Located in Saratoga County
In Halfmoon, residents find small-town living with quick access to the city for commuting, which is only 17 miles away. “It’s close to Albany, making it a very convenient location,” says Melissa Cartier, Realtor and broker/owner of Cartier Real Estate Group, who has lived in the area for two decades and has been selling homes for 16 years. “Also, people flock here since taxes are lower compared to other areas in the state.”
The neighborhood offers contemporary and traditional-style homes with wooded backyards that have ample space for kids or pets to play. “There are many entry-level homes popular with first-time buyers, especially young families,” says Cartier. Many houses have well-maintained lawns and range from $400,000 to $650,000 in the area, depending on the number of bedrooms.
Kids in the area may attend Mechanicville Elementary School, which has a B-minus from Niche. For grades 6 through 12, students can advance to Mechanicville Junior- Senior High School, which has a C from Niche. The high school's distance-learning program allows students to access courses from other schools in the same network.
The Halfmoon Town Park is in the heart of the community and offers residents a 1-mile trail for walking or biking with fitness stations along the way in addition to sports fields. The park is dog-friendly, with waste stations throughout the area. The park also holds an annual harvest festival for the neighborhood in the fall. Residents can take in bayfront views at Halfmoon Lighthouse Park, which provides benches and piers for relaxing. In the summer, head out to the water for kayaking. The Mohawk River also offers boat rides to residents, which begins in May. Crescent Park, another waterfront area, offers green spaces where bunnies hop through the bushes.
U.S. Route 4 takes residents to most grocery stores and pharmacies. The Albany International Airport is 14 miles away.
U.S. Route 4 takes residents to most grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurants. The Price Chopper is located 4.5 miles down the highway for weekly restocks. Residents can head to Bubble’s Restaurant & Ice Cream whether they’re craving breakfast, lunch or dinner. At The Ugly Rooster Café, guests can walk through the gift shop after enjoying a meal.
Residents look forward to events held at Halfmoon Town Hall, like summer concerts, an evening with Mrs. Claus, trunk-or-treats and drive-in movie nights. For a comforting community that’s close to Albany, Halfmoon may be illuminating.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Judy Kaiser
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blake
(838) 202-6446
23 Total Sales
4
$280K - $660K Price Range
Garry DeGonza
DeGonza Realty
(518) 635-6452
71 Total Sales
1
$593,411 Price
Jamie Mazuryk
CM Fox Real Estate
(518) 672-6479
234 Total Sales
5
$290K - $730K Price Range
Jenn Baniak-Hollands
Keller Williams Capital Dist
(518) 767-7408
319 Total Sales
7
$240K - $435K Price Range
Julie Snyder
Howard Hanna
(518) 832-5650
250 Total Sales
1
$260,000 Price
Kenneth Ross
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 872-6391
18 Total Sales
1
$346,000 Price
On average, homes in Halfmoon, NY sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Halfmoon, NY over the last 12 months is $520,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,665 - $2,250 per month
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