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Property management and real estate in Tarboro

One of North Carolina's oldest towns, chartered in 1760, with one of the state's largest historic districts and a housing market that offers real value close to Rocky Mount.

We do both here: we manage rental property for owners in Tarboro, 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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Brick walk on the Tarboro Town Common — Photo: Indy beetle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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.

Main Street, Tarboro, with the Colonial theatre sign — Photo: Indy beetle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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.

What we do in Tarboro

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.

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Buying and selling

Pricing, marketing and negotiation from our agents, who sell in Tarboro themselves — not a regional office treating it as an outlying zip code.

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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 220 reviews.

4.8220 Google 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 Montgomery3 months ago
“You will be very satisfied with the professional and dedicated service of Georgette Monaghan with Keystone Realty. Her goal is to ensure your home buying experience is pleasurable!”
Fonda Bolt5 years ago
“One couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable and helpful agent to guide one through the confusing process of navigating the real estate purchasing matrix. Out of 10 possible stars, she is a 20. Thank you sincerely, Georgette Monaghan!”
Richard Redcay5 years ago
“Georgette is efficient, motivated and the most determined person I've ever met! Once her mind is on helping her client, nothing will deter her from that goal! She is the must perfect advocate for her clients, hands down!”
kelly henry smith5 years ago
“As a home builder and having past real estate dealings, I would like to recommend Georgette Monaghan as your real estate agent. She is highly efficient and is attentive to every detail. Georgette has a great personality and is a delight to be around. I am sure she will satisfy your every real estate need. George F.”
George Farrell5 years ago
“I would like to mention how wonderful Georgette Monaghan is as a realtor. She is always sure to provide the best of care in every possible way. She is a treasure!!! Paula F.”
Paula Farrell5 years ago

“Zach with Keystone is really great and helpful and really easy to work with.”
“Working with Zac and Phil was great! The communication with Zac was fantastic!”
“Super helpful and had quick responses!”

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

Tarboro questions

Does Keystone Realty manage rental property in Tarboro?

Yes. Keystone Realty manages residential rental property in Tarboro and across Nash and Edgecombe counties. Management is 9% of collected rent plus a leasing fee of ½ month's rent, with a $75 monthly minimum.

Can Keystone Realty help me buy or sell a home in Tarboro?

Yes. Keystone Realty is a full-service brokerage as well as a property management company, so we handle sales and purchases in Tarboro directly. That also means if you're weighing whether to rent a property out or sell it, you get one conversation rather than two.

What is the housing like in Tarboro?

Tarboro tends to appeal to buyers drawn to history and character — tree-lined streets, older homes with real architectural detail, and generally lower entry prices than the Nash County side of Rocky Mount. It's a place where a starter home or a fixer-upper with good bones can still be within reach.

How far is Tarboro from your office?

East of Rocky Mount along the Tar River, Tarboro is the seat of Edgecombe County — a short, easy drive from Rocky Mount with its own distinct small-town identity once you cross into town. Our office is at 132 N Englewood Dr, Ste A, Rocky Mount — close enough that we work Tarboro ourselves rather than treating it as an outlying zip code.