Single Family Residence at 1208 N Main Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
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$486,500

1208 N Main Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Tarboro, NC 27886
Listed by Sterling Grimes · Foote Real Estate Group
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,726 sqft
Year built
1929

About this home

Step into timeless Southern charm at this beautifully preserved 1928 home, where historic character meets thoughtful modern updates. Located along one of Tarboro's beautiful historic streets, this distinctive home offers the craftsmanship and architectural details that make older homes so special--without sacrificing today's comforts. Inside, soaring ceilings, gorgeous quarter-sawn heart pine floors, abundant natural light, detailed millwork, plantation shutters, stained-glass doors, and four fireplaces create warmth and character throughout. The updated kitchen is designed for everyday living and entertaining, while spacious gathering areas, a sunroom, study, and flexible living spaces provide plenty of room to relax, work, and host. Outside, a private courtyard surrounded by mature landscaping creates an unexpected retreat, complemented by a charming side porch, irrigation, storage, and a partially finished basement with exterior access. Major improvements offer added peace of mind, including a 2021 roof, dual-fuel HVAC systems installed in 2022 and 2024, replacement windows, updated bathrooms, and additional improvements throughout. Convenient to historic downtown Tarboro, the Town Common, dining, shopping, cultural attractions, and community amenities, this home offers the opportunity to enjoy small-town living surrounded by history and architectural beauty. Tarboro is also recognized as a Certified NC Retirement Community with convenient access to Rocky Mount and Greenville. If you've dreamed of owning a historic home but don't want to take on a major restoration, this is the one you've been waiting for.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
100575791
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Historic District
Status
Active
Days on market
149
On market date
May 21, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.26 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Stocks Elementary
0.79 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
414
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Edgecombe County Public Schools
Middle
W A Pattillo Middle
0.86 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
300
Student:teacher ratio
17.6:1
District
Edgecombe County Public Schools
High
Edgecombe Early College High
2.51 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
197
Student:teacher ratio
19.7:1
District
Edgecombe County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Tarboro's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

69
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes17
Grocery stores4
Parks6
Schools5
Transit stops0
Pharmacies4

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$3,080/mo
$97,300 down
$389,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,524
Property tax (est.)$405
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 21, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.