Why Live in Candlelight
Candlelight, located in southwest Arvada, offers luxurious lakeside living just 13 miles from Denver. The neighborhood is distinguished by its proximity to natural lands and hiking trails, with Hyatt Lake providing exclusive recreational opportunities for residents. Homes in Candlelight are spacious, featuring modern architecture with stone accents and mountain views, ranging from 4,000 to 6,500 square feet. There are also Victorian-style houses and more modest Craftsman homes near Hyatt Lake. For alternative housing, modern townhouses close to Ward Road are available. The Van Bibber Open Space Park, forming the neighborhood's southern boundary, offers wetlands, wildlife habitats, and the Van Bibber Creek Trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The nearby Stenger Sports Complex provides additional recreational facilities, including tennis courts, soccer fields, and a playground. Schools in the Jeffco School District, such as Vanderhoof Elementary, Drake Middle School, and Arvada West High School, are highly rated. Shopping and dining options are limited within Candlelight, but nearby Ralston Square offers various restaurants and retailers. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average, fostering a close-knit community. Main thoroughfares like West 58th Avenue and Colorado State Highway 72 provide convenient access to Interstate 70 and downtown Denver. The Wheat Ridge/Ward Road Station, 2 miles south, connects residents to the G Line for train travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Candlelight a good place to live?
Candlelight is a good place to live. Candlelight is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Candlelight is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Candlelight has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.8 people per acre and a median age of 51. The average household income is $157,761 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Candlelight are home owners, with 5.6% of residents renting and 94.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Candlelight can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Candlelight neighborhood guide.
Is Candlelight, CO a safe neighborhood?
Candlelight, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Candlelight?
The median home price in Candlelight is $1,242,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $248,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.19%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $261K a year to afford the median home price in Candlelight. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Candlelight is $158K.
What are the best public schools in Candlelight?
The best public schools that serve Candlelight are:
What are the best private schools in Candlelight?
The best private schools that serve Candlelight are:
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Are home prices dropping in Candlelight?
Yes, home prices in Candlelight are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Candlelight, CO
On average, homes in Candlelight, Arvada sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Candlelight, Arvada over the last 12 months is $1,190,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,190,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,199,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$567,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$1,242,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
