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.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$1,650/mo
1201 N Main St #A, Tarboro, NC 27886
3beds
2,200sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
Hookups laundry
Off street parking
Forced air, heat pump
What's special
Fireplace mantlesModern updatesHuge rocking-chair front porchAmple natural lightOriginal heart pine floorsDetailed woodworkOff-street parking
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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: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Tarboro
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/19/2025 | Price change | $1,650+6.5%$1/sqft |
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7/1/2025 | Price change | $1,550-3.1%$1/sqft |
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6/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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5/25/2025 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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5/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 27886
- Special offer! $500 off first month's rent if lease signed by August 15 for Sept Move-In.Expires August 15, 2025