Profiles on Local Neighborhoods

Tips  for  Finding  the  Perfect  Neighborhood

EDGECOMBE  COUNTY

Tarboro

Tarboro, incorporated in 1760, is one of North Carolina's oldest towns and possesses one of the few remaining Town Commons.  Rich in history and steeped in tradition, the area has continued to grow and prosper over the years.  There are numerous residential areas providing quality housing of varying styles.  The Tarboro HISTORIC DISTRICT, a 45-block restored, residential area adjacent to Downtown, offers housing of historic and architectural significance.  The Tarboro Historic District National Recreation Trail guides visitors through this beautiful area.  The 1808 Blount-Bridgers House, a national historic landmark, is home to a permanent collection that celebrates the 200 year-old material culture of Edgecombe County and the creative achievements of Tarboro-born artist, Hobson Pittman (1899-1972).  The main campus of Edgecombe Community College serves Tarboro and Edgecombe County.  The newly-completed Keihin Auditorium (pronounced kay-heen) is a beautiful, 1,029 seat performance hall located in the Arts Civic & Technology Center on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College.

Tarboro was featured in Raleigh Metro Magazine in June of 2004.  Read about it in: Tarboro:  The Little Town that Did.

Additional information can be found at Historic Tarboro.com, Edgecombe ARTS, and the Tarboro-Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce.

TIPS  FOR  FINDING  THE  PERFECT  NEIGHBORHOOD

The neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle—safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part.

Make a list of the activities—movies, health club, church—you engage in regularly and stores you visit frequently. See how far you would have to travel from each neighborhood you’re considering to engage in your most common activities.

Check out the school district. (For school websites and other information see our Schools and Scholars page.)  Look for information on test scores, class size, percentage of students who attend college, and special enrichment programs. If you have school-age children, you might also pay a visit to schools in the neighborhoods you’re considering. Even if you don’t have children, a house in a good school district will be easier to sell in the future.

Find out if the neighborhood is safe. Ask the police department for neighborhood crime statistics. Consider not only the number of crimes but also the type—burglaries, armed robberies—and the trend of increasing or decreasing crime. Also, is crime centered in only one part of the neighborhood, such as near a retail area?  You can also find out important information at the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry.

Determine if the neighborhood is economically stable. Check with your local city economic development office to see if income and property values in the neighborhood are stable or rising. What is the percentage of homes to apartments? Apartments don’t necessarily diminish value, but do mean a more transient population. Do you see vacant businesses or homes that have been for sale for months?

See for yourself. Once you’ve narrowed your focus to two or three neighborhoods, go there and walk around. Are homes tidy and well maintained? Are streets quiet? Pick a warm day if you can and chat with people working or playing outside.

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