Candlelight Plaza

Candlelight Plaza, Houston

Candlelight Plaza is a small, deed-restricted neighborhood in Houston ZIP code 77018, north of Loop 610 and next to Shepherd Park Plaza. It was built in the mid-to-late 1960s and is known for one-story ranch homes on some of the larger lots in the area, many of them 9,000 square feet or more.

What Kinds of Homes Are in Candlelight Plaza?

Many Candlelight Plaza homes are four-bedroom ranch plans of roughly 2,300 to 2,800 square feet. That size is hard to find in an original home nearby. You’ll see original homes, updated homes and full renovations. Because the lots are large, a buyer has room for a big one-story house along with a pool and a yard.

What Should Buyers and Sellers Know?

Candlelight Plaza has two sections, and its deed restrictions were recorded in 1964. The civic club helps enforce them. Candlelight Plaza, Candlelight Estates and Candlelight Oaks are three separate subdivisions, so check the legal description on any listing or comparable sale.

Only a few homes sell here each year. That means each sale carries weight in pricing, and buyers often have to wait for the right house. On a 1960s home, plan on a sewer camera scope and a close look at the foundation and the electrical panel. Confirm school zoning for any address with Houston ISD.

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Kristi Kolmetz, Broker/Owner of Oaks Realty, lives next door in Shepherd Park Plaza and has sold homes in Candlelight Plaza. If you’re thinking about buying or selling here, she can show you what has sold and how it compares with the neighborhoods around it.

Candlelight Plaza FAQs

What ZIP code is Candlelight Plaza? Candlelight Plaza is in Houston ZIP code 77018.

Is Candlelight Plaza part of Shepherd Park Plaza? No. They are separate subdivisions, each with its own deed restrictions, although the MLS groups them together.

Is Candlelight Plaza deed restricted? Yes. The restrictions date to 1964, and the civic club helps enforce them.