Franklinton is a thriving suburb in west Franklin County with a significant expanse of land in its outlying areas. The neighborhood has gone through recent redevelopments that have added new restaurants and boutiques downtown and improved existing parks and infrastructure. Lot sizes of homes get larger as residents drive further out from the suburb sector, with much of Franklinton’s outer rim being more rural Carolina territory. Realtor team Greg and Wendy Dyer of Julie Wright Realty Group say, “Franklinton is a growing community; developments like Woodland Park are great to move to since it’s a custom home builder neighborhood.”
Downtown Franklinton has a good mix of retail and Living in Franklinton offers restaurants.
The town of Franklinton is located in Franklin County, NC.
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From mid-sized bungalows to large mountain homes
Franklinton’s modest suburban streets are dotted with compact bungalows, ranch and traditional-style homes. Sidewalk space is ample downtown but not guaranteed in the more rural surrounding areas. Straight driveways and multi-car garages are common to find in many homes in town. Many new construction single-family homes and townhouse complexes are also on the market. Single-family homes in Franklinton range from $250,000 to $700,000. Homebuyers can find a townhouse or 3-bed bungalow at the low end of the range or a mountain home resting on 10 acres towards the top of the range.
Franklinton has an economy based on agriculture, lumber, and textiles.
The town of Franklinton was named after Benjamin Franklin.
Franklinton has easy access to bigger cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
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Tacos, an Italian steakhouse and a prohibition-style bar
For retail, downtown Franklinton has stores like Archer + Pratt, a local craft shop with home décor, furniture and other gifts. Franklinton Square Shopping Center features two restaurants, a Family Dollar and a Food Lion for groceries. Dyer says, “The town has a lot of nice restaurants; people come all the way from Wake Forest to eat in Franklinton.” Residents have several local restaurants to choose from, like Toros Tacos + Tequila, which has served al pastor tacos, spirits and tamales since 2021. There’s also Franko’s Italian Steakhouse and a prohibition-style bar called The Slammer Speakeasy. A Walmart is 9 miles east of town in neighboring Louisburg.
Toros Tacos + Tequila is a Mexican restaurant located in downtown Franklinton, NC.
Archer + Pratt is located in downtown Franklinton, NC.
Food Lion is located in Franklin Square in Franklinton, NC.
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A park amphitheater built from an old gas station
Franklinton Park is a public 22-acre park with a newly remodeled playground; the park also has benches and a light walking trail. There’s also Texaco Station Park, a neighborhood space with benches, a grass area to sit or stand, and a small amphitheater built from an old gas station to listen to live music or host community gatherings. Further to the west of town, Olde Liberty Golf Club is a private, 18-hole championship course through Carolina timbers, just an 8-mile drive from Franklinton.
Franklinton Park has a playground, running trail, baseball field and much more.
Franklinton Park is located just outside of the downtown area.
The The Texaco Station Park is located in downtown Franklinton, NC.
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A high school with a career and technical education program
Franklin County Schools serve Franklinton area children. In-town options include Franklinton Elementary and Franklinton Middle, both rated a C-plus on Niche, and Franklinton High, rated a B. Franklinton High also features a Career and Technical Education program, a pathway for students to prepare for college and careers in fields such as entrepreneurship and business, digital design, and agricultural science.
Franklinton High School has a student population of almost 1,200 students.
Franklinton Elementary School has student population of just over 500 students.
Franklinton Middle School has a student population of almost 300 students.
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Route 1 gets to downtown Raleigh in 27 miles
U.S. Route 1 runs north-south through Franklinton and can take residents to downtown Raleigh in 27 miles. Driving is the best way to get around, considering the distance between the rural and suburban areas of town. There are no public bus or train lines in town as well. Franklinton combines the features of a modern Carolina small town with the potential of its outlying land market.
US 1 is the main highway that runs through Franklinton.
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