North Carolina
Property management and real estate in Nash County
County-level view covering Rocky Mount's Nash side plus Nashville, Red Oak, Spring Hope, Dortches, Sharpsburg and Whitakers.
We do both here: we manage rental property for owners in Nash County, and we’re a full-service brokerage for anyone buying or selling. If you’re weighing whether to rent a place out or sell it, that’s one conversation with us rather than two.
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Getting to know Nash County
History
Nash County was formed in 1777, carved out of the western portion of Edgecombe County after residents on that side found the trip to the county seat in Tarboro too difficult. The county takes its name from General Francis Nash, a North Carolina Revolutionary War officer who commanded North Carolina's regiments at the Battle of Brandywine and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Germantown that same year. Nashville, the town that would become the county seat, was settled by migrating families around 1780 and officially chartered in 1815 — a name that, fittingly, also honors General Nash.
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Things to Do & Parks
Nash County Parks and Recreation, based in Nashville, runs a set of public facilities that includes ball fields, outdoor basketball and soccer courts, a walking trail, an all-inclusive playground, and a lawn used for community events. In Rocky Mount, the Rocky Mount Greenway links several city parks and gives residents on the Nash County side a scenic, connected place to walk, run, or bike.
The county's calendar leans into its agricultural roots. Spring Hope hosts the Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival every year on the first weekend of October — a tradition going back to 1971. Over in Bailey, the NC Sweetpotato Festival celebrates one of the region's signature crops with vendors, live music, and a car show each May. Both festivals are free and open to the public, and both are genuinely community-run affairs rather than manufactured tourist events.
Dining
Food across Nash County tends to reflect its small-town, close-knit character — you'll find a lot of family-owned spots rather than chains, especially once you're outside Rocky Mount proper. Nashville's downtown has a handful of local cafes and casual eateries with an easy, small-town feel, plus One of Deez Days Steamhouse for oysters and steamed seafood. Rocky Mount carries the county's widest range: Lou Reda's an American Table and Westridge Grill both anchor the Sunset Avenue restaurant corridor, Lilyann's Steakhouse at Gateway Center covers upscale date-night dining, and El Jimador is the reliable local favorite for Mexican food. Across the smaller towns like Spring Hope and Bailey, dining options are fewer but have real character of their own — Bailey alone has an authentic Italian kitchen, a Tex-Mex spot, and a pizza place.
What we do in Nash County
Managing rental property
Leasing, screening, rent collection and maintenance, with both brokers inspecting every managed property quarterly. 9% + ½ month's rent leasing fee, $75 monthly minimum.
Buying and selling
Pricing, marketing and negotiation from our agents, who sell in Nash County themselves — not a regional office treating it as an outlying zip code.
What people around here say
Keystone Realty holds the highest Google rating of any brokerage or property manager in Rocky Mount — 4.8 stars across 218 reviews.
“I highly recommend Zach and the team! They are excellent partners to help manage our rental property. They were fast and efficient at getting the property ready to list and the process was simple to follow as a first time rental owner.”
Evan Montgomery5 months ago
“Very professional company! I have dealt with a lot of realtors, and Phil and Zach are two of the hardest working, and easiest to deal with that I know! They are always available for questions and quick to respond. I would recommend them for any of your real estate needs!”
Ben Woodlief6 years ago
“Each interaction has been one of comfort and trust”
Jackie Carroll6 years ago
“I had such a great experience working with Zach at Keystone Realty! From the very beginning, he made the entire home-selling process feel simple, smooth, and much less stressful than I expected. In the Rocky Mount market, our home was under contract in less than two weeks, and Zach did an excellent job guiding us through the process and negotiating on our behalf. He was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and truly made us feel like we were in good hands. I’m so happy we chose Zach and Keystone Realty. The service was truly top-notch, and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”
Tori Spaugh5 weeks ago
“Wendy stuck with us during all the ups and downs of the current market and helped us get our house sold, even when it felt impossible at times. She’s always super responsive and takes the time to hear you out, answer all your questions, and even solicits advice from her trusted partners. We can’t thank her enough for all she did for us!”
Lisa Pezzolla2 months ago
“I used Zach as my realtor to sell my house when I moved from NC. He was a complete professional and went above and beyond. I highly recommend!”
Fadie Ghraib2 months ago
- “Very professional! Awesome to work with!”
- “Awesome and extremely knowledgeable staff with world class customer service!”
- “Attentive to detail and is patient with multiple questions!”
Rating and reviews pulled live from Keystone Realty’s Google Business Profile.