Clayton, GA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Clayton Housing Market Trends

Clayton currently has a healthy and appreciating housing market. Both homes and land for sale are moving, but not at such an alarming rate that would cause buyer hesitation. Interest rates are current low and holding, nut it is hard to say for how long. If you are in the market, now is a great time to purchase. This added buying power is making many second homeowners’ dreams just that much sweeter.

Clayton, Georgia

Clayton is a charming mountain town located in Rabun County, the most Northeastern county in Georgia. Clayton is truly rich in natural beauty. In fact, Rabun county boast the most public lands of any county in Georgia. If you love the outdoors, Clayton is the place for you. If you are looking for waterfront properties, try Lake Rabun homes for sale.

Population: 1968
Elevation: 1929 feet
Area: 3.39 square miles
Zip code: 30525
Area Code: 706 and 762

Downtown Clayton Clayton Waterfall

Rabun County, Georgia

Rabun County is the most Northeastern county in the state of Georgia. It is also the highest by elevation and the coolest by average monthly temperature. Rabun County also receives on average more rainfall than anywhere else in the state. In fact, it is one of the wettest counties east of the Cascade Mountains, but with much rain comes some of the most incredible features you will find anywhere.

Rabun County is also home to more state and federal owned lands than any other county. If you love getting outdoors and enjoying natural beauty, then look no further. Stunning mountain vistas, emerald green lakes such as Lake Burton, roaring white waters, and enchanting waterfalls are just a taste of what you will find in the Georgia mountain paradise.

Lake Burton

Lake Burton is one of the most pristine and prestigious lakes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake Burton is the largest of chain of lakes in Rabun County that also includes Lake Rabun, Seed Lake, and Lake Yonah. It is conviently located on Highway 76 in between Hiawassee and Clayton, Georgia. With emerald green waters set against the stunning North Georgia mountains, it is no suprise that Lake Burton has attracted some of finely appointed homes in the area.

Lake Burton Georgia Lake Burton aerial

 

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