Candlewick Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $711K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 8.5/10
What catches people off guard about Candlewick Estates is how much there is to walk to. The subdivision spreads across thirty acres with lots averaging just under half an acre, the kind of size that lets you have real ground without feeling isolated. Homes here run around $711K, and you're within a five-minute walk of restaurants—there are one hundred fifty-six of them within a mile—or a quick stroll to grocers and coffee shops. The nearest park sits about a mile and a half away, and Gerald R. Ford airport is eleven minutes by car; downtown Grand Rapids takes sixteen.
Why people love it here
Central High School
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$711K median
- Assessor estimate
20,865 sq ft avg lots
- 47 homes
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Median home price in Candlewick Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,823/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$711K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
47
Median Lot Size
0.43 ac
0.34 ac – 0.94 ac
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Clean Juice
Starbucks Coffee Company
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
+1 more
Northeast Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
28th/Acquest (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Cacade Township Branch
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Candlewick Estates is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Cascade Charter Township
Source: cascadetwp.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Township/Grand Rapids regional water (developed); private well rural
Municipal water in developed corridors; rural on well.
Municipal sewer (developed); individual septic rural
Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services / community policing agreement with Ada & Grand Rapids Twps.
Services for Cascade · Source: cascadetwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Candlewick Estates are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northeast Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Clean Juice
Restaurant
Indian Masala
Restaurant
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(27)
Sundance Grill
Bar
Brann's Steakhouse & Grille
Bar
Gipper's Restaurant & Bar
Bar
+24 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Forest Hills School
Goldfish Swim School
School
Knapp School
+18 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Candlewick Estates
- What do homes cost in Candlewick Estates?
- The median home value in Candlewick Estates is about $710,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Candlewick Estates?
- Candlewick Estates is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
- Is Candlewick Estates walkable?
- Candlewick Estates scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.