76 homes sold in Candlewick Lake in the last year, at a typical $246K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Candlewick Lake homes are listed.
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Houses are 100% of Candlewick Lake’s sales, at a typical $247K (year to May 2026)
76 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 82 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $130IL $180
- Days to sell
- 26
- Sold over asking
- 29%
- Listings with a price cut
- 28%
Fewer homes sell than before 2023, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
76 sales in the last year, against 121 in 2022 and a low of 72 in 2012. The typical sale went from $104K in 2016 to $246K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $250K buys in Candlewick Lake
Check a listing against what Candlewick Lake homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Candlewick Lake are more common than before the pandemic, but two thirds fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Candlewick Lake’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 76 sales.
If you’re buying in Candlewick Lake
- Shop in March. It brings about 12 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (26% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.2% of the list price on average; 37% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 13 a month), and the most competition: 41% close over asking. March and April offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). February has the least competition (15%) but only about 8 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Illinois as a whole
| Candlewick Lake now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | IL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 37% | 16% | 42% | 36% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 50% | 6% | 19% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.2% | 97.5% | 99.6% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 31 | 63 | 18 | 51 |
10 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.2 times the 2023 low (8), 63% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 37.
Candlewick Lake ranks 171st of 327 busy Illinois markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Candlewick Lake is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Candlewick Lake home costs about $1,708 a month
Price: Candlewick Lake’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Candlewick Lake’s 2.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Candlewick Lake is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 5.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $246K home, about $5,100 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Candlewick Lake, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Candlewick LakeTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Candlewick Lake.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Rockford sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Candlewick Lake, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 1,781 | $175K | $114 | 45% | 14 |
| Loves Park | 356 | $199K | $138 | 46% | 11 |
| Machesney Park | 273 | $232K | $147 | 50% | 12 |
| Belvidere | 267 | $244K | $144 | 45% | 19 |
| Roscoe | 160 | $326K | $151 | 50% | 16 |
| Candlewick Lake | 76 | $246K | $125 | 37% | 31 |
| Poplar Grove | 60 | $311K | $154 | 34% | 38 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Candlewick Lake
What do homes sell for in Candlewick Lake, IL?
76 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $246K, $125 a square foot.
Is Candlewick Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 13 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 9 sold, about 1.4 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Candlewick Lake?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Candlewick Lake?
About 2.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $246K home that’s near $5,100.
Where can I see homes for sale in Candlewick Lake?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Candlewick Lake’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Candlewick Lake.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).