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 221 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 Montgomery4 months ago
“I worked with real estate agent Abby Wilkerson. She was awesome!!! She walked along side me to guide me through the process of purchasing my first investment property. Abby was always available, attentive and supportive. She responds and follows up quickly. She made the process go very smoothly. She provided a list of professionals to assist me with finding estimates for rehab. Even after closing, she followed up with me to make sure I had everything I needed and if she could assist me with anything. I highly recommend Abby as realtor and I will definitely be using her services. She is very nice, caring and professional. I’m a highly satisfied customer.”
Nina Adams3 years ago
“Abby was great. She was there every step of the way selling my old home and buying my new one. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to anyone for a good reality experience.”
biscuitboyw3 years ago
“Abby was amazing from the first conversation to the finalizing the sale and purchase of our New Home. Definitely recommend Abby!!”
Stacy Walker3 years ago
“Abby was the best! She was very patient with us and guided us through every turn. Would highly recommend her to anyone considering purchasing a new home.”
Nicky3 years ago
“Abby was terrific! Worked very hard for us to purchase a new home and was extremely patient when we ran into issues with the sale of our old house. Will definitely use her if we ever decide to move again!”
Kevin McCutcheon3 years ago
- “Worked with me on a property and was very responsive and transparent.”
- “Very helpful, and knowledgeable”
- “Very professional and friendly! Zach was the best in my home buying experience!”
Rating and reviews pulled live from Keystone Realty’s Google Business Profile.