2685 Mt Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236 For Sale

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