Clayton Real Estate

If you are looking for quality of life, then Clayton is the place to be with a lively downtown area but also quiet, safe neighborhoods. It is conveniently located amidst several of the major highways in St. Louis, making it a huge hub for the city and county.

About 81% of the land in Clayton is dedicated to residential and park use. The neighborhoods are all very charming, with secure entrances and beautiful houses. You will find great diversity because of the many different styles and price ranges of housing. Plus they get a great view of the Clayton cityscape, and many of the residential areas are within walking distance to downtown, where they can find shopping, dining, and businesses.

Clayton homes vary in price. Here are the averages from 2008:

• Detached houses: $764,868

• Townhouses or other attached units: $660,862

• In 2-unit structures: $507,487

• In 3-to-4-unit structures: $403,354

• In 5-or-more-unit structures: $575,265

The median sale price for a Clayton home is now $496,700. Because Clayton is more of an affluent neighborhood, houses usually come with a heftier price tag. But they are definitely worth it! Big, beautiful areas in great neighborhoods with a downtown close by—you couldn’t ask for more! And with close to 200 homes sold in the area in the past year, it’s clear that lots of people agree.

Downtown Clayton is home to several of the Forbes and Fortune 500 business headquarters and branch offices, creating one of the highest commercial occupancy rates in the region. Nearly seven million square feet of bustling Clayton is reserved for office space, and one million square feet is for retail. If it’s great schools you’re looking for, then Clayton has it. Several private institutions make their home in Clayton – such as Fontbonne, Washington University, and Concordia Seminary. The public school system is also one of the best in the nation, with 95% of graduates continuing to college.

If that’s not enough evidence to prove that Clayton has exceptional quality of life, take a look at the Parks Department. They have a large community center that offers swimming, tennis, classes and much more. Plus they maintain all of the parks, so they keep their stellar appeal. On top of everything mentioned, Clayton is about fifteen minutes away from anywhere in St. Louis. Downtown, the airport, and the Botanical Gardens are just a short drive away. With Clayton, you get the best of both worlds: city and suburbia, making it a chic suburban entity.

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