Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Candlewood
An established East Bradenton pocket with room to grow
Candlewood sits in the Braden River corridor of east Bradenton, an area of settled residential streets zoned to well-regarded Manatee County schools like Braden River High and Tara Elementary. It shares a neighborhood with familiar names such as Braden River East, Heritage Harbour, and the older Oneco community — a mix that gives this part of town its lived-in, unhurried feel while keeping downtown Tampa within roughly a 56-minute drive.
For buyers, Candlewood is a low-inventory market right now — there are no active listings on the MLS as of this writing, so opportunities here surface quietly. Over the past 12 months just 8 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $443,450, and sellers collected about 96% of asking on average. If Candlewood is your target, it pays to have an agent watching the broader Bradenton and Bay Shore Gardens markets so you're ready the moment something lists.
Candlewood is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Candlewood
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Candlewood boundary
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The Candlewood market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$465,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
21 days
Median time to sell
Candlewood vs Bradenton
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Candlewood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Candlewood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
195
Median age
41
Median income
$108,889
Median home value
$373,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Candlewood
Appearance oriented
Top 4% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Appearance oriented
Top 11% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
Food & Drink
Top 21% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
People who close here
Our Bradenton experts
Straight answers
Candlewood FAQs
Is Candlewood a good place to live?+
It's an established residential pocket in east Bradenton's Braden River corridor, with quiet streets and access to well-regarded schools like Braden River High and Tara Elementary. It suits buyers who want a settled neighborhood feel while keeping Bradenton conveniences and a roughly 56-minute drive to Tampa within reach.
Is Candlewood expensive?+
Homes here sold at a median of $443,450 over the past 12 months, which puts Candlewood in a moderate range for the Bradenton area. With sellers averaging about 96% of asking, there isn't a lot of room for deep discounting when a home does come up.
What do homes cost in Candlewood?+
Based on the 8 sales in the last 12 months, the median sold price was $443,450. There are no active listings right now, so current asking prices aren't available — comparing against nearby Braden River East can help set expectations.
How is the market in Candlewood right now?+
It's a very low-inventory market — zero active listings at the moment and only 8 sales over the past year. That scarcity, combined with sellers getting around 96% of asking, means serious buyers should be ready to move quickly and watch neighboring Heritage Harbour for options too.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Candlewood?+
Current HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the active MLS data, since there are no listings on the market right now. Your agent can pull specifics from recent Bradenton closings once a home becomes available so you know the true carrying cost before you offer.
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