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215 E Church Street
Tarboro, NC 27886 · Edgecombe County
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**Income Potential with separate apartment** This charming home can be found in the Historic district, downtown Tarboro and is noted on the historic district map as Lichtenstein-Thigpen House. The national registry plaque identifies it as Cotton-Lichtenstein House ca.1875. The current owner has an eye for design and classic style and they have brought this 'old home' back to life! Just a few minutes' walk to downtown amenities including shops and restaurants. The signature front porch that overlooks a city sidewalk creates opportunities to enjoy your community every day! The main 2 story living space (*2652 sq.ft) includes 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, open sitting area upstairs and features a large foyer downstairs that can serve as a reception hall or parlor, a formal dining, family room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, laundry room and an amazing kitchen with a large island that draws you to the heart of this home! The updated cabinetry features a pantry wall and granite counter tops. In addition, there is a large walk-in pantry, stainless appliances with an authentic old fireplace structure to complement this space. This home is ideal for multi-generational living with the additional living quarters (1192 sq ft.) on the main level with private entrance. It is perfect as an in-law suite or an income producing apartment and includes 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, a full kitchen with laundry, a spacious living area, a small flex room that would be great for a home office. There are fireplaces in most rooms that add so much character to this beautiful home, however, most were used in days gone by systems that are now obsolete. Other improvements include a roof replacement (2019), 2 new Gas packs (2017), 2 new electric hot water heaters (2017), and full exterior paint (2025). Book your appt. today! *Total living space square footage is 3844 Squ ft. The primary living space is 2652 squ foot (Upstairs is cooled but not heated). There is a possibility that this could be converted into 3 separate living spaces based on historical use.
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Properties in Edgecombe County may sit within mapped FEMA flood zones, within a municipal historic district overlay requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness, or both. Buyers are advised to independently verify flood zone, elevation, substantial-damage history and flood insurance requirements with the county floodplain administrator, a licensed surveyor and an insurance professional before relying on anything shown here.
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MLS# 100553309 · HIVE MLS via SourceRE · Last updated: October 25, 2026 at 7:05 AM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Horizon Realty Group.
