1201 N Main St

Showings to begin after June 1, do not disturb current tenants. The 1889 Howard-Fountain House is a preserved and renovated home located on desirable Main Street. Side A is a two-story house with 3 (or 4) bedrooms and two full baths. The original heart pine floors, fireplace mantles, woodwork, and other amazing details make this a charming place to live. Even better than that, the prime location puts you within a 5-minute walk of all that downtown Tarboro has to offer, including award-winning establishments Tarboro Brewing Company and On the Square restaurant. This is a wonderful walkable neighborhood with a rich history. The 45-block Historic District boasts over 300 structures from the residential dwellings to historic churches to original 19th century storefronts along Tarboro's Main Street. Amenities included: All new in 2022: HVAC (central heat and air upstairs and downstairs), dishwasher, original heart pine floors, new stainless steel appliances, updated kitchen w/ butcherblock countertops, updated bathrooms, original claw foot bathtub. ample storage, large laundry room and pantry area, sizeable yard, and screened back porch. Twelve (12) foot ceilings. Lots of natural light. Plenty of parking in the back. Shed for storage. Wonderful huge front porch with views of charming Main Street. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage collection, and lawn care. Tenant is responsible for electricity, natural gas (heat only), and any internet/cable. Although this house has new efficient HVAC units, it's a big house w/ 12 foot ceilings so you should expect your heating and cooling costs to be above average. House shares one wall with a small side apartment (side B) that is used by travelling healthcare professionals on short leases. No pets at this time. Date Available: June 1, 2025. $1,600/month rent. $1600 security deposit required. Please submit questions via the form on this page. An application is required at applicant's expense including background and credit checks, income verification, and landlord references. Minimum credit score of 640 and minimum income 3.5x the rent required. One year lease required. No pets (sorry), no smoking indoors. Detached garage is retained for owner's storage. Water and trash pickup included in rent, tenant pays for electric and natural gas.