Candlewood
Homes for Sale in Hilliard, FL
All 49 homes for sale in Hilliard, FL · median $349,000 · 55 homes for sale in 32046 · Nassau County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Candlewood in Hilliard, FL, the most recent in March 2026. Across Hilliard as a whole, 61 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $289,900, 60 median days on market, with 26 homes for sale today. At that median and Nassau County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,850 ($3,340 with the full homestead exemption).
Candlewood is a small pocket in Hilliard, out in the rural western end of Nassau County. The current MLS snapshot doesn't give us a median price or an active count to anchor to, so anyone pricing here is working off condition, lot, and the specific house more than any neighborhood-wide comp. That's normal for a low-turnover community this far from the coast — you price the property, not the subdivision.
For a buyer, that means patience and homework: expect a thin set of comparables and be ready to underwrite a home on its own merits. For a seller, it means presentation and accurate condition disclosure carry the deal, because there isn't a deep pool of recent sales to make the number for you.
The 60-Second Overview
Candlewood sits in Hilliard, on the western, more rural side of Nassau County — a place you choose for land and distance from the coastal corridor rather than for amenities.
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.
Who Candlewood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing acreage and rural space in western Nassau County
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its own condition rather than neighborhood comps
- Buyers who want a Hilliard base and don't mind distance from coastal Nassau
Probably not for
- Buyers who want pools, gates, or other shared community amenities
- Buyers needing a short commute to the coastal or Jacksonville corridor
- Buyers who rely on a deep set of recent sales to feel confident on price
The market around Candlewood
Candlewood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32046, 63 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Hilliard.
Across Nassau County, 521 homes are active and 194 pending (27% under contract).
In ZIP 32046 (Hilliard), 70 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $290K ($179/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 60 days on market. Right now 26 active and 8 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32046 housing market and the Nassau County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Candlewood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
A rural Nassau pocket, priced house by house
No community amenities show up in the current MLS listings for Candlewood — no pool, no gate, no shared facilities on record. That isn't a knock; it's the trade you make for a Hilliard address. What you're buying is the house and its acreage, and the value follows from condition, updates, and lot rather than from a shared package of features.
Because it's a small, quiet market, day-to-day pricing is condition-driven and the spread between a dated home and an updated one can be wide. Treat every listing individually, look hard at the structure and systems, and don't assume the last sale down the road tells you much about the next one.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data markets are where local reads matter most. We work Nassau County directly, so instead of leaning on a shaky comp set we underwrite the actual house — condition, systems, lot, and access — and price or negotiate from there. If Candlewood isn't the right fit for your goals, we'll say so and point you where it makes more sense.
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.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Candlewood, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-24 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Candlewood. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32046; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Hilliard Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Hilliard Middle-Senior High School · 6-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Candlewood
Where is Candlewood?
Candlewood is a community in Hilliard, Nassau County, Florida, ZIP 32046.
Are there homes for sale in Candlewood right now?
No active listings inside Candlewood at the last feed refresh. In ZIP 32046, 63 homes are on the market and 19% are already under contract.
Does Candlewood have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Candlewood in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.