Candlewood Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $465K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
The 20-acre development sits along the 48th Avenue and Leonard Street corridor, where condo units spread across roughly an acre apiece—enough space that you're not stacked against your neighbors. Homes here run around $596K, which buys you the kind of lot size that actually breathes; most units sit on just over an acre. It's about a 25-minute drive into downtown Grand Rapids, and Grand Haven's beaches are roughly 30 minutes south if you need lake air on a weekend. The nearest grocery and coffee shops are a couple of miles out, so you're not walking to errands, but that distance also means the place feels removed from the commercial bustle without being isolated.
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Why people love it here
$465K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Candlewood Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,157/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$465K
1 recent sale
Units
19
Complex Size
20.2 ac
19 units
Homeowner Rate
89.5%
Principal residence
Expected Rent
$1,650/mo
$1,450 – $1,850 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Coopersville Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Coopersville Brewing Company
Deer Creek Park
Hidden Lake
Deer Creek Park Launch
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Candlewood 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Candlewood Estates home (around $465,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,132 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,132/mo | $83,523 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,605/mo | $96,133 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,764/mo | $100,372 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.com · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Tallmadge Charter Township (partnership with City of Grand Rapids)
Township water in developed areas; rate studies with City of Grand Rapids; rural areas on wells.
Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge Township · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Candlewood 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
Deer Creek Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mug Shots Burgers and Brews
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(9)
Red School
White School Number 2
Rankins School
Diamond School
Lillie School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
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Frequently asked about Candlewood Estates
- What do homes cost in Candlewood Estates?
- The median home value in Candlewood Estates is about $465,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Candlewood Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Candlewood Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Candlewood Estates?
- Candlewood Estates is served by Coopersville Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Coopersville Middle School (7/10).
- Is Candlewood Estates walkable?
- Candlewood Estates scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.