Clay Land for Sale

Clay Land for Sale

Welcome to Clay County, Missouri – a hidden gem that beautifully blends the charm of rural living with the conveniences of suburban life. Nestled just north of the vibrant city of Kansas City, Clay County boasts a rich history, stunning landscapes, and a welcoming community that makes it an ideal place to call home.

As you explore the opportunities that Clay County has to offer, you’ll discover an array of land for sale, perfect for those looking to build their dream home or invest in a piece of this picturesque region. With expansive plots available, you can find the perfect setting for your vision, whether it’s a serene retreat surrounded by nature or a sprawling estate with room for outdoor activities.

Clay County is known for its excellent schools, well-maintained parks, and a variety of recreational options, including hiking, fishing, and golfing. The county hosts numerous community events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging among its residents. From the historic charm of Liberty to the quaint atmosphere of Excelsior Springs, each town in Clay County offers unique character and appeal.

With easy access to major highways and public transportation, commuting to Kansas City for work or leisure is a breeze. Whether you’re drawn to the lush landscapes, the friendly neighborhoods, or the endless possibilities for land ownership, Clay County is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Don’t miss your chance to invest in this beautiful area—explore the land for sale in Clay County and start envisioning your future today!

Newest Clay Land for Sale

$55,000
This build-ready homesite offers the perfect blend of small-town character and everyday accessibility. With mature surroundings and a welcoming community feel, it’s a rare opportunity to create something new without sacrificing location. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the quick drive to Smithville Lake, where boating, fishing, camping, and lakeside weekends are always within reach. Within walking distance to Maple elementary school and minutes from major highways, approximately 20 minutes to Kansas City International Airport, making commuting and travel refreshingly convenient. Bring your own builder, your own vision, and maybe a little ambition.

00 Maple Lane, Smithville

Listing courtesy of Eric Craig Team of ReeceNichols-KCN.
$55,000
This build-ready homesite offers the perfect blend of small-town character and everyday accessibility. With mature surroundings and a welcoming community feel, it’s a rare opportunity to create something new without sacrificing location. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the quick drive to Smithville Lake, where boating, fishing, camping, and lakeside weekends are always within reach. Within walking distance to Maple elementary school and minutes from major highways, approximately 20 minutes to Kansas City International Airport, making commuting and travel refreshingly convenient. Bring your own builder, your own vision, and maybe a little ambition.

00 Maple Drive, Smithville

Listing courtesy of Eric Craig Team of ReeceNichols-KCN.
$275,000
3.43+/- Acres Ready to Build — 30x65 Barn, Fencing & Driveway Already In Place! Rare opportunity to own a beautifully set-up horse property lot in one of the area's most desirable locations! This 3.43+/- acre parcel sits just off Zachery Drive off A Hwy and already has the hard work done for you — all that's missing is your dream home. The centerpiece of the property is an impressive metal barn with a durable concrete floor, functional horse stalls, and a spacious bay perfect for boat, RV, or hay storage. Power is already run to the barn with its own dedicated electric meter (a water meter will need to be established for the new owner). A cross-fenced pasture with wood rail fencing offer great turnout space for horses, and a gravel driveway is already installed, giving you immediate access to the site. Surrounded by rolling countryside, yet just minutes to Liberty, the Kansas City International Airport, and Smithville Lake, this lot offers the perfect blend of peaceful, private acreage and everyday convenience. Whether you're an equestrian enthusiast or simply looking for room to roam, this property is primed and ready for you to build the home you've always wanted. Don't miss this rare combination of infrastructure, location, and acreage — lots like this don't come around often! Sale is subject to a lot line adjustment, to be recorded after 10/6/2026.

14016 N Zachary Drive, Liberty

Listing courtesy of Chip Glennon of EXP Realty LLC.
$965,880
Welcome to this exceptional 53.66+/- surveyed acre offering in the highly sought-after Kearney School District, combining premium build sites, privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to Kansas City. Located less than 20 minutes from Liberty, approximately 25 minutes from Kansas City, and just 10 minutes from Smithville Lake, this property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy a secluded country setting without sacrificing convenience. The property is divided into two tracts consisting of 31.71+/- acres and 21.95+/- acres, with the ability to build one home on each parcel. Multiple build sites are available, including a spectacular hilltop homesite positioned approximately ways off 188th Street, offering panoramic views and exceptional privacy. As you enter the property you will find another build site near the front of the property. A newly constructed private driveway is already in place, providing access from 188th St, which is a hard-surface chip-and-seal road. A recorded shared-use agreement and established utility easements along the private drive provide a strong foundation for your future plans. Electric, public water, and fiber internet are available at the road, and the local water district has approved each tract for public water access. Clear Creek borders the entire western boundary, creating a stunning natural backdrop and exceptional wildlife habitat. Mature timber, diverse topography, and abundant deer, turkey, and other wildlife add significant recreational appeal. With no covenants or restrictions, the property offers tremendous flexibility for a custom estate, horse property, hobby farm, recreational retreat, or private family compound. Conveniently located between C Hwy. and 33 Hwy., Clear Creek Reserve offers a rare combination of seclusion, natural beauty, development potential, and proximity to KC. Opportunities with this level of privacy, creek frontage, and build-site potential are increasingly difficult to find in Clay County.

NW 188th Street, Holt

Listing courtesy of Derek Payne of Midwest Land Group.
$495,000
This parcel is located in the Northland and connects to established subdivision Carriage Hills Estates. The area offers a suburban lifestyle but the raw land creates an opportunity to build a wooded retreat just 15 minutes from downtown KC. This is also an excellent opportunity to Develop an Infill Subdivision, or handful of larger estates. Contact listing agent for more details. 816-372-7407 School Notes: Middle School listed as Maple Park does not include 6th Grade. The 6th graders in this area attend Eastgate Sixth Grade Center. There are also a number of private K-8 schools and St. Pius X High School nearby. Elections: US Representative: 6 MO Representative: 15 MO Central Committee: 15-5 MO Senate: 017 County Commission: WESTERN Voting Precinct: 21-5 Flood Plain: City Project #89020217 01/08/2018 "In Flood Plain? No for majority of the tract, but the land at the northern boundary is in the flood Plain in three places" This seems to correspond with the creek on the property visible in some aerial images.

6424 N Brighton Avenue, Kansas City

Listing courtesy of Katrinka Bruner of Keller Williams KC North.
$149,000
Approximately 1.41 acres of wooded hillside in Gladstone, with mature trees around the home and deer sightings a regular part of life here. You get privacy without giving up convenience. Close to great shopping, dining, parks, major highways, downtown Kansas City, and KCI. Downtown is about a 20 minute drive. You're surrounded by nature and trails, and you're still minutes from everything the Northland and greater Kansas City area offer. Lots like this, wooded, private, and downtown, don't sit long. Schedule your showing today.

3000 76th Street, Kansas City

Listing courtesy of John Webber of Real Broker, LLC.
$35,000
VACANT LAND – GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD Bring your vision to life! This vacant lot offers an excellent opportunity for buyers, builders, or investors looking for land with potential. Whether you are planning to build a future home, hold the property as an investment, or explore other possibilities, this lot provides a blank canvas to create something of your own. Conveniently located near established neighborhoods, local amenities, shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this property offers both accessibility and potential. Buyers are encouraged to verify zoning, utilities, building requirements, and permitted uses with the appropriate city or county authorities. Don't miss the opportunity to secure this piece of land and turn your plans into reality!

NE 71st Street, Gladstone

Listing courtesy of Angelica Kindt of HomeSmart Legacy.
$252,900
Discover the possibilities on this 4.08-acre parcel in a convenient Smithville location. Offering plenty of space and privacy, this property is ready for you to bring your vision to life—whether that means building your dream home or creating a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds with a country setting just minutes from Downtown Smithville, where local shops, cafés, and restaurants await. Convenient highway access puts Downtown Kansas City approximately 20 minutes away, making city dining, entertainment, and amenities easily accessible. If you're looking for acreage with room to create and a location that keeps you close to it all, this property is worth a look. See it today and imagine the possibilities! Disclaimer: Old burial grounds are located near the front/north corner of the property and will be fenced.

14713 Emerald Court, Smithville

Listing courtesy of Nelson Home Group of Keller Williams KC North.
$283,900
5.10 acres of opportunity in a convenient Smithville location! Whether you're ready to build your dream home, create a private country retreat, or simply secure a piece of land with room to breathe, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Enjoy the peace and space of acreage while remaining just minutes from Downtown Smithville, with its local shops, cafés, restaurants, and small-town charm. Easy highway access makes commuting a breeze, with Downtown Kansas City approximately 20 minutes away for additional dining, entertainment, and city amenities. If you're looking for acreage that offers privacy without sacrificing convenience, come take a look and imagine what's possible!

2920 Onyx Street, Smithville

Listing courtesy of Nelson Home Group of Keller Williams KC North.
$95,000
Build your dream home in the highly sought-after Staley Hills community! A limited number of approximately half-acre lots remain in Phase 9, offering beautiful views of green space, mature trees, and community ponds. These spacious homesites provide the perfect opportunity to create the lifestyle you’ve been envisioning, with room for outdoor living, swimming pools, carriage houses, sports courts, outbuildings, and more with approval. Custom build your desired floor plan with one of our award-winning builders, or bring your own builder with developer approval. Homes must be built in accordance with community building requirements and developer approval. Ideally located within walking distance to Bell Prairie Elementary and Staley High School, Staley Hills also offers convenient access to the Kansas City International Airport, shopping, dining, and major highways. Taxes are estimated and subject to change once the completed home is assessed by the county. Lot lines photographed are estimated. Staked survey would be encouraged if buyer was exact lot lines marked. Taxes & sqft are estimated

2114 NE Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City

Listing courtesy of Sara Stucker of ReeceNichols-KCN.
$350,000
Excellent Commercial Opportunity in a High-Traffic Location! Approximately 3.19± acres of commercially zoned land just off Highway 169 in Clay County. This multi-parcel site sits near the Kansas City/Gladstone corridor, offering outstanding visibility, strong traffic counts, and convenient access to major roadways. The area is surrounded by established neighborhoods, apartments, and active commercial businesses, creating an ideal setting for a wide range of development possibilities. Whether you're considering retail, mixed-use, office, or service-based projects, this property provides the connectivity and exposure needed for long-term success. A rare chance to build in one of the metro’s growing commercial areas.

497 NW 68th Street, Kansas City

Listing courtesy of Micah Spivey of Real Broker, LLC.
$750,000
Prime 1.6± acre commercial lot offering 254 feet of road frontage, exceptional visibility and easy access just off a major highway in the rapidly growing community of Smithville, MO. With a highly desirable location in the Northland and convenient access to Kansas City and surrounding areas, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for a wide variety of commercial developments. Whether you're planning retail, office, service-based business, restaurant, or investment property, this level site provides the flexibility to bring your vision to life. Benefit from strong traffic counts, excellent accessibility, and the continued growth of Smithville, making this an ideal location to establish or expand your business. Endless commercial potential in a thriving area with new residential growth and increasing demand for local services.

000 N 169 Highway, Smithville

Listing courtesy of Eric Craig Team of ReeceNichols-KCN.
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