Sold Jul 16, 2026Academy Estates
Lake access association on Geneva Lake, in the Town of Linn. Lake access.
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
Homes for sale in Academy Estates
The shaded area is Academy Estates as recorded in county plat maps. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.
Sold in Academy Estates in the last 12 months
2 homes sold, at a median of $4,100,000 after a median 227 days on market, for 89% of the asking price.
Sold Jul 16, 2026
Sold Nov 14, 2025About Academy Estates
A lake access association, established in 1975, with two association piers (Nos. 550 and 550A).
Where it is: South shore west, next to South Shore Club; N and S Creekside Ln and Academy Ln off S Lakeshore Dr
Lake access
The subdivision does not reach the shoreline, and the nearest address is about 500 feet from the water. The association piers sit on the shore near Basswood Dr and E Lakeside Ln.
Amenities
The association has two piers on Geneva Lake.
Can you rent out a home in Academy Estates?
The Town of Linn allows them with a license. Academy Estates's own rules aren't published, so we check them before you buy.
Town of Linn
Allowed with permits- Walworth County zoning, which covers the Town, allows one rental per 7-day period: a new guest can't arrive within 7 days of the last one.
- A short-term rental is any stay of less than one month.
- Town permit: $200 a year, plus a state license.
- 5% room tax, with quarterly and annual returns.
- A Walworth County license is also required ($500 the first year, $200 to renew).
- Renting more than 45 nights in any 90 days makes rental the primary use.
Confirm with: Town of Linn Clerk
Academy Estates rules
Not publishedWe found no published rental rules for this community. That does not mean rentals are allowed. Covenants and association rules can still limit them, so we check the recorded documents before you buy.
Rules checked November 2026. Next review February 2027. General information, not legal advice. Check another address
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Sources
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate from county land records, town and village rules, and association and club information. Dues, amenities and rules change over time, so confirm everything for a specific home before you buy.