Candlewood Village

Independent Assessment

Homes by Marco's own subdivision page does not merely categorize Candlewood Village under a generic 'active adult' heading; it separately lists 'Adults 55+' as a specific association amenity alongside the clubhouse and common green space, language that reads as descriptive of an actual occupancy rule rather than a marketing category alone. That said, the association's recorded declaration of condominium, bylaws, or any official HOA website independently confirming the exact restriction language, its legal basis (a HOPA 80/20 exemption versus a stricter all-ages-55+ rule), or current enforcement practice was not found. Absent a reviewed primary legal source, Candlewood Village is classified as an active-adult community whose legal age restriction is not independently verified rather than legally age-restricted, though its evidentiary signal is stronger than a generic marketing-category tag alone.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a maintenance-reduced, single-story ranch condo with a full basement for storage or hobby space, within a mid-2000s-built community offering a clubhouse and walking trail, may find Candlewood Village appealing. Its location south of Janesville Road off Moorland Road in Muskego gives residents proximity to the Milwaukee metro area while remaining in a lower-density Waukesha County setting.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Candlewood Village's 102 units were built as side-by-side ranch condominiums with full basements between approximately 2004 and 2008, featuring 200-amp circuit breakers, Kohler bath fixtures, six-panel interior doors, first-floor utility rooms, and underground lawn sprinkling systems. The community's original developer or builder was not found; Homes by Marco, which lists and markets the community, is a regional real estate brokerage rather than the original builder.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

at the time of research, Homes by Marco reported no active listings for sale at Candlewood Village, so a current price range could not be independently confirmed. Reported unit sizes range from roughly 1,438 to 2,454 square feet (sources vary somewhat on the precise upper bound). Buyers should request current comparable sales from a local agent for an accurate market read.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Candlewood Village is a resale-only community; its units were built roughly 2004-2008 and no new construction is ongoing. Buyers should request the association's reserve study, recent capital-improvement history, and any pending or recent special assessments, none of which could be independently confirmed.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Candlewood Village are subject to City of Muskego and Waukesha County property tax administration. One aggregator source cites an average annual property tax of approximately $3,724, which has not been independently verified against county assessor records. Buyers should confirm current assessed value, tax rate, and the association's master insurance and reserve-fund position directly before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Candlewood Village is organized as side-by-side ranch condominium units rather than a high-rise or mid-rise building, giving it a suburban, single-story character. The clubhouse and common green space anchor its shared social space, and the community's proximity to a walking trail and public transit supports an active, low-maintenance lifestyle.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Candlewood Village is located in Muskego, in eastern Waukesha County, south of Janesville Road off Moorland Road. Muskego sits within reasonable driving distance of both downtown Milwaukee and the broader Waukesha County suburbs, giving residents access to metro-area healthcare, shopping, and recreation along the Wisconsin/Fox River corridor.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Candlewood Village is marketed by Homes by Marco as an 'Active Adult Community 55+,' and the same listing separately tags 'Adults 55+' as an association amenity, though this remains brokerage-sourced marketing language rather than a reviewed recorded declaration or bylaws provision. The association's own HOA website and governing documents were not found, so the restriction's exact legal language, whether it follows HOPA's 80/20 framework or a stricter standard, and its current enforcement could not be confirmed. Buyers should request and review the specific declaration and bylaws language directly from the association before assuming legally enforceable 55+ status.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Candlewood Village's age-restriction status rests on brokerage marketing language rather than a reviewed recorded declaration, so buyers who specifically need a legally enforceable age restriction should independently confirm the association's governing documents before purchasing. The community's original developer or builder was not found, and current resale pricing (no active listings were found at the time of the review) and the association's reserve-fund position and any special-assessment history could not be confirmed. Buyers should also note that Muskego separately hosts Stoney Creek Adult Community, a confirmed Presbyterian Homes rental campus that is unrelated to Candlewood Village despite sharing a town -- the two should not be conflated.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Compared with Stillwater in Pewaukee or Pheasant Run in Brookfield, Candlewood Village is a smaller, single-story ranch-condo community rather than a large multi-building complex, which may appeal to buyers who prefer a more intimate association.

Current Listings

at the time of research, no active listings were found at Candlewood Village; a connected local agent can provide current resale availability and pricing.

Is Candlewood Village legally age-restricted 55+?

Its age-restriction status is not independently confirmed. Homes by Marco markets Candlewood Village as 'Active Adult Community 55+' and tags 'Adults 55+' as an association amenity, but the association's recorded declaration or bylaws confirming a legal restriction were not found. Buyers should confirm the current, exact restriction language directly with the association before purchasing.

How many homes are in Candlewood Village?

102 side-by-side ranch condominium units, built approximately 2004-2008.

What is the HOA fee at Candlewood Village?

Reported at $325 per month as of the last update. Buyers should confirm the current fee, any special assessments, and what it covers directly with the association.

Who built Candlewood Village?

Not publicly confirmed.