This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath split-level in the Candlewood Section of Howell offers an excellent opportunity to reimagine a home with great bones and tremendous potential. Situated on nearly half an acre, this property features hardwood floors, a formal dining room, basement and large driveway. The desirable corner lot provides an expansive side yard, backs to woods for added privacy and is adjacent to a quiet dead-end street. The backyard includes an in-ground pool that has not been opened in years. Conveniently located near Route 9, shopping, dining and major transportation. This home offers a wonderful opportunity for anyone with a vision to create a space that is truly their own and make it exactly how they want it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$378Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Connie Richmond• C21/ Mack Morris Iris Lurie
Candlewood, located between Route 9 and Lake Carasaljo, is a residential and commuter-friendly Lakewood neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Route 9 corridor near the Lakewood Bus Terminal, where storefronts, bakeries, and small service counters keep the sidewalks active. Housing reads as a mix of mid-century capes, split-levels, and newer infill on quiet cul-de-sacs. Lake Carasaljo’s paths and water views shape daily routines with a calm, outdoorsy edge. Cultural anchors such as the Strand Theater and the Lakewood Historical Museum add a local, lived-in texture. Nearby parks and recreation facilities round out a practical, walk-and-drive lifestyle.
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Market insights
26 Chestnut Hill Rd · $595,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.5%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$595,000
Median sale price in this area is $797,384. (34% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Track lighting
Window treatments and blinds/shades
Ceiling fan(s)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bath
1 half bath (1.5 total bathrooms)
Kitchen
Stove
Stove hood
Refrigerator
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached 1-car garage
Utilities
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the R-3 Zoning Districts is to permit infill development at moderate densities within the established centers identified in the Howell Township Master Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 26 Chestnut Hill Rd
$600,124
$5,124 over list price of $595K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $650K.