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$749,000

551 W Main Street, Clayton, NC 27520
Clayton, NC 27520
Listed by Jamie Purvis · RE/MAX EXECUTIVE
Bedrooms
N/A
Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1950

About this home

Rare mixed-use property offering approximately 3,400 sq. ft. across two levels on W. Main St. in Clayton, zoned SUP (Special Use Permit). This versatile building features an adaptable layout suited for multiple business types, with residential space upstairs and a downstairs level ready for commercial use. The downstairs also includes a commercial kitchen, adding further flexibility for food service, catering, or other business uses. The first floor offers approximately 2,970 sq. ft. and the second floor approximately 1,390 sq. ft., with five on-site parking spaces. The property has been well maintained, with a new roof installed in 2019 and two new HVAC systems installed in August 2022 and August 2025. Located on W. Main St. with strong road visibility and easy access to US 70 and NC 42, this property benefits from a location surrounded by a mix of retail, dining, and service businesses, plus close proximity to downtown amenities. Whether you're looking to owner-occupy with a live/work setup or lease out the commercial space, this property offers flexibility and strong potential in a growing corridor.

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10179781
Property type
Mixed Use
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
97
On market date
July 13, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.31 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Cooper Academy
0.89 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
463
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
Middle
Riverwood Middle
3.42 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,056
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools
High
Clayton High
0.59 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,977
Student:teacher ratio
18.7:1
District
Johnston County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Clayton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

65
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks5
Schools6
Transit stops0
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Clayton, from live MLS data.

On the market 97 days -- 8 fewer days than Clayton's current average of 105 days.
For reference, the median list price across 639 active listings in Clayton right now is $379,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,661/mo
$149,800 down
$599,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,886
Property tax (est.)$624
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 16, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.