending	$94,900
Oct 5, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	PendingToActive	$94,900
Sep 1, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	Pending	$94,900
Aug 28, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	PendingToActive	$94,900
Aug 12, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	Pending	$94,900
Jul 29, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	PriceChange	$94,900 Price decreased by 5%
Jul 17, 2021 Source: Triad MLS #1033469	Listed For Sale	$99,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	$1,326	$108,720

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Market trends in Dobson

Last updated August 2026

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Available listings

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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
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What Locals Say about Dobson

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61% say neighbors are friendly
54% say there's holiday spirit
40% say there are sidewalks

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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

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David
Resident
1y 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 511 N Main St

What is 511 N Main St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 511 N Main St in Dobson, NC is $148,900.
What is the price history for 511 N Main St?
511 N Main St in Dobson, NC last sold for $65,000 in October 2021.
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.
How big is the lot at 511 N Main St?
The lot at 511 N Main St in Dobson, NC is about 2.3 acres.
Does 511 N Main St have parking?
Yes, 511 N Main St in Dobson, NC has on-site parking.