6542 GA-42, Rex

18.5 Acres | Prime C2 Mixed-Use Development Site | Rex, Georgia

6542 Georgia Highway 42 @ I-675, Rex, GA

Looking West
18.5 Acres | Zoned C2 Mixed Use, Restaurants + Retail.
Looking South
Next Exit North of Stockbridge
Looking North
Easy Access Downtown and 285
Looking East
40,000+ cars daily, 70k average income.

New housing growth

18.5 Acres | Prime C2 Mixed-Use Development Site | Rex, Georgia

Positioned along GA-42 at I-675, this 18.5-acre mixed-use tract sits in the direct path of South Metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing commercial corridor. Offering over 900 feet of highway frontage, strong daily traffic counts, and immediate interstate access, this site is ideal for retail, restaurant, multifamily, or professional use development.

Land Use:
Size 13.3 acres – Commercial
Number 12120B A007 Perimeter 3,318 feet

Land Use:
Size 1.7 acres – Commercial
Number 12120A C002 Perimeter 1,225 feet

Land Use:
Size 3 acres – Commercial
Number 12120B A005 Perimeter 1,717 feet

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Quick Facts

Zoning: C2 / Mixed Use

Acreage: 18.5 acres (±805,000 SF)

Traffic Count: ±40,000 VPD on GA-42

Location: 6542 GA-42 | Clayton County, Rex GA

Utilities: All major services available

Nearby Anchors: Walmart, Walgreens, RaceTrac, Kroger, and new residential communities

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Highlights

Strategic frontage at I-675 & GA-42

Flexible C2 zoning for commercial or mixed-use

Rapidly expanding residential growth zone

High-visibility site with strong daily commuter volume

Ideal for retail center, QSR pad, or mixed-use development

“Outstanding Retail and Mixed-Use Development Potential” Zoned C2, Commercial/Multi-use.

Located in a High-Growth Corridor Near Atlanta County Approved Development Plans.

Strategically located between Rex Mill Road and King Road, the property benefits from visibility to more than 40,000 vehicles per day and surrounding rooftops that continue to expand at a rapid pace. With C2 zoning in place, this tract is fully entitled for a variety of commercial and mixed-use applications—an excellent opportunity for developers or investors seeking scale, access, and flexibility in one of Clayton County’s most active corridors. The property benefits from strong commuter traffic and nearby housing growth, supported by Clayton County Economic Development.

The area surrounding 6542 GA-42 has experienced major residential and infrastructure investment, including new subdivisions, national retailers, and high-capacity road improvements. Within a 3-mile radius, population exceeds 55,000 residents with average household incomes over $72,000, driving consistent retail and service demand. All utilities are available, and the site’s gently rolling topography supports efficient design for phased or multi-parcel development.

As an experienced Atlanta real estate agent and advisor to builders and developers, Todd D. Newton provides market analysis, zoning guidance, and strategic marketing to help clients realize each site’s full potential.

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Schedule a private tour or request the full property package today. 6542 GA 42, Rex, Georgia Contact Todd Newton @ 404.281.5390 [email protected]

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