Clayton Real Estate

Clayton Real Estate

Welcome to Clayton, New York – a charming village nestled in the heart of Jefferson County and a gem of the Thousand Islands region. With its picturesque waterfront views and rich historical background, Clayton is a delightful blend of small-town charm and vibrant community spirit.

Clayton boasts a unique mix of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Located along the St. Lawrence River, it offers residents and visitors alike an abundance of outdoor activities, from boating and fishing to hiking and cycling. The nearby Thousand Islands National Park is a paradise for nature lovers, featuring stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Whether you’re exploring the serene waters or wandering through the lush trails, the scenic beauty of Clayton is sure to captivate you.

The village is also known for its rich maritime history, showcased at the Thousand Islands Museum, where you can delve into the area’s fascinating past. The lively downtown area is filled with charming boutiques, delightful eateries, and art galleries, making it a perfect spot for leisurely strolls and community gatherings.

Clayton is also home to a variety of events throughout the year, including the popular Clayton Antique Boat Show and the lively Summerfest, which brings the community together to celebrate local culture and heritage.

With its friendly atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community, Clayton, NY, is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Discover your new home in Clayton, where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Listings in Clayton

$1,031,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ S1701487 MLS
Wake to the sound of songbirds, sipping your morning coffee on the screened porch, and abundant wildlife wandering through rolling pastures as the sun rises over your own 51.5-acre country retreat. Minutes from the village of Clayton, this exceptional Connor-built Colonial, crafted by the renowned builders of Middlebury, Vermont, offers perfect balance of peaceful rural living and modern convenience. Designed by the owners to capture warmth and character of a historic farmhouse. With wide pine floors secured with square nails, authentic 12-over-12 windows, and timeless craftsmanship throughout. Impeccably maintained and filled with natural light, four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and inviting living spaces designed for gathering with family and friends. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous workspace, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas. On cooler days, gather around the wood-burning fireplace for warmth and ambiance, central air conditioning keeps the home comfortable throughout the warmer months.3 season screened porch invites you to relax. A full walkout basement with impressive 9-foot ceilings offers endless possibilities for additional living space, a workshop, fitness area, or recreation room. Step outside and embrace the country lifestyle. The centerpiece of the property is a remarkable historic post-and-beam barn, dismantled in Redwood, New York, and meticulously reconstructed on the property, preserving a piece of North Country history. Complementing the barn are fenced pastures, a chicken coop, and a traditional sugar shack ready for your own maple syrup operation. Wander private trails leading to a picturesque spring-fed pond, while apple trees, blueberry and raspberry bushes, and abundant wildlife make every season a delight.A detached two-car garage, newly built just four years ago, provides exceptional space for vehicles, equipment, and hobbies. Rarely does a property combine architectural character, historic craftsmanship, the beauty of 51.5 acres so close to Clayton and the St. Lawrence River. Welcome home to a lifestyle defined by nature, privacy, and timeless country living.

13730 County Route 5, Clayton
$1,650,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ S1700417 MLS
Experience waterfront living at its finest with this exceptional St. Lawrence River home on prestigious Washington Island in Clayton. The car-access causeway gives you the best of both worlds: the privacy of an island with year-round accessibility by car, or a short, scenic 5-10 minute walk to the Village of Clayton. With 108 feet of pristine river frontage overlooking the main shipping channel, enjoy unobstructed 180-degree views of the majestic St. Lawrence, from breathtaking sunrises to gorgeous sunsets. Designed to maximize its incredible setting, the main level features an impressive open concept great room where expansive windows and sliding glass doors frame panoramic river views. The living room, dining area, and beautifully appointed kitchen flow seamlessly together, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen showcases elegant quartz countertops, quality finishes, and exceptional water views, while premium hardwood flooring and custom ceiling details add warmth and sophistication throughout. The thoughtfully designed primary suite offers a private retreat, complemented by three beautifully finished full bathrooms. The finished lower level expands the living space with two additional bedrooms, a spacious family room, and flexible guest accommodations. Square footage is per a recent floor plan scan and includes the finished basement. Outdoor living is unmatched with three expansive riverfront decks, including an updated main deck with premium glass railings preserving the views, beautiful perennial gardens, and your own private beach area for the kids. The meticulously maintained shoreline features an elite dock system with a large lounging platform and two jet-ski lifts, plus an extra large boat lift installed in 2025, included in the sale. The owners have made decades of unforgettable, multi-generational memories here with family and friends and hope you will too. Enjoy Clayton's 4th of July fireworks from your own deck! Call today to schedule a private viewing!

4 Washington Island, Clayton
$689,900
S1696551 MLS
PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – 147 ACRES OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! An extraordinary opportunity awaits with 147 acres of prime development land offering limitless potential for your next commercial or mixed-use project. Whether your vision includes a retail center, restaurants, apartment community, senior housing, healthcare or medical facilities, self-storage, hospitality, recreational destination, sports complex, or another innovative development, this exceptional property provides the space and flexibility to make it happen. With excellent accessibility, outstanding visibility, and high traffic counts, this property is ideally positioned to become the area's next commercial hotspot. Large development tracts of this caliber are increasingly rare, making this an outstanding investment opportunity for developers, investors, and visionaries looking to capitalize on the continued growth of the North Country. Take in the scenic surroundings, including distant views toward the St. Lawrence River region, while enjoying a premier location just 30 minutes from Canada and less than 20 minutes from Watertown, Fort Drum, shopping, dining, and other everyday conveniences. With 147 acres at your disposal, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Whether you're creating the next destination for business, housing, recreation, or commerce, this property offers the foundation to bring your vision to life. Rare opportunities like this don't come along often. Build your vision, leave your mark, and help shape the future of this thriving community. Call today for more information and start planning tomorrow's landmark development!

Rt-12, Clayton
$629,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ S1693570 MLS
Are you in the market for a year-round waterfront home nestled in a peaceful setting located just minutes from the Village of Clayton? If so, you may have found your new home!! This home offers abundant light and stunning views of the main shipping channel. The main floor features a spacious kitchen w/quartz countertop and a center island, hardwood floor, a dining area with a sliding door to the deck overlooking the waterfront, a living room with hardwood floor and a propane fireplace,2 bedrooms and a bath, along with laundry and a bonus room currently used as a dining room that also has a sliding door to the deck. Upstairs, you will find the large primary suite with a hardwood floor, a propane fireplace, a large walk-in closet, and a good-sized bathroom. The primary suite offers a sliding door to a small balcony offering spectacular views of the main shipping channel. Outside offers a spacious yard, a large deck, great for entertaining or relaxing, watching the big ships go by, a sauna, 2 storage sheds, and a 2-car garage. This property has so much to offer and is located on a quiet dead-end road, yet not far from all the amenities the Village of Clayton has to offer. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of the Thousand Islands lifestyle, schedule your private showing today, and start enjoying life and making memories to last a lifetime on the beautiful St. Lawrence River!!

41561 Kehoe Tract Road, Clayton
$125,000
S1693230 MLS
Rare opportunity to own a large 1.18-acre parcel in the Village of Clayton, one of the most desirable and vibrant communities in the Thousand Islands region. Offering an exceptional location in the heart of Clayton, this property provides easy access to local businesses, attractions, waterfront amenities, and the unique culture that makes the Thousand Islands a sought-after destination year-round. Zoned commercial, this versatile property presents an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and developers looking to establish a business in a high-demand area. With road frontage on both Graves Street and State Street, the lot offers excellent accessibility and flexibility for future development, allowing for multiple potential entrances and a variety of site layouts to suit your vision. Large commercial parcels within the Village of Clayton are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this a unique investment opportunity with tremendous potential. Whether you're planning a retail space, office building, service business, or another commercial venture, this property offers the size, location, and exposure needed for success. Call today for additional information or to schedule a tour of this exceptional property.

201 State Street, Clayton
$850,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ S1692434 MLS
This one level Log island home includes 3 sizable bedrooms and one and a half baths on 400 feet of waterfront on Grindstone island in the Thousand Islands region. Over 40% of Grindstone is under conservation easement and this lovely log camp is surrounded by Thousand Islands Land Trust land. It backs to Flynn Bay with the added attraction of panoramic sunsets. The expansive front porch overlooks the main shipping channel and is a straight shot with a boat to the Clayton mainland. Clayton Village has been named one of the best small towns in the Great Lakes region. Add to this a charming bunk house for overflow guests, a fish house, and barn for storage. There is an outdoor native stone fireplace for entertaining. The waterfront boasts a sandy beach bottom and the excellent swimming is a gentle incline into the St. Lawrence river. Imaging sitting on this special log home porch and watching the ships as they pass by. The rear deck overlooking Flynn bay is a late day sojourn with all that nature can provide, privacy, country living and solitude. This is a property for the most discriminating purchaser. This residence comes fully furnished with a Grady White boat and John Deere 4 wheel priced separately. This type of property with so many amenities rarely come to market.

12165 Brown Road, Clayton
$185,000
S1692373 MLS
Discover the perfect blend of country living and waterfront beauty with this exceptional 6-acre property on the scenic Chaumont River. Currently home to horses and goats, this unique parcel is fully fenced and ready for your recreational, or residential dreams. A spacious barn provides ample room for livestock, equipment, or storage, while established trails wind through the property and lead directly to the river's edge, offering easy access for kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching, or simply enjoying the peaceful waterfront setting. With plenty of open space and an ideal building site, this property offers the perfect opportunity to create your custom dream home overlooking the natural beauty of the Chaumont River. Enjoy the privacy and serenity of country living while remaining just 10 minutes from the charming village of Clayton and the renowned Thousand Islands region. Whether you're seeking a hobby farm, equestrian property, waterfront retreat, or the perfect location to build your forever home, this rare offering combines acreage, water frontage, and convenience in one remarkable package.There is a single wide trailer on parcel next door seller is listing also and would sell together.

31741 County Route 179, Clayton
$249,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ S1691909 MLS
Spacious, versatile, and full of possibilities, this Clayton-area home features a flexible floor plan, generous living spaces, and a beautiful living room addition. Perfectly situated on over an acre of flat, green lawn, you’ll enjoy plenty of room to spread out and a comfortable buffer between you and your neighbors. Inside, you’ll find a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of room for entertaining. Just off the kitchen is a formal dining room that was originally a third bedroom and could easily be converted back with the addition of a wall, giving you extra flexibility to fit your needs. This area of the home also features two bedrooms, including a primary suite with its own private ensuite bath, plus an additional full bathroom. A beautiful addition completed in 2008 adds even more living space and currently serves as a warm and inviting living room. The centerpiece is the tongue and groove pine ceiling and a top-of-the-line pellet stove that creates a cozy atmosphere during the colder months while helping reduce heating costs. Outside, you’ll appreciate the two-stall garage with plenty of room for vehicles, boats, jet skis, snowmobiles, and more. Need additional storage? You’re covered there too, with a 16' x 24' barn that once housed a horse and chickens, and two 10’ X 12’ Amish sheds that provide ample space for lawn equipment, tools, and recreational gear. A rear deck overlooks the expansive backyard and offers the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee or unwind after a long day. Best of all, while you’ll enjoy the peace and privacy of country living, you’re just a short drive from downtown Clayton, where you’ll find great restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and easy access to the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Opportunities like this—offering space, versatility, and a convenient location at an affordable price point—are becoming harder and harder to find. Don’t wait—schedule your private showing today!

37010 Deferno Road, Clayton
$159,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ S1691755 MLS
Excited to introduce this Thousand Island destination, 17158 Dano Blvd! This 2 bedroom camp is the PERFECT gateway from everyday hustle & bustle! Within 90 minutes of Syracuse & 10 minutes from Canada, you won't want to miss this opportunity! A quick drive to the village of Clayton or down the road to Alexandria Bay, Dano Blvd has so many options! The cabin has been completely redone from the roof to the flooring! New windows, plumbing & all new electrical service! All you have to do is choose your appliances & where the fire pit goes! This cute camp is ready for short term rentals or new family memories! Make Dano Blvd your next escape from reality!

17158 Dano Boulevard, Clayton
$314,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ S1690807 MLS
Check out this RARE charming find in the Heart of Clayton! These kinds of finds are non-existent anymore so don't miss out! 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath gem that is rock solid with so many recent renovations!!! newer roof, windows, furnace, updated breaker box, new flooring, whole new 2nd bath added, walls redone, main bath redone, paint and so much more! This beauty is in move in condition!!! Large Kitchen, spacious dining room and living room, sweet 3 season sunporch, 1st floor bedroom and bath, 2 more bedrooms and storage upstairs! Nice back yard, shed and located just a few blocks from French Bay Marina, Boatyard Restaurant, Wood Boat and the Antique Boat Museum!! Fabulous location!!! Call today before it's too late!!

637 Theresa Street, Clayton
$29,000
S1690492 MLS
Wooded vacant land for you to enjoy. Build a camp / home or use for recreational purposes. Hunting etc. Priced below assessed value.

Co Rte 11, Clayton
$69,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ S1690343 MLS
Large 2.6 acre building lot with 263' of year round maintained frontage. There is existing building on site. The seller has never lived in the property. There is a dug well also on the property that has never been used. This property is ideally located minutes to Clayton N Y. Great location for that new build or the dwelling of your choice.

14428 County Route 5, Clayton
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