Franklinton is a growing town with new homes and businesses
Just north of Wake Forest lies the small town of Franklinton, known for its growing suburban communities and walkable downtown. Originally established as a railroad depot in 1839, this Franklin County town has grown steadily since 2000, with custom-home neighborhoods and fresh subdivisions shaping its residential areas. Franklinton’s Main Street retains its historic character and is a destination for boutique shopping and trendy dining. Parks, a public golf course and community events like the annual Funkytown Festival round out the appeal.
Downtown Franklinton has a good mix of shops and restaurants.
The town of Franklinton is located in Franklin County, North Carolina.
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What home prices and styles you’ll find in Franklinton
The median home sale price in Franklinton is in the upper $300,000s, below that of Wake Forest but above that of Creedmoor. You can usually find:
Older homes and those with under 2,000 square feet from the upper $100,000s to the mid-$300,000s
Larger homes from the mid-$300,000s to the upper $800,000s
Luxury homes from the lower $900,000s to around $1.3 million
Townhouses from the upper $100,000s to the upper $200,000s
Most homes in Franklinton have been built since 2000, giving most of its residential areas a modern feel, and more subdivisions are being added. “Franklinton is a growing community,” say Greg Dyer and Wendy Dyer, a local Realtor team with Julie Wright Realty Group. “Developments like Woodland Park are great to move to since it's a custom home builder neighborhood." Throughout the community, you can find a mix of ranch-style homes, New Traditional builds with colonial and Craftsman influences, and custom-built modern farmhouses with luxury amenities.
You can find some older bungalows in Franklinton.
Most of Franklinton's homes are newer construction.
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How to get around the Triangle
Franklinton is a car-dependent community, with U.S. Route 1 running through the area and state Route 56 serving as the main east-west road. Wake Forest is about 10 miles away, or a 15-minute drive. Raleigh is 27 miles away, and Durham is 30 miles away, drives that take less than an hour. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a 33-mile trip.
Which Franklin County schools serve the area
Franklinton is served by two public school districts, Franklin County Schools and Granville County Schools, with assignments depending on a student's home address. Kids can start at Franklinton Elementary School, then go to Franklinton Middle School. Older students can go to Franklinton High School or apply to Franklin County Early College High School, which gets an A rating from Niche and offers a five-year program where students can earn a high school diploma and an associate degree.
Franklinton Elementary School serves the area.
Franklinton Middle School serves sixth through eighth grades.
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A walkable downtown with locally owned shops and restaurants
Franklinton has a walkable downtown area with locally owned businesses. “The town has a lot of nice restaurants,” the Dyers say. “People come all the way from Wake Forest to eat in Franklinton.” You can get street-style tacos at Toros Tacos + Tequila and an upscale dinner at Franko’s Italian Steakhouse. There are boutiques and other shops mixed in, including Archer + Pratt, a gift and home décor shop, and The Stables Marketplace, which has local vendors selling handmade goods and clothing. On Saturday mornings, you can stock up on locally grown produce at The Franklinton Market. For groceries, the Franklinton Square shopping center has Food Lion and Family Dollar, and there are more options in Wake Forest.
Toros Tacos + Tequila is a Mexican restaurant located in downtown Franklinton.
You can find local crafts and home decor at Archer + Pratt.
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Franklinton Park anchors outdoor recreation
You can get outside at Franklinton Park, a roughly 20-acre space with a modern playground, a basketball court and ball fields. The park also has an Innovation STEM trail with interactive elements to help teach kids about different careers. Texaco Station Park is a small green space in a converted service station downtown. The public Olde Liberty Golf Club has an 18-hole course, a driving range and a putting green.
Franklinton Park has a playground and much more.
Franklinton Park is located just outside of the downtown area.
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Downtown events like the Funkytown Festival
Franklinton hosts community events in its downtown area throughout the year. Here are some popular ones:
Funkytown Festival, a June celebration of the 1970s and ‘80s along Main Street
Frankenfest, a Halloween festival with food trucks, live music and costume contests
Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Market, a November event with vendors and festive music
Franklinton Christmas Parade, a nighttime holiday parade through downtown each December
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