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01Townhomes in Clayton County, GA

Clayton County townhomes for sale.

Browse townhomes for sale in Clayton County, Georgia. Townhome living here pairs the space of a house with the low upkeep of a condo, concentrated in the newer communities near Southlake Mall and Clayton State University in Morrow, along Tara Boulevard in Riverdale, near the Jonesboro square, and in the airport-adjacent corners of Forest Park and Lake City. For a young professional wanting a garage and a short airport commute, a first-time buyer stepping up from a condo, or a downsizer wanting more room without a yard, townhomes offer an attainable middle path in the most affordable county in metro Atlanta, close to Clayton State University and Southern Regional Medical Center.

Townhomes in Forest Park, Riverdale, and Lake City often start in the $150s to $250s, most townhomes near Morrow and Jonesboro run in the $200s to $300s, and the newest townhome communities in southern Clayton and near Lovejoy reach into the $300s.

$260KMedian sale price
$154Median $ / sq ft
50Average DOM
1147Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

Search Clayton County townhomes, updated in real time.

Explore the latest homes for sale in Clayton County, GA, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the historic county seat of Jonesboro, the airport corridor of Forest Park, the college-and-mall hub of Morrow, and the attainable suburbs of Riverdale, Lake City, and Lovejoy.

Clayton County is served by Clayton County Public Schools and by Clayton State University in Morrow, with Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale nearby and a genuinely short commute to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.

When comparing townhomes in Clayton County, weigh the community and the HOA as heavily as the unit: a Morrow row near Clayton State University, a newer Riverdale unit near Southern Regional Medical Center, and an attainable townhome near the airport in Forest Park offer very different commutes, dues, and price points, so deciding which of the county's townhome communities fits your life will focus a search quickly.

02Explore Communities & Market

Where to buy a townhome in Clayton County.

Townhome inventory in Clayton County clusters in its newer, most walkable communities, so the right one turns on how much space you want, how new a home you prefer, and how close you want to be to the airport and Clayton State University. First-time buyers and young professionals gravitate to the townhome rows near Southlake Mall and Clayton State University in Morrow; value buyers stretch a budget furthest in Forest Park, Riverdale, and Lake City near the airport corridor; and buyers wanting the newest units look toward southern Clayton and the communities near Jonesboro and Lovejoy. In one county a townhome buyer can choose a two-story unit with a garage near Clayton State University, a low-maintenance row along Tara Boulevard, or a newer community near the Lovejoy Station Amphitheater. Compare the communities below before you choose.

Townhome stock in Clayton County concentrates in its planned communities rather than its older ranch neighborhoods. Morrow holds townhomes near Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, and Southlake Mall; Riverdale and Jonesboro add newer rows along Tara Boulevard and near the county seat; and Forest Park and Lake City offer attainable units near Interstate 75, the Gillem Logistics Center, and the airport. That pattern lets townhome buyers trade among space, newness, and commute while keeping the low-maintenance, HOA-managed lifestyle constant, all in a county served by Clayton State University, Southern Regional Medical Center, the Clayton County Public Schools district, and MARTA bus service toward Atlanta.

Buyers should also weigh how sharply Clayton County townhome communities differ: a row near Clayton State University and Southlake Mall in Morrow, a newer unit along Tara Boulevard in Riverdale near Southern Regional Medical Center, and an attainable townhome near the airport in Forest Park or Lake City each offer a distinct blend of price, space, commute, and dues, so touring several communities, reviewing the HOA rules, and confirming garage and parking arrangements is the surest way to match a multi-level townhome to the way a buyer wants to live in the metro's most affordable county.

Life, commute, and low-maintenance living for townhome buyers in Clayton County.

Townhome living in Clayton County is built around low-maintenance space and a short commute. A townhome near Clayton State University and Southlake Mall in Morrow puts campus, Spivey Hall, and shopping at the doorstep; a newer row along Tara Boulevard in Riverdale places Southern Regional Medical Center and a quick US-19/41 commute within minutes; and a unit in Forest Park or Lake City sits steps from Interstate 75 and the airport. For buyers who want a garage and more room than a condo but less upkeep than a house, a townhome delivers the county's best middle ground close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

For townhome buyers, the decision usually comes down to commute, space, and dues. Young professionals and airport workers favor Forest Park, Riverdale, and Morrow for their unbeatable proximity to the airport, the Gillem Logistics Center, and Clayton State University; families wanting newer units settle toward southern Clayton near Lovejoy; and downsizers weigh low-maintenance living near Southern Regional Medical Center and the county's shopping. Homeowners association dues typically cover exterior maintenance and landscaping, and many townhomes add a private garage, which is much of the appeal for buyers who want space without yard work.

Townhome communities across the county sit near real anchors: Southlake Mall and Spivey Hall at Clayton State University in Morrow, Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, the Georgia State Farmers Market in Forest Park, Clayton County International Park and the Road to Tara Museum in Jonesboro, and quick access to Atlanta via Interstate 75, Interstate 285, Interstate 675, and US-19/41 (Tara Boulevard), with MARTA bus service. Because townhomes cluster in these newer, corridor-adjacent communities, they give buyers a low-maintenance lifestyle with real space near the county's best destinations, a large part of why townhomes draw young professionals, first-time buyers, and downsizers in this affordable part of metro Atlanta.

Resale strength is a quiet advantage of the Clayton County townhome market: because townhomes pair the space of a house with the low upkeep of a condo in the county's newest, most convenient communities near Clayton State University and the airport corridor, a well-kept unit in Morrow, Riverdale, or southern Clayton tends to draw reliable interest from young professionals, first-time buyers, and downsizers whenever it comes to market, which gives owners confidence that a townhome bought today can be sold without difficulty as their needs change, all near Clayton State University, Southern Regional Medical Center, and the world's busiest airport in the most affordable county in metro Atlanta.

Search Clayton County homes by price.

Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Clayton County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.

Browse Clayton County towns & neighborhoods.

Explore our town-by-town guides near Clayton County and across Clayton County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.

Clayton County open houses.

Browse upcoming open houses in Clayton County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.

Homes for sale by property type.

Explore every type of home in and around Clayton County through our Clayton County property pages: single-family homes, attainable suburban, airport-area, and historic-town homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.

Market trends, Early 2026

The Clayton County townhome market, by the numbers.

The median list price in Clayton County, GA is currently $260K, about $154 per square foot. Homes here average 50 days on market with roughly 1147 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.

Clayton County's townhome market centers on its newer, corridor-adjacent communities, from the attainable units of Forest Park, Riverdale, and Lake City to the townhome rows near Clayton State University and Southlake Mall in Morrow and the newer communities of southern Clayton.

$260KMedian sale price
$154Median $ / sq ft
50Average DOM
1147Homes for sale

Updated Spring 2026

Within Clayton County, the newest townhome communities in southern Clayton and near Jonesboro and Lovejoy command the highest townhome prices, while attainable units in Forest Park, Riverdale, and Lake City offer some of the most accessible entry points in metro Atlanta. Townhome supply is thinnest near Clayton State University and Southlake Mall, where well-priced, low-maintenance units with garages can move quickly; buyers with flexibility sometimes find more room to negotiate on older stock along the airport corridor in Forest Park and Lake City. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.

Why buy a townhome in Clayton County.

  1. Space without the upkeepTownhomes in Clayton County add room and often a private garage over a condo while the HOA handles exterior maintenance and landscaping.
  2. Attainable metro Atlanta pricingTownhomes in Forest Park, Riverdale, and Lake City offer some of the most affordable multi-level living near Atlanta, often starting in the $150s to $250s.
  3. Campus and mall proximityTownhome communities in Morrow sit near Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, and Southlake Mall, close to classes, concerts, and shopping.
  4. Short airport and Atlanta commuteTownhome corridors along Interstate 75 and US-19/41 (Tara Boulevard) put Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and downtown Atlanta within an easy drive, with MARTA bus service.
  5. Newer communities down southSouthern Clayton and the areas near Jonesboro and Lovejoy offer the county's newest townhome communities with modern floor plans.

Amenities & community overview.

A closer look at daily life, space, and things to do for townhome buyers in Clayton County.

  • Browse all homes for sale in Clayton County or explore the wider Clayton County market.
  • Compare Clayton County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
  • Weigh your commute: Interstate 75, Interstate 285, Interstate 675, and US-19/41 (Tara Boulevard), plus clayton County residents rely on Interstate 75, Interstate 285, Interstate 675, and US-19/41 (Tara Boulevard) for the Atlanta commute, with MARTA bus service across Riverdale, Forest Park, and Jonesboro connecting to rail, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on the county edge only minutes away.
  • Explore Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Clayton State University in Morrow, Southlake Mall, the Road to Tara Museum in historic Jonesboro, the Georgia State Farmers Market in Forest Park, and Clayton County International Park, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
  • Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Clayton County.

Townhome life in Clayton County looks different from community to community: a Morrow owner walks to Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, and Southlake Mall; a Riverdale owner is minutes from Southern Regional Medical Center along Tara Boulevard; a Forest Park or Lake City owner sits steps from Interstate 75 and the airport; and a southern-Clayton owner enjoys a newer community near the Lovejoy Station Amphitheater. That combination, low-maintenance homes with real space at attainable metro-Atlanta prices, all within an easy commute of downtown Atlanta, is a large part of why townhome buyers are drawn to Clayton County.

Resources for buyers & sellers.

Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Clayton County, GA buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.

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β˜… First-time buyers, Georgia Dream

First-time home buyer programs in Clayton County.

First-time buyer in Clayton County or Clayton County, GA? The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.

03Connect for Answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is the average price of a townhome in Clayton County, GA?

Townhome prices vary by community, from the $150s to $250s in Forest Park, Riverdale, and Lake City to the $300s for the newest communities in southern Clayton, with most townhomes near Morrow and Jonesboro in the $200s to $300s. Call 888-327-6555 for a community-specific figure.

How is a townhome different from a condo in Clayton County?

A townhome is typically a multi-level home sharing side walls, often with a private entrance and garage, while a condo is usually a single-level unit in a shared building. Townhomes add space and privacy; condos offer the lowest price and upkeep. Both are HOA-managed here.

Where are most townhomes located in Clayton County?

Townhomes concentrate in newer, corridor-adjacent communities near Clayton State University and Southlake Mall in Morrow, along Tara Boulevard in Riverdale and near Jonesboro, and in the airport-adjacent areas of Forest Park and Lake City.

Are Clayton County townhomes good for first-time buyers?

Yes. Townhomes in Forest Park, Riverdale, and Lake City offer attainable multi-level living with a garage and HOA-managed maintenance, a natural step up from a condo for buyers making their first purchase near the airport and Atlanta.

What do townhome HOA fees cover in Clayton County?

Dues typically cover exterior maintenance, landscaping, and shared amenities, and sometimes water or trash. Fees vary by community, so we always review the HOA budget, rules, and any rental caps before you buy.

Do Clayton County townhomes come with a garage?

Many newer townhomes near Morrow, Riverdale, and southern Clayton include a private one- or two-car garage, while some older units offer assigned or surface parking. We confirm garage and parking arrangements on every listing.

Are townhomes in Clayton County a good rental investment?

Many are. Townhomes near Clayton State University and Southern Regional Medical Center draw steady rental demand, though some HOAs cap rentals, so confirming the leasing policy is essential before buying to rent.

How is the commute from a Clayton County townhome to Atlanta?

Very short. Townhome corridors along Interstate 75 and US-19/41 (Tara Boulevard) reach downtown Atlanta quickly, with MARTA bus service, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is minutes away on the county's edge.

How competitive is the Clayton County townhome market?

Steady, and strongest in the newer communities near Clayton State University and southern Clayton, where well-priced units with garages can draw quick interest, while older stock along the airport corridor moves at a more moderate pace.

Can Four Point Realty help me sell my townhome in Clayton County?

Yes. We market townhomes across Clayton County with a listing fee starting at 1%*, professional photography, and pricing built on real, community-specific comparables. Request a free home value estimate to start.

How do I get alerts for new townhome listings in Clayton County?

Register for a free account and set your community, price, and garage filters to get instant townhome alerts, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated townhome search for you.

Should I buy a townhome or a single-family home in Clayton County?

A townhome offers lower maintenance and price, while a single-family home adds a yard and more space. We can help you weigh upkeep, budget, and lifestyle to decide which fits, from Morrow townhomes to Lovejoy houses.

What towns near Clayton County should townhome buyers also consider?

Depending on budget and commute, townhome buyers sometimes compare Clayton against neighboring Fulton, DeKalb, Henry, or Fayette County for additional newer townhome inventory. We can help you weigh the trade-offs.

Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. Four Point Realty is a trusted NJ real estate resource led by Naveen Sharma, offering current listings, strong local market knowledge, and honest insights from the first showing to the closing table. Call 888-327-6555 today.

Naveen Sharma, Broker/Owner, Four Point Realty

Naveen Sharma

Broker / Owner, 20+ years

Ready to buy? Work directly with Naveen, whether you're buying your first home, relocating, investing, or moving up to a larger house, we guide you every step of the way.

Thinking about selling? Our listing fee starts at 1%*, giving homeowners full-service representation while saving thousands in commission.

Listing fee starting at 1%*. Buyer agent compensation is separate and negotiated per transaction. Naveen Sharma is licensed in NJ & GA. Four Point Realty LLC is licensed in NJ, NY & GA.

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