Carlyle Franklin is a tiny residential neighborhood located in southern Apex, North Carolina. Close to dense commercial development, this neighborhood is close to facilities without sacrificing a quiet suburban feel.
Carlyle Franklin’s boundaries are located in the 27502 zip code. James Street acts as its southern border which intersects with Germaine Street to the west and South Hughes Street to the east. The north end of Germaine Street denotes the invisible northern border that bisects South Hughes Street, completing the rectangular boundary for the neighborhood.
There are several branches of the Wake County Public Schools System in the area including Apex Elementary located just south of Carlyle Franklin. To the northeast, Apex Middle School is the next educational stop for students who previously went to Apex Elementary. The Apex Baptist Church and adjacent Apex Methodist Church offer religious daycare and education programs.
Commercial development spans East Williams Street which is to the north of Carlyle Franklin. In this strip of shops, residents can visit restaurants including Taco Mexico, J and S New York Pizza, or EmR-Wings. Across from these restaurants, visitors can choose to shop at Apex Galaxy Foods which specializes in meats, grilling, and barbecued meals perfect for a picnic or cookout in the nearby Jones Park.
Carlyle Franklin is within the Triangle Transit system making it easy for residents and visitors to catch buses around the Raleigh area. There is also a bike lane that runs along Center Street through the center of Apex and continues into a web of cycling routes throughout Cary, NC.