Property management and real estate in Edgecombe County

Getting to know Edgecombe County

History

Edgecombe is one of North Carolina's older counties, formed in 1741 out of Bertie County — part of the original wave of colonial-era county formation in the state. It's named for Richard Edgcumbe, 1st Baron Edgcumbe, a British Lord High Treasurer. Over the following decades, Edgecombe's original territory was carved down as new counties formed around it — Granville in 1746, Halifax in 1758, and a slice that became Nash County in 1777 — leaving the county roughly in the footprint it holds today. That long history is still visible in Tarboro, where one of the largest historic districts in the state preserves homes and buildings spanning from the late 1700s through the early 1900s.

Things to Do & Parks

The Tar River is the county's biggest outdoor asset, and the Tar River Trail links more than 55 miles of paddling water across the Tar River and Stony Creek with a string of canoe and kayak access points. In Tarboro, Riverfront Park sits right along the water next to downtown, and a little further out, Indian Lake Park & Sports Complex offers a stocked fishing pond, miles of hiking trails, camping, and ballfields.

Downtown Tarboro itself is worth a slow afternoon — the Tarboro Town Common anchors a historic district of roughly 45 blocks, with restored Antebellum and Victorian homes and a 1919 theater. The Tarborough Faire, a Renaissance-inspired festival on the Town Common, has started drawing crowds for a day of costumes, performances, and family activities.

Dining

Dining across Edgecombe County leans casual and locally rooted, with the kind of eastern North Carolina staples you'd expect this close to the coast — fried seafood, shrimp and grits, and chopped pork barbecue all show up on menus around the county. Downtown Tarboro is the standout for a sit-down meal, anchored by places like On the Square, set inside a restored 1871 building, and Tarboro Brewing Company for a pint in the taproom afterward.

• “Zach was recommended to me by a family friend to start my home search, and he and his team made the entire process smooth as silk. After an intake call, he quickly dialed in on what I most desired in a potential home, and even though I had some houses in mind initially, I ended up going with an option that he suggested. He was upfront about positive and negative factors in each location we toured, and was okay with working around my schedule that kept me busy for most of the traditional workday. He and his team made me feel like a valued customer, and I will definitely be recommending them to others.”

  Andrew5 months ago

• “We had a great experience with Candice she helped with everything from looking to closing on the home as well as any questions we had on the area. Could not have had a better person help us through the process”

  Matt Fraser6 years ago

• “Wendy Ricks is an amazing realtor! She makes sure you know every step of the process and keeps you updated on things. Her warm and caring attitude along with her commitment to you is top notch!”

  Kara Carr6 years ago

• “Very professional! Awesome to work with!”

  Ryan Couch6 years ago

• “Candice Belk was my realtor and she was absolutely amazing! She was so patient with me and walked me through every step of the process! I highly recommend her for anyone buying or selling their house!”

  Taylor Fisher6 years ago

• “Let's face it - selling a house is never easy. Selling 3 houses is a NIGHTMARE of a task. Zach and his team helped me sell all 3 of my rentals quickly and all were close to my original asking price. Thank you to Zach and the Keystone team for your professionalism, hard work and quick turnaround.”

  Lee Rollins6 years ago

• “@colin bouchard”
• “Abby was great to work with. Very knowledgeable and made buying easy.”
• “Candice Belk was very professional and responsive.”

Rating and reviews pulled live from Keystone Realty’s Google Business Profile.