Candlewood Hills.
Candlewood Hills is a New Fairfield lake-access community near the west shore, and a frequent source of name confusion. Here is what Candlewood Hills actually is, how its lake access works, and how to buy in.
Access, not automatically waterfront.
Candlewood Hills is a lake-access community, which is a different thing from direct-waterfront. Knowing that difference is the key to buying here smartly. Let us walk you through it.
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What Candlewood Hills actually is.
A New Fairfield access community, and three names people mix up.
A lake-access community
Candlewood Hills is a New Fairfield tax district near the lake, classified as a lake-community-access neighborhood. That means the value is often in shared or nearby access rather than every home sitting on direct frontage.
Access is not the same as waterfront
On Candlewood, direct-waterfront, deeded dock access, and general community access are three different things at three different prices. In an access community like the Hills, confirming exactly what a home conveys is the whole ballgame.
Not the Knolls, not Shady Knolls
Candlewood Hills is its own place. It is not Candlewood Knolls (also New Fairfield, but a lakefront colony) and not Shady Knolls (Danbury). The similar names cause real confusion in searches and listings.
Still New Fairfield
Like the rest of this shore, Candlewood Hills is in New Fairfield unless a specific SmartMLS address says otherwise. Get the town right up front and the rest of the search gets easier.
A more attainable way onto the lake
Because access communities are not paying the full direct-waterfront premium, the Hills can be a more attainable path to Candlewood living than the marquee colonies, for the right buyer.
Explore around Candlewood Hills.
Candlewood Knolls →
The New Fairfield lakefront colony, not to be confused with the Hills.
Candlewood Isle →
The gated west-shore peninsula community.
The New Fairfield shore →
The full west side of Candlewood Lake.
Hills real estate →
Lake-access listings with Connor Kostyra, RE/MAX Rise.
Getting on the water →
Launches, rules, and the season on Candlewood.
Rent on the lake →
Seasonal and annual rentals through RE/MAX Rise.
Candlewood Hills questions, answered.
What town is Candlewood Hills in?
Candlewood Hills is in New Fairfield, Connecticut, near the lake's west shore. It is a New Fairfield tax district. Confirm a specific home's town by its SmartMLS address, but the community is New Fairfield.
Is Candlewood Hills waterfront?
Candlewood Hills is a lake-access community, which is different from direct-waterfront. Some homes may have stronger access than others, so what each property actually conveys is verified per listing before an offer.
Is Candlewood Hills the same as Candlewood Knolls?
No. Both are in New Fairfield, but Candlewood Hills is a lake-access community and Candlewood Knolls is a lakefront colony with private beaches and docks. They are different places with similar names.
Is Candlewood Hills a good way to get onto the lake?
It can be. Access communities generally cost less than direct-waterfront colonies, so for a buyer who wants Candlewood living without the full waterfront premium, the Hills is worth a look. We help confirm the access details.
Curious about Candlewood Hills?
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