Property management and real estate in Tarboro

Getting to know Tarboro

History

Tarboro is one of North Carolina's oldest towns — the General Assembly chartered "Tarborough" on November 30, 1760, making it the ninth-oldest incorporated town in the state. At the heart of the original town plan, the founders set aside 50 acres for public use, creating the Tarboro Town Common — 15 shaded acres believed to be the second-oldest town common still in existence in the United States, after Boston's. The Common was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and still holds several historic monuments beneath oak trees planted by the town's founders.

That sense of preservation extends well beyond the Common. The Tarboro Historic District, listed on the National Register in 1977, spans 45 blocks and includes more than 300 contributing structures — one of the larger historic districts in North Carolina. Walking those blocks today, from grand Federal and Victorian homes to the old commercial storefronts downtown, gives a genuine sense of more than 260 years of continuous history.

Things to Do & Parks

Downtown, the Blount-Bridgers House is worth a stop — a Federal-style home built around 1808 by Thomas Blount, a prominent local businessman and U.S. congressman. It was restored and opened as a museum in 1979, with the first floor devoted to 19th-century furnishings and Edgecombe County history and the second floor home to the Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery.

For time outdoors, Riverfront Park runs along the Tar River right next to downtown, with cypress lowlands, landscaped gardens, walking trails, and a boat ramp. Indian Lake Park & Sports Complex offers hiking trails, sports fields, a disc golf course, and camping facilities, and the Tar River itself is part of the Tar River Paddle Trail, a popular stretch for kayaking and canoeing.

Dining

Downtown Tarboro's dining scene centers on spots like On the Square, a longtime favorite on East Saint James Street known for a seasonal menu built around sustainable, local ingredients. Right around the corner, Tarboro Brewing Company — Edgecombe County's first craft brewery, opened in 2016 inside a renovated century-old car dealership — pours its own beer in a taproom that's become a real downtown gathering spot, with tours available most days. Around town you'll also find casual, local staples like Country Sunrise Grill.

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  Lissette Cuello5 months ago

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  Maria Winslow6 years ago

• “Keystone Realty, LLC made the stressful process of finding the best property for myself easier than any realtors I had dealt with prior! All of the agents I encountered were professional, but friendly and welcoming! Zach Bass was the best agent in listening to my specific preferences and finding the perfect home that had everything I wanted! I highly recommend these knowledgeable realtors for ALL your buying & selling needs in the Rocky Mount, NC area!”

  Kenslee Hecht6 years ago

• “Zach did a fantastic job handling the sale of 10 rental houses for us last year that were difficult to find buyers for, plus had to be done within a 90 day period for 1031 Exchanges in order to avoid a massive tax burden. He also found us 2 better houses to roll the proceeds into. He never complained about how much a pain the process was, and his communication with is was excellent. Communication is one of the most important things to me for business transactions and Zach is the first person who never let me down in that department. I highly recommend Zach and the Keystone Realty team, whether you're buying, selling, or renting.”

  Melonie Stanger6 years ago

• “This place and the guys that run it are great! People always say no one cares about your properties as much as you do but Zach at Keystone is the exception. The level of service is exceptional.”

  Grant Carrington6 years ago

• “Management at keystone is excellent, on top of the details. 10/10 would recommend!”

  Keith Council6 years ago

• “Super knowledgeable about the area.”
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