Candlewood
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,753 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,520 · 143 homes for sale in 33619 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $319,000, $269 per square foot, a median 17 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,020 ($4,390 with the full homestead exemption).
Candlewood Unit 1 is a small, older pocket of Tampa housing stock — 69 homes with a median year built of 1962, though the range stretches out to 2017, meaning a handful of newer or heavily rebuilt properties sit alongside the original 1960s-era homes. That spread is what drives price here more than location or amenities: condition and how much a given home has been updated will move the number far more than square footage alone. At a median of $269.23 per square foot on a median living area of 1,297 square feet, this reads as a compact-home market where per-foot cost is doing a lot of the talking.
A median 17-day time on market signals a community that moves quickly once a home is priced correctly for its condition. With just three closings in the most recent window, this is a thin dataset — read the pricing signal directionally, not as a hard ceiling or floor. Just over half of homes here (52.2%) carry a homestead exemption, which points to a market with a solid base of longer-term ownership rather than heavy investor or transient turnover, something worth factoring into how a listing gets positioned.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside CandlewoodHomes for Sale in Tampa, FL 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Candlewood market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $319K ($269 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 17 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33619 (Tampa), 511 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $354K ($251/sq ft), down 6.6% year over year, with a median 27 days on market. Right now 108 active and 25 pending listings put supply at about 5.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33619 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Candlewood that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1972 and 2016 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,223 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 3 qualified sales in Candlewood across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $289,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Candlewood Unit 1 is a modest-sized, established subdivision in Tampa with a housing stock rooted in the early 1960s and a median home price of $319,000. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so the value proposition here is the home and lot itself rather than shared facilities.
Who Candlewood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing home and lot value over shared community amenities.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a mix of original 1960s construction and updated or newer homes on a case-by-case basis.
- Buyers working with a budget near the median $319,000 who want a compact, efficient floor plan around 1,297 square feet.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a community with organized amenities, since none are currently identified.
- Buyers seeking a uniform-vintage subdivision rather than a mix of 1960s-era and newer construction.
- Buyers who want deep historical sales data to lean on — recent closing volume here is limited.
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 Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($319K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
22% of homes for sale in ZIP 33619 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.
A condition-driven market
With a median year built of 1962 and a range running to 2017, Candlewood Unit 1 is not a uniform block of similar-vintage homes — it is a mix of largely original construction and newer or renovated infill. That gap matters more here than in newer-build communities, because two homes of similar square footage can carry very different price tags depending on whether systems, roofs, and interiors have been updated. Buyers should expect to do real diligence on age of major components rather than assume a consistent build standard across the community.
The market itself is moving fast — a median 17 days on market suggests correctly priced, move-in-ready homes are not sitting. But with only three closings in the most recent window, sellers and buyers alike should treat median price and per-square-foot figures as a snapshot rather than a statistically deep trend line. This is a market where pulling recent, comparable-condition sales matters more than leaning on the aggregate number alone.
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
In a small, thinly-traded community like Candlewood Unit 1, pricing strategy has to account for a wide range of home ages and conditions rather than a single market script. We pull condition-specific comparables, not just neighborhood averages, so sellers price to the home they actually have and buyers know what they are paying a premium — or discount — for.
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
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| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33619 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 69 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1961–2017 (median 1962) |
| Typical living area | 1,297 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $319,000 median across 3 closed sales · $269 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 17 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 52% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Candlewood key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/candlewood-unit-1, data as of September 20, 2026.
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Streets in this community
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- Beechwood Boulevard (4 homes on record)
- Beechwood Boulevard (2 homes on record)
- Beechwood Boulevard (1 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Candlewood Unit 1
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Candlewood Unit 1, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Candlewood Unit 1.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Candlewood Unit 1.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The site is about 4 miles north of Candlewood Unit 1.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Tampa advances $1.999 million design contract for Picnic Island coastal restoration
Tampa selected HDR Engineering to design a nature-based shoreline plan including living breakwaters, a living shoreline and reinforced dunes. The contract covers design and permitting only, over 458 days, funded by a state resiliency grant. Construction is not yet funded or scheduled.
What it may mean for the marketShoreline work aims to reduce flood and erosion exposure for Port Tampa City and add park and trail amenities. The project is about 6 miles southwest of Candlewood Unit 1, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 3 miles north of Candlewood Unit 1, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The project is about 7 miles northeast of Candlewood Unit 1, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (6 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 Stellar 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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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 33619; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Giunta Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Spoto High School · High · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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