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Halfmoon Lake Home
Homes for Sale in Melrose, FL

All 37 homes for sale in Melrose, FL · median $398,000 · 65 homes for sale in 32666 · Putnam County homes for sale

Community in Melrose · Putnam County · ZIP 32666
9 homesBuilt 1910–2021
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Live · Halfmoon Lake Home Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
56%
Owner-occupied · Halfmoon Lake Home
5 of 9 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
44%
Non-owner-occupied · Halfmoon Lake Home
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 11% out-of-state
9
Homes in the community
9 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
1910–2021
Years homes were built
median 1974 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
11.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 9 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 15, 2026

Halfmoon Lake Home listings in Melrose span an unusually wide build window — the 97 homes in this snapshot were constructed anywhere from 1950 to 2024, putting legacy lake cottages on the same market as brand-new construction. With a median living area around 1,136 square feet, size stays modest across the board, so what separates one listing from the next here is age, condition, and proximity to the water rather than floor plan.

There's no HOA or catalogued community amenities in the current MLS data, so buyers aren't paying into shared infrastructure or governed by association rules. Roughly a third of the homes carry a homestead exemption, meaning a meaningful share of this inventory functions as second homes, rentals, or investment holds rather than year-round primary residences — worth confirming on a property-by-property basis before assuming standard owner-occupancy patterns.

Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Halfmoon Lake Home right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

111 2ND Street
$240K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 952 sqft
111 2ND Street
Listed by HELEN HERSEY REALTY
187 LAKEVIEW Drive
$250K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
187 LAKEVIEW Drive
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
199 LAKEVIEW Drive
$135K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft
199 LAKEVIEW Drive
Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP
730+732 STATE ROAD 26
$430K · 0.7 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,158 sqft
730+732 STATE ROAD 26
Listed by HELEN HERSEY REALTY
148 SWAN LAKE Drive
$79K · 0.8 mi away
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 672 sqft
148 SWAN LAKE Drive
Listed by IHEART REALTY INC
8231 SWAN LAKE Road
$300K · 0.9 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,499 sqft
8231 SWAN LAKE Road
Listed by CB ISAAC REALTY

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Melrose sits in Putnam County, and the Halfmoon Lake Home pocket here is a genuine outlier market — 97 homes ranging from 1950-built cottages to homes finished in 2024, with no HOA structure tying them together.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 10 homes in Halfmoon Lake Home that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1969 and 2024 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,520 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers who value lake access and land over interior square footage
  • Buyers comfortable self-managing a property with no HOA dues or rules
  • Investors or second-home buyers, given roughly two-thirds of homes here are not homesteaded

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need HOA-enforced community standards or shared amenities
  • Buyers who need more interior space than the roughly 1,136-square-foot median here
  • Buyers uncomfortable assessing individual build years across a 1950-to-2024 range

The market around Halfmoon Lake Home

Halfmoon Lake Home is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32666, 88 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Melrose.

Across Putnam County, 839 homes are active and 155 pending (16% under contract).

In ZIP 32666 (Melrose), 198 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($222/sq ft), up 1.6% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 28 active and 20 pending listings put supply at about 28.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32666 housing market and the Putnam County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Halfmoon Lake Home specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Halfmoon Lake Home today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Halfmoon Lake Home.

Best Buy
Best for buyers who want lake proximity and are comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than by subdivision standard.
Biggest Risk
With no HOA and no listed community amenities, condition verification falls entirely on the buyer's due diligence.
Sweet Spot
Newer construction within this range, which pairs updated systems with the same lake-area setting as the older stock.
Avoid If
Avoid if you want HOA-managed common areas or a housing stock with a single, consistent build era.

Built Between 1950 and 2024

The housing stock across these 97 listings covers a lot of ground — homes originally built in 1950 sit alongside brand-new construction completed as recently as 2024. That range matters more here than in a typical platted subdivision, because there's no single build era or design standard driving comparables; every listing needs to be evaluated on its own permit and renovation history.

Median living area comes in at 1,136 square feet, a modest footprint that tells you this market skews toward lot and lake value over interior square footage. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, and there's no HOA layer standardizing exterior condition or shared spaces — buyers get more flexibility, but also more responsibility for due diligence on each individual home.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Halfmoon Lake Home. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market spread across a 1950-to-2024 build range with no HOA to standardize disclosures or condition, comping a home here means walking the lot and checking permit history, not just running square footage against the next listing. Momentum works the Halfmoon Lake Home pocket property by property, not by subdivision averages.

Halfmoon Lake Home in 15 seconds.

Best forBest for buyers who want lake proximity and are comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than by subdivision standard.
Biggest advantageThe 1950-to-2024 build range means real variety in age and condition to shop within.
Biggest riskWith no HOA and no listed community amenities, condition verification falls entirely on the buyer's due diligence.
Sweet spotNewer construction within this range, which pairs updated systems with the same lake-area setting as the older stock.
Avoid ifAvoid if you want HOA-managed common areas or a housing stock with a single, consistent build era.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Halfmoon Lake Home sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Putnam County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,410/mo
Putnam County typical true cost to own
$112/mo
Putnam County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Halfmoon Lake Home?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 9 homes in Halfmoon Lake Home (public records).
What share of Halfmoon Lake Home is owner-occupied?
56% of Halfmoon Lake Home parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Halfmoon Lake Home built?
Homes in Halfmoon Lake Home were built between 1910 and 2021, with a median year built of 1974 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Halfmoon Lake Home?
The best agent for Halfmoon Lake Home is one who actively works Melrose and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Halfmoon Lake Home.
How do I find a top Melrose real estate agent who knows Halfmoon Lake Home?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Halfmoon Lake Home and the wider Melrose area.
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Where is Halfmoon Lake Home, and what county is it in?
Halfmoon Lake Home is in Melrose, Putnam County, FL, ZIP 32666. The community's center is about 3 miles northeast of the center of Melrose (straight-line).
How far is Halfmoon Lake Home from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 46 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 44 miles from the Atlantic beach at Vilano Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers who value lake access and land over interior square footageExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable self-managing a property with no HOA dues or rulesExcellent fit
Investors or second-home buyers, given roughly two-thirds of homes here are not homesteadedExcellent fit
Buyers who need HOA-enforced community standards or shared amenitiesProbably not
Buyers who need more interior space than the roughly 1,136-square-foot median hereProbably not
Buyers uncomfortable assessing individual build years across a 1950-to-2024 rangeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32666))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (20 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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