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 857 Gillespie St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC is $312,600 .

What is the price history for 857 Gillespie St?

857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC last sold for $265,000 in January 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 857 Gillespie St have air conditioning?

Yes, 857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.

Does 857 Gillespie St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$312,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,811 sqft (on 3.50 acres)

857 Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017

Est. Refi. Payment $1,884/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 26, 2024 for $265,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$313K

Since last month

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$24K (+8.5%)

Since last sale

$47K (+17.6%)

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 +149% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$312K
August 2026	$313K
July 2026	$312K
June 2026	$313K
May 2026	$312K
April 2026	$306K
March 2026	$303K
February 2026	$301K
January 2026	$297K
2025
December 2025	$302K
November 2025	$305K
October 2025	$305K
September 2025	$296K
August 2025	$287K
July 2025	$283K
June 2025	$295K
May 2025	$288K
April 2025	$287K
March 2025	$291K
February 2025	$294K
January 2025	$290K
2024
December 2024	$295K
November 2024	$289K
October 2024	$294K
September 2024	$292K
August 2024	$288K
July 2024	$285K
June 2024	$280K
May 2024	$270K
April 2024	$275K
March 2024	$274K
February 2024	$266K
January 2024	$273K
2023
December 2023	$266K
November 2023	$298K
October 2023	$215K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$216K
July 2023	$222K
June 2023	$220K
May 2023	$185K
April 2023	$180K
March 2023	$177K
February 2023	$171K
January 2023	$175K
2022
December 2022	$182K
November 2022	$194K
October 2022	$199K
September 2022	$198K
August 2022	$200K
July 2022	$208K
June 2022	$214K
May 2022	$210K
April 2022	$201K
March 2022	$184K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$164K
2021
December 2021	$164K
November 2021	$168K
October 2021	$171K
September 2021	$168K
August 2021	$170K
July 2021	$173K
June 2021	$158K
May 2021	$140K
April 2021	$139K
March 2021	$136K
February 2021	$136K
January 2021	$136K
2020
December 2020	$134K
November 2020	$129K
October 2020	$127K
September 2020	$126K
August 2020	$134K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$140K
May 2020	$145K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$143K
February 2020	$143K
January 2020	$139K
2019
December 2019	$139K
November 2019	$138K
October 2019	$144K
September 2019	$146K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$141K
May 2019	$140K
April 2019	$137K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$133K
January 2019	$133K
2018
December 2018	$132K
November 2018	$132K
October 2018	$135K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$127K
July 2018	$122K
June 2018	$120K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$122K
March 2018	$124K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$116K
2017
December 2017	$129K
November 2017	$128K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$128K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$129K
May 2017	$132K
April 2017	$131K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$130K
January 2017	$129K
2016
December 2016	$124K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$126K
September 2016	$125K

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
445 Ridge Rd, Dobson, NC	0.67	Single-Family Home	$203,500	01/21/26	3	2	1,040
164 Royal Ln, Dobson, NC	0.85	Single-Family Home	$210,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,800
205 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	0.55	Single-Family Home	$188,000	11/10/25	3	1	1,032
331 Collins Rd, Dobson, NC	1.12	Single-Family Home	$280,000	07/22/26	3	3	1,750
311 James St, Dobson, NC	1.06	Single-Family Home	$208,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,650
253 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC	0.49	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/09/25	2	1	955
422 S Main St, Dobson, NC	1.12	Single-Family Home	$225,000	09/19/25	3	2	1,750
415 Blessing Dr, Dobson, NC	1.08	Single-Family Home	$195,000	02/26/26	3	2	1,620
602 S Main St, Dobson, NC	1.47	Single-Family Home	$250,000	04/01/26	4	2	1,945

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
Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.31	$150,000	-	-	-	For Sale
616 Hickory Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.37	$235,800	3	1	1,516	Off Market
612 Hickory St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.48	$185,300	2	1	832	Off Market
253 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.49	$145,000	2	1	955	Recently Sold
738 N Main St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.49	$186,600	3	1	1,320	Off Market
603 Hickory St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.52	$269,100	3	2	1,186	Off Market
Hickory St #1, Dobson, NC 27017	0.52	-	-	-	-	Off Market
290 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.52	$180,100	2	1	1,150	Off Market
205 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.55	$198,800	3	1	1,032	Off Market
215 Fowler Cir, Dobson, NC 27017	0.58	$182,700	3	1	1,000	Off Market
510 Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017	0.60	$335,000	3	2.5	2,134	For Sale

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 1958

3.5 acre lot

1,811 sqft

$173/sqft

Garage

About this House

This brick ranch home on 3.5 acres at 857 Gillespie Street in Dobson offers so much potential. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, unfinished basement, 23'6" x 24'2" garage plus a workshop 15'8x12'2 with concrete floor, oak cabinets in the kitchen, stackable w/d on the main level, and a 2nd hookup in the basement. Enjoy the acreage and space. All it needs is some TLC!

857 Gillespie St, Dobson, NC 27017 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,811 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for $265,000 on Jan 26, 2024 (9% below the $289,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $312,600, with a rent estimate of $2,036/month.

Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago

Listed by Deidre Rogers, (336) 789-2926

Rogers Realty & Auction Co., Inc.

Maggie Cockerham, (336) 830-5490

Rogers Realty & Auction Co., Inc.

Bought with: Barbara Sechrist, (336) 414-4104, Yadkin Valley Real Estate

Source: Triad MLS, MLS#1125806

Home Details for 857 Gillespie St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished, BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sunroom
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1811 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: 2nd Dryer Connection,2nd Washer Connection,In Basement,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: DenHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Other Structures: StorageExterior: GardenGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage,Detached
Pool Pool: None
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1811 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 39

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958
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: 499700114561

Price & Status
Price List Price: $289,900
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Jan 26 2024

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Location
Direction & Address City: Dobson

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1811 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3.5 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Owner Sale

Offer
Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 1125806Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1811

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 26, 2024 Source: Triad MLS #1125806	Sold	$265,000
Dec 29, 2023 Source: Triad MLS #1125806	Pending	$289,900
Dec 11, 2023 Source: Triad MLS #1125806	PriceChange	$289,900 Price decreased by 3%
Nov 20, 2023 Source: Triad MLS #1125806	Listed For Sale	$299,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,537	$255,640

Additional Cost

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
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 857 Gillespie St

What is 857 Gillespie St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC is $312,600.
What is the price history for 857 Gillespie St?
857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC last sold for $265,000 in January 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 857 Gillespie St have air conditioning?
Yes, 857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC has air conditioning.
Does 857 Gillespie St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 857 Gillespie St in Dobson, NC has laundry facilities.