About Homes for Sale in Clayton MO

Located in St Louis County real estate, Clayton MO homes for sale Clayton is the hub of metropolitan St. Louis and the seat of St. Louis County, bordering St. Louis City.  Many of the homes for sale in Clayton MO are within walking distance of specialty boutiques, shops, restaurants and cafes. Considered the second largest business district (1st is Downtown St. Louis) there is a thriving economy however they have devoted 70+ acres to passive and active park areas mixing the best of all worlds. Clayton MO Real Estate and Clayton MO properties are a perfect addition to the St. Louis Real Estate market

Get a Closer Look at Homes for Sale in Clayton MO and Lifestyle

Clayton real estate is mostly made up of established and older homes and have many gorgeous architectural styles. The single family homes offer floor plans with 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom  or 4 bedroom options. Clayton MO homes for sale range in price from approximately $300,000 to approximately $555,000. The median home price in 2014 was  approximately $370,000.

Residents of Clayton MO real estate enjoy the numerous shopping boutiques, art galleries, jewelry stores and European style cafes. Clayton is home to the St. Louis Art Fair which draws in over 150,000 visitors every year and is praised nationally as one of the best. One of the most appealing features of Clayton is the central location. Minutes from Downtown St. Louis, Forest Park, Lambert International Airport is just 12 minutes away!

There are 11 parks located within Clayton, the largest being Shaw Park with over 47 acres of treed and open grass areas. Shaw Park most recent improvements include over a mile of new walking paths and an adult fitness area. Shaw Park is also home to an outdoor Aquatic Center, which provides something for everyone in the family including a 50-meter competition pool, as well as a diving pool, and a splash and play pool for young children.  You will also find one of the last remaining outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks in the area.  Other Shaw Park amenities include 10 tennis courts, nine ball fields, three playgrounds, and two sand volleyball courts.

Clayton welcomes families with its award-winning public school system. The Clayton School District is one of the nation’s best with 95% of its high school graduates going on to college. The majority of classroom teachers have more than 16 years of experience and 93 percent hold a master’s degree or higher. They have a generous support system including resource teachers, interns and general education staff. Each school has a library that exceeds the national standards and a full-time librarian. Clayton is also home to several esteemed private institutions, including Fontbonne University, Washington University, and Concordia Seminary.

If you’re interested in learning more about the homes for sale in Clayton MO, please contact St Louis County real estate expert, Sharon Colona and St. Louis Realty for a professional and simple buying or selling process. Call (636) 397-7653 or email at scolona@stlouisrealty.net.