Grimesland
Discover Grimesland, North Carolina
A historic Tar River town, small in size and big in hospitality, just east of Greenville.
Grimesland is the kind of place that trades bustle for breathing room. A historic town in eastern Pitt County, set just across the Tar River east of Greenville, it dates to the late 1700s and still centers on family farms, a handful of local cafes and businesses, and a genuine small-town welcome. For buyers who want country quiet with the city close, it is an easy fit.
Life in Grimesland
Life here is rural and rooted. The town grew up around Grimesland Plantation, a c.1790 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it keeps a charming residential character, a community park, and the unhurried rhythm of a farming town. Greenville's shopping, dining, and jobs are a short drive west, which lets Grimesland stay small without being isolated.
Getting around
Grimesland sits east of Greenville across the Tar River, connected by the regional road network, which puts the university, ECU Health, and Greenville's amenities within an easy drive while keeping the town's quiet setting intact.
Schools
Grimesland is served by Pitt County Schools.
Finding a home
Look here for established in-town homes, historic properties, and rural land and acreage across eastern Pitt County. It is a modest market with room to spread out. Explore what is available below, and reach out when one fits.
What is Grimesland, NC known for?
Grimesland is a historic Tar River town in eastern Pitt County, dating to the late 1700s, known for its family farms, small-town character, and the historic Grimesland Plantation.
How far is Grimesland from Greenville?
Grimesland sits just east of Greenville across the Tar River, an easy drive from the city's amenities.
What kinds of homes are in Grimesland?
Established in-town homes, historic properties, and rural land and acreage in the surrounding county.
Header Socials