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 601 Gillespie St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC is $320,800 .

What is the price history for 601 Gillespie St?

601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC last sold for $135,000 in April 2025.

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 601 Gillespie St have air conditioning?

Yes, 601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 601 Gillespie St?

The lot at 601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC is about 0.54 acres (23,697 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$320,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,064 sqft (on 0.54 acres)

601 Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017

Est. Refi. Payment $1,956/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 23, 2025 for $135,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$321K

Since last month

$300 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$157K (+94.8%)

Since last sale

$187K (+138.1%)

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 +249% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$322K
August 2026	$321K
July 2026	$322K
June 2026	$324K
May 2026	$338K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$219K
February 2026	$214K
January 2026	$213K
2025
December 2025	$222K
November 2025	$227K
October 2025	$234K
September 2025	$165K
August 2025	$166K
July 2025	$167K
June 2025	$170K
May 2025	$170K
April 2025	$170K
March 2025	$171K
2020
September 2020	$92K

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
164 Royal Ln, Dobson, NC	0.29	Single-Family Home	$210,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,800
415 Blessing Dr, Dobson, NC	0.64	Single-Family Home	$195,000	02/26/26	3	2	1,620
311 James St, Dobson, NC	0.68	Single-Family Home	$208,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,650
445 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC	0.99	Single-Family Home	$203,500	01/21/26	3	2	1,040
302 & 304 W Woltz St, Dobson, NC	0.36	Single-Family Home	$94,600	06/25/26	1	1	384
205 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	1.02	Single-Family Home	$188,000	11/10/25	3	1	1,032
253 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	0.97	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/09/25	2	1	955
542 Wr Gillespie Rd, Dobson, NC	1.36	Single-Family Home	$110,000	09/21/26	3	2	1,075
209 Freeman St, Dobson, NC	0.93	Single-Family Home	$340,000	07/24/26	3	2	2,930

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
510 Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.03	$335,000	3	2.5	2,134	For Sale
725 W Kapp St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.12	$587,500	4	3	2,891	Off Market
Hickory St #1, Dobson, NC 27017	0.10	-	-	-	-	Off Market
603 Hickory St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.11	$268,800	3	2	1,186	Off Market
612 Hickory St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.15	$183,000	2	1	832	Off Market
819 Lakeview Dr, Dobson, NC 27017	0.23	$260,900	3	2	1,100	Off Market
164 Royal Ln, Dobson, NC 27017	0.29	$210,000	3	2	1,800	Recently Sold
616 Hickory Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.25	$230,600	3	1	1,516	Off Market
116 Pickshin Ave, Dobson, NC 27017	0.32	$262,100	3	1	1,049	Off Market
Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.30	$150,000	-	-	-	For Sale
302 & 304 W Woltz St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.36	$94,600	1	1	384	Recently Sold

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 1969

0.54 acre lot

1,064 sqft

$302/sqft

1 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Partially fenced yardUpdated bathroomHardwood floorsCentral airWasher dryer hookupCentral heat

Come see the endless possibilities in this charming 3-bedroom fixer-upper! With plenty of space to customize and make your own, this home is bursting with potential. The spacious basement offers even more opportunity-whether you dream of having your own gym or extra entertainment area. Don’t miss your chance to turn this diamond in the rough into your perfect home!

601 Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,064 sqft single-family home built in 1969. It last sold for $135,000 on Apr 23, 2025 (23% below the $175,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $1,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 3, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $320,800, with a rent estimate of $1,785/month.

Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago

Listed by Tyler Antrican

eXp Realty

Bought with: Matthew Kiser, (336) 709-6489, Keller Williams Realty Elite

Source: Triad MLS, MLS#1171561

Home Details for 601 Gillespie St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Breakfast, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1064 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Range, Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features No 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,Attached Carport
Pool Pool: None
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1064 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 17

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Stick/Site Built, Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information Not Included in Sale: Two Woodburning Stoves.Parcel Number: 499605082773

Price & Status
Price List Price: $175,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Apr 23 2025

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: Dobson

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1064 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.544 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Owner Sale

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

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 1171561Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1064

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 3, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved	$1,950
Jul 22, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,950
Jul 22, 2026 Source: Triad MLS #1218647	ListingRemoved	$339,000
Jun 10, 2026 Source: Triad MLS #1218647	PriceChange	$339,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 19, 2026 Source: Triad MLS #1218647	PriceChange	$350,000 Price decreased by 4%
May 7, 2026 Source: Triad MLS #1218647	Listed For Sale	$365,000
Apr 23, 2025 Source: Triad MLS #1171561	Sold	$135,000
Mar 25, 2025 Source: Triad MLS #1171561	Pending	$175,000
Mar 8, 2025 Source: Triad MLS #1171561	Listed For Sale	$175,000
May 23, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$12,900
Apr 30, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$12,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,028	$105,020

Additional Cost

Market trends in Dobson

Last updated August 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
17y 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 601 Gillespie St

What is 601 Gillespie St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC is $320,800.
What is the price history for 601 Gillespie St?
601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC last sold for $135,000 in April 2025.
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 601 Gillespie St have air conditioning?
Yes, 601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 601 Gillespie St?
The lot at 601 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC is about 0.54 acres (23,697 sq ft).