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 540 Prison Camp Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC is $240,400 .

What is the price history for 540 Prison Camp Rd?

540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $190,000 in August 2024.

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 .

Does 540 Prison Camp Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 540 Prison Camp Rd?

The lot at 540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC is about 1.5 acres .

OFF MARKET

$240,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,828 sqft (on 1.50 acres)

540 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017

Est. Refi. Payment $1,439/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 7, 2024 for $190,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$240K

Since last month

$2K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$47K (+24.1%)

Since last sale

$51K (+26.9%)

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 +155% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$241K
August 2026	$241K
July 2026	$243K
June 2026	$244K
May 2026	$242K
April 2026	$239K
March 2026	$224K
February 2026	$213K
January 2026	$194K
2025
December 2025	$195K
November 2025	$196K
October 2025	$196K
September 2025	$194K
August 2025	$194K
July 2025	$195K
June 2025	$202K
May 2025	$198K
April 2025	$197K
March 2025	$199K
February 2025	$200K
January 2025	$197K
2024
December 2024	$199K
November 2024	$196K
October 2024	$196K
September 2024	$194K
August 2024	$192K
July 2024	$205K
June 2024	$198K
May 2024	$205K
April 2024	$222K
March 2024	$249K
February 2024	$212K
January 2024	$206K
2023
December 2023	$212K
November 2023	$223K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$219K
July 2023	$222K
June 2023	$221K
May 2023	$197K
April 2023	$194K
March 2023	$191K
February 2023	$187K
January 2023	$189K
2022
December 2022	$192K
November 2022	$201K
October 2022	$207K
September 2022	$205K
August 2022	$205K
July 2022	$208K
June 2022	$206K
May 2022	$202K
April 2022	$194K
March 2022	$181K
February 2022	$165K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$171K
November 2021	$172K
October 2021	$173K
September 2021	$171K
August 2021	$170K
July 2021	$169K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$123K
April 2021	$121K
March 2021	$121K
February 2021	$120K
January 2021	$118K
2020
December 2020	$117K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$115K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$114K
July 2020	$114K
June 2020	$114K
May 2020	$113K
April 2020	$113K
March 2020	$112K
February 2020	$112K
January 2020	$111K
2019
December 2019	$110K
November 2019	$110K
October 2019	$110K
September 2019	$110K
August 2019	$109K
July 2019	$109K
June 2019	$109K
May 2019	$108K
April 2019	$108K
March 2019	$107K
February 2019	$107K
January 2019	$106K
2018
December 2018	$106K
November 2018	$105K
October 2018	$103K
September 2018	$104K
August 2018	$105K
July 2018	$103K
June 2018	$102K
May 2018	$101K
April 2018	$100K
March 2018	$99K
February 2018	$99K
January 2018	$95K
2017
December 2017	$101K
November 2017	$100K
October 2017	$99K
September 2017	$96K
August 2017	$96K
July 2017	$97K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$94K
April 2017	$91K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$91K
January 2017	$95K
2016
December 2016	$93K
November 2016	$94K
October 2016	$91K
September 2016	$94K

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
397 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	0.27	Single-Family Home	$175,000	04/20/26	3	1.5	1,450
205 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	0.66	Single-Family Home	$215,000	10/31/25	3	2	1,291
201 Sexton Rd, Mount Airy, NC	1.24	Single-Family Home	$230,000	11/25/25	2	2	1,662
1783 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC	2.30	Single-Family Home	$283,000	12/19/25	3	2	1,487
543 Fisher Valley Rd, Dobson, NC	2.70	Single-Family Home	$290,000	08/03/26	3	3	2,450

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
Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.23	-	-	-	-	Off Market
397 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.27	$175,000	3	1.5	1,450	Recently Sold
205 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.66	$227,100	3	2	1,291	Off Market
Xx Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017	0.76	-	-	-	-	Off Market
2207 Haystack Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	0.83	$107,000	2	1	572	Off Market
2735 Haystack Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.17	-	-	-	-	Off Market
201 Sexton Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.24	$230,000	2	2	1,662	Recently Sold
239 NW Sexton Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.28	$224,500	4	2	1,711	Off Market
Jacob St, Dobson, NC 27017	1.37	-	-	-	-	Off Market
839 Oak Grove Church Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.42	$174,500	3	2	1,378	Off Market
125 Phillips Stone Trl, Mount Airy, NC 27030	1.53	$259,400	3	1	1,149	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 540 Prison Camp Rd.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1966

1.5 acre lot

1,828 sqft

$132/sqft

1 Car Garage

About this House

PRICE REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLERS!!Nice brick ranch on +/- 1.5 acres of land on Prison Camp Road. 3 bed/2 full baths on main level and a 4th bedroom in finished basement area. Large finished multi use room in walk out basement. Multi systems include HVAC 2021. Oil furnace ( outside tank just filled with 150 gallons) and a wood stove with good supply of wood ready to be used. Per tax card roof replaced in 2015. Appliances that stay include stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator purchased in 2022. Large backyard with invisible underground dog fence. Owners in process of packing to move. Call for appointment today!

540 Prison Camp Rd, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,828 sqft single-family home built in 1966. It last sold for $190,000 on Aug 7, 2024 (13% below the $219,500 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $240,400, with a rent estimate of $2,037/month.

Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago

Listed by Debi Nelson, (336) 789-2295

Dan River Real Estate-Pilot Mt

Bought with: Debi Nelson, (336) 429-8011, Dan River Real Estate-Pilot Mt

Source: Triad MLS, MLS#1136260

Home Details for 540 Prison Camp Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished, BasementNumber of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1828 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Electric Water HeaterMicrowave
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Multiple Systems,Electric,Oil,WoodHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Wood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Fencing: InvisibleNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Carport,Driveway,Paved,Attached Carport
Pool Pool: None
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Private Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1328 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 500 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 95

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information Parcel Number: 498800262374

Price & Status
Price List Price: $219,500
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Aug 07 2024

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: Dobson

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1828 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.5 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Owner Sale

Offer
Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 1136260Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1328

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 7, 2024 Source: Triad MLS #1136260	Sold	$190,000
Jun 20, 2024 Source: Triad MLS #1136260	Pending	$219,500
Jun 13, 2024 Source: Triad MLS #1136260	PriceChange	$219,500 Price decreased by 3%
May 27, 2024 Source: Triad MLS #1136260	PriceChange	$225,900 Price decreased by 6%
Apr 15, 2024 Source: Triad MLS #1136260	PriceChange	$239,900 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 16, 2024 Source: Triad MLS #1136260	Listed For Sale	$249,900
Nov 21, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,095	$179,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Dobson

Last updated July 2026

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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
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 540 Prison Camp Rd

What is 540 Prison Camp Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC is $240,400.
What is the price history for 540 Prison Camp Rd?
540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC last sold for $190,000 in August 2024.
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.
Does 540 Prison Camp Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 540 Prison Camp Rd?
The lot at 540 Prison Camp Rd in Dobson, NC is about 1.5 acres.