FOR SALE: Prime 4.2± Acre Commercial Site – Frontage on I-75 | 2695 & 2685 Mt Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Offering Price: $775,000
Zoning: GB – General Business District (Clayton County)
Lot Size: ±4.2 Acres
Traffic Counts: Over 149,000 vehicles/day on I-75
Parcel IDs: 12-0076B-00A-003 , 12-0076B-00A-001
Executive Summary:
Strategically positioned in the high-growth corridor of Mt Zion Road with direct visibility and signage potential to Interstate 75, this ±4.2-acre development-ready site is an exceptional opportunity for retail, mixed-use, medical, hospitality, or other high-traffic commercial uses. Zoned General Business (GB) by Clayton County, the property permits a wide range of commercial developments with favorable architectural and site planning standards designed to support dense, pedestrian-oriented retail and service uses.
Key Investment Highlights:
Outstanding Visibility & Access:
The property boasts direct frontage on I-75 with over 149,000 vehicles per day, and convenient access to both I-75 and I-675 (just 0.3 miles away).
Additional road traffic includes 18,000 VPD to the west and 14,000 VPD eastbound, ensuring continuous exposure.
Robust Surrounding Retail & Consumer Base:
The immediate vicinity features a diverse range of national retailers and hospitality anchors including Costco, Lowe’s, Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Verizon, IHOP, LA Fitness, Planet Fitness, AMC Theatres, and more.
The area serves as the primary retail node for Morrow, Allendale Heights, Woodfield, and Rex, providing strong consumer draw.
Proximity to Major Regional Developments:
Clayton 75 Logistics Center: A brand new 700,000+ SF distribution facility located just 0.8 miles away, bringing hundreds of daily employees to the corridor.
Luxury Multifamily Development: Under construction 0.7 miles away, this residential influx will drive consistent demand for food, service, and lifestyle uses.
Rapidly Expanding Trade Area:
Positioned within Clayton County’s fastest-growing retail and logistics belt, Mt Zion Rd continues to see infrastructure and commercial investment. Major arterial connectors link the site to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (approx. 15 miles north) and downtown Atlanta.
Zoning & Development Standards (GB – General Business District):
Per Clayton County Ordinance (Sec. 3.21 & 3.22), this zoning allows for:
General retail, restaurants (including drive-thru), offices, financial institutions, health clinics, entertainment venues, hotels, and more.
Architectural requirements promote quality development:
50%+ clear glazing on primary façades,
High standards for landscaping, pedestrian access, and parking design,
Encouragement of shared access and interparcel connectivity.
Sidewalk and streetscape requirements: 10’ minimum, with designated planting and pedestrian amenities zones.
Ideal Development Uses:
Quick-service and sit-down restaurants
Retail strip center or anchor-based plaza
Medical or urgent care center
Franchise fitness or wellness operator
Hotel/hospitality project
Freestanding pad users (bank, drive-thru, pharmacy)
Flex office/retail hybrid concept
Demographics (3-Mile Radius):
Population: 62,000+
Average HH Income: $61,000+
Median Age: 34.2
Daytime Employment: Heavy due to retail, logistics, and county offices
