Half Moon Station in Newberry

Half Moon Station

Established 1988 · Newberry · Alachua County

A gated acreage community in Newberry with large multi-acre homesites and newer single-family homes, in a rural setting near Gainesville and Williston.

Gated, large acreage homesitesNewer single-family homesRural Newberry near Gainesville
Live Market Pulse
44/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$615K
Median Price
24mo
Supply
146days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$229/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Half Moon Station is a gated acreage community in Newberry, reported with large multi-acre homesites and newer single-family homes built by a regional builder (builder and real estate profiles). The read is acreage and home specific: buyers come for space, privacy, and a gated rural setting near Gainesville and Williston, so the homesite size and usability, the home's condition and build quality, the utilities, and the HOA drive value more than any area average. Confirm the lot size, the HOA, the utilities, and the flood zone with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Half Moon Station market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $615K ($229 per sq ft), with homes averaging 146 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Half Moon Station is a gated acreage community in Newberry (reported around 32669), Alachua County, reported with large homesites of around three acres and newer single-family homes (builder and real estate profiles). Confirm the lot size and parcel with the listing.

The community is reported as new construction by a regional builder, offering multiple floor plans on oversized homesites of rolling and flat lots. Treat home sizes, lot sizes, and any phase status as reported and confirm per home.

The setting is rural and gated, close to Gainesville, Williston, and the surrounding countryside, with space and privacy rather than a dense subdivision feel.

Because this is a gated acreage community, the decision is home and lot specific: read the homesite size and usability, the home's condition and build quality, the utilities (likely well and septic on acreage), and the HOA, and comp by lot and condition rather than the broader area average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated, acreage setting with space and privacy near Newberry and Gainesville
  • Buyers who value newer single-family construction on large homesites
  • Buyers comfortable with acreage utilities (likely well and septic) and a rural feel
  • Buyers who will read the lot, the build quality, and the HOA before they offer

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a walkable, amenity-dense urban neighborhood
  • Buyers who want a short commute to central Gainesville
  • Buyers who want a small, low-maintenance lot
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no acreage due diligence

How Half Moon Station is performing right now

44/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
24Months of supplytight
145Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+3%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Half Moon Station listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Half Moon Station buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Half Moon Station

Live MLS inventory for Half Moon Station. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Half Moon Station listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Newberry / Jonesville~8 to 15 min · approximate
Gainesville~25 to 35 min · east, approximate
Williston~15 to 25 min · approximate
Shopping (Tioga / Town Square)~10 to 18 min · approximate
Interstate 75 (via Gainesville)~30 to 40 min · regional access, approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Half Moon Station (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Half Moon Station is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Half Moon Station address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Half Moon Station, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Half Moon Station

Our read on what is being built around Half Moon Station, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a gated acreage community in Newberry with newer homes on large homesites. The watch items are the lot size and usability, the build quality, the utilities, the HOA, and the flood picture per parcel.

Gated acreage community with large homesites near Gainesville

BullishA gated, rural setting with large lots and newer homes appeals to buyers who want space and privacy within reach of Gainesville; confirm the lot, HOA, and utilities. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Gated acreage community with large homesites near Gainesville

New construction by a regional builder

NeutralNewer construction can mean a builder warranty and modern systems, but confirm the build, any phase or development status, the HOA, and the well and septic per parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

New construction by a regional builder

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Half Moon Station, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Reported
    Community

    Gated acreage community with newer homes in Newberry

    Half Moon Station is reported as a gated acreage community in Newberry with large homesites around three acres and newer single-family homes by a regional builder (builder and real estate profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The gated acreage setting and newer construction are the story; value turns on the lot, the build, and the utilities. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Half Moon Station, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's age and condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes honestly before you judge any list price.

2

Confirm the lot and any flood or drainage exposure per parcel, since this varies lot by lot.

3

Confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the specific parcel; confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

4

Read the homesite size and usability, the acreage, drainage, and any wetlands, and confirm the well and septic on a rural lot.

5

Comp within Half Moon Station by condition, not the broader area average, and cross-shop nearby neighborhoods.

Best Buy
A well-built home on a usable acreage homesite with the HOA, the well and septic, and the flood zone confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting acreage utilities or missing drainage, wetlands, or the HOA scope on a large lot.
Best Lot
A higher, well-drained, usable acreage homesite holds value best; confirm per parcel.
Smart Timing
Confirm the lot, the HOA, the well and septic, and the flood zone before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Half Moon Station is a gated acreage community in Newberry (reported around 32669), Alachua County, reported with large homesites around three acres and newer single-family homes by a regional builder offering multiple floor plans. The setting is rural and gated, close to Gainesville, Williston, and the surrounding countryside. Homes on acreage commonly use well and septic; confirm the utilities, the HOA, and any phase or development status per parcel. It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area; verify the exact zoned schools with the district. Treat home sizes, lot sizes, and dates as reported and confirm per home.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller plan or homesite
$615K to $615K

The most attainable options are smaller floor plans or homesites. Confirm the HOA, the lot, and the utilities before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: mid-size home on acreage
$615K to $615K

The middle is mid-size homes on usable acreage. The lot, the build quality, and the utilities separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: larger home on prime acreage
$615K to $615K

The top end is larger homes on the most usable, private acreage. These trade on the lot, the build, and the gated setting.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$615K to $615K
Entry: smaller plan or homesite
The most attainable options are smaller floor plans or homesites. Confirm the HOA, the lot, and the utilities before assuming value.
$615K to $615K
Mid: mid-size home on acreage
The middle is mid-size homes on usable acreage. The lot, the build quality, and the utilities separate these more than square footage alone.
$615K to $615K
High: larger home on prime acreage
The top end is larger homes on the most usable, private acreage. These trade on the lot, the build, and the gated setting.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Newberry locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Half Moon Station

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Gated space and newer homes are the appeal in Half Moon Station. The deal is won on the homesite, the build quality, and the utilities, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.5/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency6.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Half Moon Station is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • A higher, well-drained, usable acreage homesite holds value best.
  • Confirm the well and septic, drainage, and any wetlands per parcel.
  • Gated community with an HOA; confirm dues and reserves.

In a gated acreage community like Half Moon Station, the homesite, the build quality, and the utilities set value together. A higher, well-drained, usable acreage homesite with sound well and septic carries less risk than a constrained or poorly drained lot. Compare a home against the closest sale by lot and condition, and confirm the HOA, the utilities, and the flood zone before the finishes.

Half Moon Station in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated acreage setting with newer single-family homes near Newberry and Gainesville.
Strong onSpace, privacy, a gated setting, large homesites, and newer construction.
WatchThe lot size and usability, the build quality, the utilities, the HOA, and any flood exposure per parcel.
Not forBuyers who want a walkable urban neighborhood, a small lot, or a short Gainesville commute.
The edgeThe homesite and the build define this market, so matching the right acreage and home is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated community with an HOA; confirm dues, reserves, and rules.
  • Large acreage homesites, likely on well and septic; confirm per parcel.
  • Newer single-family construction; confirm the build and any warranty.
  • Read the lot usability, drainage, and any wetlands before you offer.
  • Comp by lot and condition, not the area average.

Half Moon Station is reported as a gated community, which typically means a homeowners association covering the gate, common areas, and roads. Confirm the HOA dues, reserves, and rules, along with the well and septic and the flood zone, for the specific parcel before you offer. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

An HOA in a gated acreage community typically covers gate access, common areas, and any shared roads; confirm the exact scope, dues, and reserves. Homes on acreage commonly use well and septic; confirm per parcel.

Gated access is the main shared feature; confirm any additional amenities and the HOA scope with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Half Moon Station, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Steeplechase Farms, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Half Moon Station Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Half Moon Station is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Half Moon Station?
It is a gated acreage community in Newberry, Alachua County, reported around the 32669 area, close to Gainesville and Williston. Confirm the parcel and lot size with the listing.
How large are the homesites?
They are reported as large multi-acre homesites, around three acres. Treat lot sizes as reported and confirm the exact acreage and usability per parcel.
Are the homes new construction?
Yes, the community is reported as new construction by a regional builder offering multiple floor plans. Confirm the build, any warranty, and the development status per home.
Does Half Moon Station have an HOA?
As a gated community, it typically has an HOA covering the gate and common areas. Confirm the dues, reserves, rules, and exactly what is covered for the specific parcel.
Do homes use well and septic?
On acreage homesites, homes commonly use private well and septic. Confirm the water, septic, and any permits for the specific parcel.
Is Half Moon Station in a flood zone?
It varies by parcel. Confirm the FEMA flood zone, any wetlands, and drainage for the specific homesite before you offer.
How far is it from Gainesville?
Gainesville is roughly 25 to 35 minutes east. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact location.
What should I check before buying acreage here?
Read the lot usability, drainage, and any wetlands, confirm the well and septic, the HOA scope, the build quality, and the flood zone. The figure that matters is the comparable-sales read by lot and condition.
What due diligence should I do before buying in Half Moon Station?
Read the home's condition (roof, HVAC, and systems), confirm the lot and the FEMA flood zone, confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the parcel, and comp within the area by condition. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.
What schools serve Half Moon Station?
It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area for the Newberry area. School assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with Alachua County Public Schools by the home address before you assume them.
Is Half Moon Station a good investment?
Value here is home specific. Confirm the condition, the lot, the flood zone, any HOA or special district, and the renovation math before deciding; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Half Moon Station?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the home, the lot, the flood zone, and the comparable sales is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a gated, acreage setting with space and privacy near NewberryExcellent fit
You value newer single-family construction on large homesitesExcellent fit
You will read the lot, the build, the utilities, and the HOA before you offerExcellent fit
You want a walkable, amenity-dense urban neighborhoodProbably not
You want a small, low-maintenance lotProbably not
You want a short commute to central GainesvilleProbably not

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