Candlewood
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $640,000, $342 per square foot, a median 9 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-3% versus the prior year). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,980 ($11,210 with the full homestead exemption).
Candlewood is a small enclave of 85 single-family homes built between 1987 and 1991, and the market here is fast and tight. The median close at $632,500 reflects condition more than square footage—most homes sit around 1,800 square feet, so buyers are paying $352 per square foot for finishes, updates, and lot appeal in a Boca Raton ZIP code. Thirteen-day median time-on-market tells you inventory moves when priced correctly.
The year-over-year slip of 4.7 percent is cosmetic noise after 130 percent appreciation since 2012; six closings in the trailing window confirm steady but modest turnover. Two-thirds of owners are homesteaded, so you're buying into a community where most people stay. If you need new construction or association amenities, this isn't it—Candlewood trades on location and value per dollar in Boca, not resort-style living.
Candlewood right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($640K) is down 3.0% from the prior 12 months ($660K) and up 129% since 2012. With about 6 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (5 and 9 sales in the two windows).
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Updated September 12, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Candlewood market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $640K ($342 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 9 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months and up 129% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
Candlewood is an 85-home neighborhood built in the late eighties, turning over quietly at a mid-$600s median with no identified community amenities and a homestead rate above 67 percent.
Who Candlewood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting Boca Raton affordability who will renovate or who value updated turnkey condition over new construction.
- Downsizers leaving larger homes who want single-story living and a simple ownership structure with no mandatory club fees.
- Investors comfortable with condition-driven pricing and a patient hold in a market that has compounded well since 2012.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting a community pool, clubhouse, or managed amenities—none are identified here.
- Those requiring move-in-ready condition at the median price without verifying updates and deferred maintenance.
- Buyers who need new construction or modern floorplans; these homes were built in the late eighties and reflect that era.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($640K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($660K) IS the -3.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 4 to 10 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 33467 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-08).
The Candlewood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Candlewood today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Candlewood.
What drives the number
The median home was built in 1989, and condition variance is everything. Original-owner homes with dated kitchens and baths will price below the median; thoughtfully updated properties with impact glass and modern finishes trade above it. The median close of $632,500 sits at $352 per square foot for roughly 1,800 square feet of living space, which is competitive for older single-family product in this part of Palm Beach County.
Market heat is moderate—homes priced to condition close in under two weeks, but the overall score of 40 signals buyers are doing diligence, not panic-bidding. The YoY dip of 4.7 percent is context, not concern: since 2012, values are up 130 percent. With six closings in the past six months and 85 total homes, turnover is predictable but not frequent.
No MLS-identified amenities means no pool, no clubhouse, no tennis. You own your lot, maintain your landscaping, and access Boca amenities off-site. The homestead share above two-thirds tells you this is a hold-and-live community, not a flip zone or investor cluster. If you want resort living, look elsewhere; Candlewood delivers single-family ownership in Boca at a price that reflects age and simplicity.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Candlewood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Candlewood buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +129% since 2012; Recent Direction -3.0% year-over-year; Pricing Power 94.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, condition-driven enclave like Candlewood, pricing to the specific home—not the neighborhood average—is the difference between thirteen days and sixty. We comp every update, pull permit history when it matters, and tell you when deferred maintenance will cost you equity at resale. If you're selling, we position the property honestly and avoid the relist cycle. If you're buying, we'll walk the attic and call out the roof age before you're under contract. Momentum doesn't guess—we ground every number in the sale that just closed, and we know when to tell a client this isn't their community.
Candlewood in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Candlewood buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Candlewood sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (161 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 Beaches MLS 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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