If you are looking for a home in a lake community, the Candlewood Shores development in Brookfield should be on your list.  The community is very accessible, right off of Candlewood Lake road and is only 5 minutes from I-84 and Route 7.

With almost all lake communities, there is a variety of home styles, sizes & price ranges. Many of the homes in Candlewood Shores sit on around a 7000 square foot lot. Some have a garage, others don’t.  Some of the original 1950s ranches & raised ranches have been added on to over the years, while others remain modest homes.  There has been some construction of new homes on some of the remaining lots. Even some of the small homes sitting directly on Candlewood Lake have been torn down  to make way for much larger homes.

Because there are large variances in sizes, styles & waterfront vs. non waterfront homes, prices are all over the map. There are currently 18 homes on the market in Candlewood Shores (per CMLS 10/5/09), with prices ranging from $209,900 to $1,875,000. The average listing price is $705,800, which is weighed heavily because there are 5 waterfront homes listed over $1 million. The median listing price is $385,000.

Candlewood Shores offers what many consider to be the best beach on Candlewood Lake. There is a playground and sport field facilities within the community. There are limited boat moorings, on top of a boat ramp. Throughout the year, community events are held.

Click here to visit the Candlewood Shores Homeowner’s Association Website.

For more information for real estate in the Candlewood Shores community of Brookfield, call Jonathan Hall at 203-417-0523 or email to jonathan.hall@sothebysrealty.com