Candlewood Lake Real Estate

Welcome to Candlewood Lake, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Connecticut! This picturesque neighborhood is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and serene lakeside living, making it an ideal destination for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Candlewood Lake is the largest lake in Connecticut, spanning over 5,400 acres and offering a plethora of recreational activities. Whether you enjoy sailing, fishing, kayaking, or simply lounging on the shore, this vibrant community has something for everyone. The lake is bordered by charming towns such as Danbury, New Fairfield, and Brookfield, each boasting unique shops, restaurants, and local events that foster a strong sense of community.

As you explore the neighborhood, you’ll find a variety of beautiful homes, from cozy cottages to luxurious waterfront estates, many with breathtaking views of the lake. The area is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, where neighbors become friends, and community events bring residents together throughout the year.

Families will appreciate the top-rated schools and safe, welcoming environment that Candlewood Lake provides. Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in the nearby hiking trails, parks, and nature reserves, perfect for weekend adventures.

With a rich blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a close-knit community, Candlewood Lake offers a lifestyle that is both relaxed and fulfilling. Discover your dream home in this enchanting neighborhood and experience the tranquility and charm that Candlewood Lake has to offer!

Newest Listings in Candlewood Lake

$450,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24215876 MLS

Welcome to this spacious custom-built Cape offering nearly 2,400 sq. ft. of living space, lovingly maintained by its original owner. Set on almost half an acre in the Candlewood Lake community, this special property includes deeded lake rights with stone-step access for canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Beautifully landscaped grounds feature colorful perennial gardens, fenced vegetable, blueberry and blackberry gardens, a grape arbor, chestnut and lilac trees, retaining walls, and a backyard hill perfect for winter sledding. Inside are four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, with two bedrooms and a full bath on each level. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar and dining area, while the traditional living room features a classic fireplace, built-ins, and hardwood floors beneath the carpet. A welcoming front flex room with a separate entrance is ideal for a home office, den, mudroom or drop zone. The sun-filled rear addition provides additional living space perfect for a family room, dining area or plant-filled retreat. Thoughtful built-ins throughout add charm and functionality. Additional features include updated electrical service, generator hookup, newer boiler and oil tank, three-zone heat, a two-car garage, and a lower-level workshop with wood stove. Built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this cherished home offers endless potential for new owners to bring their vision for cosmetic updates.

18 Taagan Point Rd, Danbury

$482,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24213087 MLS

Welcome to 7 Apple Blossom Lane, a charming three-bedroom, two-full-bath expanded ranch offering generous living spaces, a level backyard and a fantastic location close to highways, shopping and dining. The main level features hardwood floors, two bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with a spacious living room anchored by a fireplace. A sunroom overlooks the backyard, providing an inviting spot to relax and enjoy the changing seasons. An additional den offers flexibility for a home office, hobbies or everyday gatherings. Upstairs, the large primary suite creates a private retreat separate from the main-level bedrooms. The unfinished lower level provides ample storage and potential for future expansion, subject to necessary approvals. Outside, the level 0.35-acre property offers room for gardening, recreation and outdoor entertaining, framed by mature trees and established landscaping. With approximately 2,131 square feet, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to update and personalize while enjoying its space, setting and convenient location.

7 Apple Blossom Ln, Danbury

$200,000

24216071 MLS

Endless possibilities await your creation of your dream home on this elevated lot overlooking the serene waters of Candlewood Lake. Western facing with a view of the lake, it offers a special setting with Candlewood Lake stretching out below. Sunsets paint the sky here! Whether you're looking to create a cozy lake escape or invest in an area known for its natural beauty and recreation, this location provides almost half an acre to build on. Then enjoy nearby boating, swimming, hiking, and the peaceful lifestyle that comes with living near one of Connecticut's most sought-after lakes. This raw land features rock outcroppings and trees to choose from to create your future landscaping, providing a unique, natural foundation for your architectural vision. For those seeking peaceful waters, tranquil Green Pond prohibits motorized boats ensuring a perfect escape into nature for kayaking, SUP'ing and swimming. Create a home as unique as its setting and start living the lake life you've always imagined. All this and a motivated seller ready to make it happen. You must be accompanied by a licensed real estate agent to enter the property. For the latest accuracy of the official property and parcel data, look at the New Milford, CT Web GIS portal. Buyers are responsible for all due diligence regarding new construction.

Juniper Drive, New Milford

$515,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 24214815 MLS

This Candlewood Lake ranch-style home offers flexible living spaces, serene yearround water views, and a layout perfectly suited for fulltime living or weekend escapes. The covered porch provides an inviting spot to enjoy the lake in every season, from crisp autumn mornings to warm summer evenings. Inside, the home features four comfortable bedrooms and three wellappointed baths, creating ample space for family and guests. The singlelevel design enhances ease of living, while the surrounding Candlewood Lake community offers peaceful natural beauty and access to outdoor activities such as kayaking, swimming, and scenic hikes supported by nearby rentals and attractions. Whether you're seeking a tranquil retreat or a place for loved ones, this cottage delivers the perfect blend of comfort and lakeside charm. A very unique property. This home adapts to you- whether you are dreaming of a year-round home, a peaceful retreat, a vacation home, or investment property. Set in a friendly area close to parks, shops, hospital, highways and everyday conveniences, this property delivers a comfortable setting in a great location. The home sits on a corner lot with lush greenery and lake breezes and easy access to Candlewood Lake.

1 Boat Rd, Danbury

40 Candlewood Lake Rd S Unit 4, New Milford

$259,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24215801 MLS ⋅ Candlewood Lake BLDG.

Affordable & Move-In Ready Value! Discover an exceptional opportunity at Candlewood Valley in the southernmost section of New Milford, just a stone's throw from the Brookfield line! This spacious upper-level 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo offers nearly 1,100 sq. ft. of beautifully refreshed living space, ideal for an owner-occupant or savvy investor. Recently renovated with luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint throughout, this inviting home features generously sized rooms, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a private rear balcony for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of your own washer/dryer hookups with appliances included, plus additional storage in the shared basement, easily accessed from the rear of the building. Reserved parking and abundant additional spaces accommodate guests and multiple vehicles. Location? Hard to beat! Walk to the famous Elephant's Trunk Flea Market on weekends, catch public transportation right outside the complex, or enjoy easy access to Brookfield, shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Historic downtown New Milford and its beautiful Village Green are just minutes away! Whether you're looking for an affordable place to call home or an investment property with income potential, this Candlewood Valley gem checks all the boxes. Fresh, spacious, convenient, and ready for its next chapter. Come see the value for yourself!

40 Candlewood Lake Rd S Unit 4, New Milford

$315,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 24213873 MLS

Amazing opportunity to invest to rent or live in yourself. You'll fall in love with this charming updated Bungalow offering year round views of Candlewood Lake with private beach and a few boat docks. You'll enjoy this rear lot for some privacy in the Wanarest Lake community with no HOA fees. Septic, electric panel, mini split systems and well have all been replaced with in the past 2 years. The well is shared with 3 other cottages with maintenance and repairs shared equally. Full renovation of roof, siding, floors, kitchen, bath, windows and water heater within past 2.5 years. Plenty of off street parking and ample room for your trailered boat and a shed for extra storage. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, highways and more. A must see.

Great Plain Road, Danbury

$595,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24214090 MLS

Welcome to this inviting Cape-style home in a desirable Brookfield neighborhood! Recent updates include a newly renovated kitchen, new windows throughout and rest easy with the newly installed septic. The cozy living room features a gas fireplace, while the open flow on the main level creates a welcoming space for everyday living. The main level with hardwood floors throughout also includes an office, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, a second full bath, ample closet space, and attic storage. The full, unfinished basement offers excellent potential, with walkout access to the backyard. Additional features include Central Air conditioning, Aquarion public water and a one-car garage with overhead rafter storage and a new garage door. Enjoy nearby Brookfield Town Park and Candlewood Lake beach, with volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and major commuting routes, this home has space, comfort, and a wonderful area to live!

11 Flax Hill Rd, Brookfield

$1,745,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 24214443 MLS

Direct Waterfront, Western Exposure & Sunset Views on Candlewood Lake! Exceptional sunset views of the lake greet you as you drive into your lakeside residence at 68 Forty Acre Mountain Road. This western exposure home with expansive water views and near level waterfront lot provides the perfect setting for your summer retreat or full-time lake living. Built in 1966, this three-bedroom, three bath California Contemporary is a vintage waterfront home, ready to be fully reimagined for today's lifestyle. This one-level-living home boasts direct waterfront, easy lake access, a gentle approach to the water, privacy, two fireplaces, and a two-car garage. Additionally, expansive gardens and mature trees create a park-like setting, while the patio and waterfront invite long summer days, outdoor entertaining, and evenings watching the sun set across the lake. The expansive lake views are beautiful in every season. Located on the southern end of Candlewood Lake, the property offers the flexibility of a weekend escape or year-round home, with convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities in Danbury and Brookfield, easy access to Lower Fairfield County, and approximately 90 minutes to New York City.

68 Forty Acre Mountain Rd, Danbury

$389,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 24214389 MLS

Enjoy lake community living in this well-maintained 2-bedroom ranch with beach rights just a short distance from the water. Offering 884 square feet of living space, this home features a living room with a fireplace, a galley kitchen with a dining area, and sliders leading to a spacious deck overlooking the yard. The full unfinished basement provides excellent storage and potential for future expansion. Situated on a .18-acre lot, the property offers easy upkeep while giving you time to enjoy all the benefits of lake living, including swimming, boating, fishing, and community beach access. A great opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a weekend retreat near the lake.

2 Haviland Rd, New Milford

$725,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 24212288 MLS

Quintessential Lake House in the Desirable Candlewood Lake Club! This 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath ranch is perfectly sited on a corner lot and offers the opportunity to make this much-loved, multi-generational home your own. Step inside to a welcoming living room with fireplace and built-ins, eat-in kitchen, and dining room that opens to an expansive enclosed 3-season patio with a wall of sliders-perfect for gathering family and friends. The primary suite features a full en-suite bath, while a second bedroom also has its own full bath, plus two additional bedrooms. Enjoy peek-a-boo seasonal views of Candlewood Lake in the winter. Candlewood Lake Club offers an exceptional private lake lifestyle with a clubhouse, private 9-hole PGA golf course with pro shop, 4 tennis courts, pickleball, private marina, beach and swimming docks, children's camp and junior clubhouse, winter boat storage, ball field, hiking trails and more. On-site PGA Golf and Tennis professionals add to the year-round experience. Conveniently located near the charming New Milford Green, great dining, Danbury Mall, Elephant's Trunk Flea Market, Stew Leonard's and CT wine trails. The perfect retreat to make your own!CLC HOA: Annual Club Dues $5797+tax. Capital Assessment $800, Water $625, Road Maintenance $425 Club Initiation $15000+tax.

9 Chimney Point Rd, New Milford

$995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 24208585 MLS

The Lakefront Lifestyle is Calling! Wonderful opportunity for primary or vacation home on desirable Candlewood Lake, in this spacious 3-story with direct access to waterfront and private dock. Ready for outdoor fun, watersports, boating, and fishing? Moor your own motorboat, pontoon, jet-skis, or simply drop in your kayak or paddleboard and spend hours relaxing on Connecticut's largest lake. House's flexible floorplan accommodates numerous room configurations and needs, with bedrooms on each level, and numerous office/fitness/workshop possibilities. 180 degree views up and down this protected southeastern part of the lake known as Lattins Cove will hold your attention all times of the day and season. Multiple outdoor living spaces, including a wraparound deck, balcony, screened and covered porches, and expansive slate patio to soak up the solitude and views. Cedar Road is part of the private association of Cedar Heights, with optional membership for boat launch, park, and relaxing waterside with neighbors to enjoy lakefront living to its fullest.

55 Cedar Dr, Danbury

$443,500

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24209816 MLS

Candlewood Lake living without the waterfront price! Drop your bags and boat and start enjoying lake life in this charming boat-and-beach community, complete with your own deeded boat slip. The beach and dock are just steps from your door, making it easy to enjoy all the benefits of Candlewood Lake. Stunning western panoramic lake views can be enjoyed from the wall of glass windows throughout the home, while the open floor plan and updated kitchen create a bright, inviting space. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing a comfortable and private retreat after a day on the water. The large backyard offers plenty of room for recreation, entertaining and gatherings, with potential for additional parking. An exterior deck provides another spot to take in the surroundings. The property and outdoor space would benefit from some TLC, offering an opportunity to make it your own. Recent updates include a new heating system and oil tank (2026), septic system (2023), and roof (2018). The home association includes your deeded boat slip and access to the nearby beach. Conveniently located near Federal Road, Stew Leonard's, BJ's and Costco, with easy access to the highway. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Candlewood Lake lifestyle with many updates already completed!

4 Candlewood Birches, Brookfield

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