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 516 N Main St?

The closest schools to 516 N Main St in Dobson, NC are Central Middle School (rated 6/10), Dobson Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Surry Central High School (rated 4/10).

Does 516 N Main St have air conditioning?

Yes, 516 N Main St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,272 sqft

516 N Main St, 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
253 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	0.41	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
4043 Old Highway 601, Dobson, NC	0.62	Single-Family Home	$160,000	05/07/26	2	1	839
445 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC	0.38	Single-Family Home	$203,500	01/21/26	3	2	1,040
302 & 304 W Woltz St, Dobson, NC	0.39	Single-Family Home	$94,600	06/25/26	1	1	384
226 Mike St, Dobson, NC	0.63	Single-Family Home	$215,000	08/11/26	3	2	1,639
132 Hamby Rd, Dobson, NC	0.85	Single-Family Home	$190,000	02/20/26	2	2	1,285
311 James St, Dobson, NC	0.74	Single-Family Home	$208,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,650
422 S Main St, Dobson, NC	0.75	Single-Family Home	$225,000	09/19/25	3	2	1,750
415 Blessing Dr, Dobson, NC	0.79	Single-Family Home	$195,000	02/26/26	3	2	1,620

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
475 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.37	$213,400	3	2	1,000	Off Market
445 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.38	$203,500	3	2	1,040	Recently Sold
253 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.41	$145,000	2	1	955	Recently Sold
215 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.43	$182,700	3	1	1,000	Off Market
205 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.44	$188,000	3	1	1,032	Recently Sold
857 Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.41	$312,600	3	2	1,811	Off Market
302 & 304 W Woltz St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.39	$94,600	1	1	384	Recently Sold
Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.41	$150,000	-	-	-	For Sale
290 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.49	$180,100	2	1	1,150	Off Market
738 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.49	$188,500	3	1	1,320	Off Market
616 Hickory Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.42	$235,800	3	1	1,516	Off Market
212 Circle Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.52	$275,000	3	1.5	1,496	For Sale

Homes for rent near 516 N Main St

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$1,750/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,075 sqft
118 Forest Oaks Dr,
Dobson, NC 27017
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,272 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 516 N Main St, Dobson, NC. 516 N Main St is in Dobson, NC and in ZIP code 27017. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,272 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1960.

516 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,272 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 516 N Main St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Footing

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

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Dobson Elementary School
PK-5
Public
335 Students
Surry County School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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Parent Review
16y 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 516 N Main St

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 516 N Main St?
The closest schools to 516 N Main St in Dobson, NC are Central Middle School (rated 6/10), Dobson Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Surry Central High School (rated 4/10).
Does 516 N Main St have air conditioning?
Yes, 516 N Main St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.