Is Dobson, NC 27017 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dobson is a buyer’s market. With about 7.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Dobson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Dobson, NC 27017 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 7.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $279,879. Overall, Dobson is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Surry County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 57%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Thurmond 28683 (0% sold over asking) or Lowgap 27024 (0% sold over asking), while State Road 28676 (43% sold over asking) and Elkin 28621 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Ararat 27007Buyer’s market $202 /sq ftElkin 28621Seller’s market $171 /sq ftLowgap 27024Balanced $191 /sq ftMount Airy 27030Balanced $179 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Dobson nearby
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Questions about Dobson real estate
Is Dobson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.1 months of supply in Dobson, NC 27017 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Dobson?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dobson sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dobson?
About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in Surry County, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dobson?
The median sale price was $279,879 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $153 per square foot.
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