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.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,600/mo
1201 N Main St #A, Tarboro, NC 27886
3beds
2,200sqft
Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
Apartment
Available Sun Jun 1 2025
No pets
Central air
Hookups laundry
Off street parking
Forced air, heat pump
What's special
Fireplace mantlesWonderful huge front porchLots of natural lightOriginal heart pine floorsSizeable yardAmple storageScreened back porch
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Travel times
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: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Tarboro
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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5/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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3/13/2025 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
2/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600+14.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
4/20/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager |