About Historic Tarboro & the Area

With its historic significance and unique Southern ambiance, Tarboro, North Carolina is a town where newcomers and longtime residents alike enjoy gracious living in a welcoming atmosphere. The community has gone to great lengths to preserve its heritage and culture. Here you'll discover the charm of our 45-block Historic District and renovated downtown. Our beautiful 15-acre Town Common is one of only two chartered town commons in existence in the nation today. All three sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Incorporated in 1760, Tarboro has become a regular stop on tours associated with The History Channel, The Victorian Society, The Smithsonian and Historic Albemarle.

Tarboro is the seat of Edgecombe County with a population of just under 12,000. Located 72 miles from the state capital of Raleigh, Tarboro is strategically positioned between the Piedmont and the Outer Banks, making it a central location in close proximity to the excitement of North Carolina's cities and the relaxation of its coast... making it an excellent place to live and invest.

Living here means experiencing the best of small town warmth with access to a variety of cultural events and recreational activities, public and private schools, higher education, world-class medical facilities, great shopping and dining. From concerts and plays to golf tournaments, sporting events and wine tastings, Tarboro keeps its residents' calendars filled with leisure fun.

Doing business here means operating in the business-friendly climate. Tarboro is well-managed and boasts a pro-business local government. Opportunities for commercial development abound. Our proximity to I-95 and coast give area businesses a geographic advantage. Affordable housing, a low cost of living and doing business make Tarboro an attractive place to live and work.

Tarboro and the surrounding area offers a variety of real estate holdings, from single family and semi-detached homes to condos, luxury homes, historic properties and apartments. We are one of the state's foremost retirement communities as well as a safe and desirable location for raising children. Tarboro is a friendly town that is home to families, professionals and retirees alike. Regardless of your lifestyle, Tarboro offers the real estate choices to suit your needs and the open arms of hospitality to make you and your family feel immediately at home.