Hertford County, North Carolina
Murfreesboro Real Estate and Local Guide
Small historic port town on the Meherrin River in northeastern North Carolina, anchored by Chowan University and a large National Register historic district. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Murfreesboro best.
About the area
Living in Murfreesboro, NC
Host of the annual North Carolina Watermelon Festival in its historic downtown.
The housing market
Homes in Murfreesboro
- About 51% of housing units are owner-occupied, with the remainder renter-occupied.
- Roughly 78% of homes are detached single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $153,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Murfreesboro home
Brady C. Jefcoat Museum
Museum of Americana housed in the former public school building
William Rea Store
Circa 1790 brick store considered the oldest brick commercial building still standing in North Carolina
Chowan University
Baptist-affiliated university founded in 1848
Riverside Park
Meherrin River park with ball fields, playground, and shaded picnic areas
Murfree's Landing
Historic riverport site redeveloped as a town park with a kayak and canoe launch and pier
Neighborhoods
Murfreesboro areas to know
Murfreesboro Historic District
National Register historic district covering much of the old downtown and riverfront
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.