The former Moon Motel, a mid-century gem that once stood proudly along U.S. Route 9 in Howell Township, has been listed for sale as a 4.27-acre commercial parcel with a price tag of $4.7 million. A Route 9 landmark returns to the spotlight in Howell TownshipBuilt in 1966 at the height of the Space Race, the Moon Motel captured the era’s boundless optimism. From family road trips to whispered legends and local loreFor me, the Moon Motel holds a very personal chapter. Fire, demolition and what comes next for the Moon Motel siteThe motel itself ended operations after a fire in 2013, and the buildings were demolished in 2015. Update 1/23/2026: We had a question about the famous Moon Motel sign.