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    $1,650/mo

    1201 N Main St #A, Tarboro, NC 27886

    3beds
    2,200sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Central air
    Hookups laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air, heat pump
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Fireplace mantlesModern updatesHuge rocking-chair front porchAmple natural lightOriginal heart pine floorsDetailed woodworkOff-street parking
    Welcome to the Howard-Fountain House, built in 1889 and beautifully preserved on Tarboro's desirable Main Street. Side A is a spacious two-story unit with 3 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 12-foot ceilings throughout. Original heart pine floors, fireplace mantles, and detailed woodwork add timeless character, while modern updates offer comfort and convenience. Enjoy a prime walkable location just a 5-minute stroll to downtown shops, historic churches, and local favorites like Tarboro Brewing Company and On the Square restaurant. This vibrant neighborhood sits in the heart of Tarboro's 45-block Historic District, known for its 19th-century charm and community feel. Features include: New HVAC (2022) with central heat/air upstairs and down Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block counters Updated bathrooms, one with an original clawfoot tub Large laundry/pantry area Screened back porch and huge rocking-chair front porch Ample natural light, storage, and off-street parking Shed for additional storage Included in rent: Water, sewer, lawn care, and trash service. Tenant pays: Electricity, natural gas (heat only), internet/cable. Rent: $1,650/month | Security Deposit: $1,650 No pets at this time. Application required (applicant's expense) with background/credit checks, income verification, and landlord references. Minimum credit score: 630. Minimum income: 3x rent. One year lease required. One approved pet under 40 pounds, vet records required. No smoking indoors. Detached garage is retained for owner's storage. Blue storage building included in rent for the tenant's use. Water and trash pickup included in rent, tenant pays for electric and natural gas. Lawn care included in rent.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
    • Laundry: Hookups
    Features
    • WD Hookup
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Lawn Care included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Storage shed, Water included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Tarboro

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/19/2025Price change$1,650+6.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/1/2025Price change$1,550-3.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/10/2025Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/25/2025Listing removed$1,600$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/15/2025Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: 27886

    • Special offer! $500 off first month's rent if lease signed by August 15 for Sept Move-In.
      Expires August 15, 2025