Chicago Club
Private club community on Geneva Lake, in the Town of Linn. Lake access.
Also known as: Chicago Club of Lake Geneva Condominiums, Chicago Club Condominiums, The Chicago Club of Lake Geneva
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
Homes for sale in Chicago Club
The shaded area is Chicago Club as recorded in county plat maps. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.
About Chicago Club
The Chicago Club is a historic club community organized as a condominium association.
Where it is: West part of the south shore, near the Lake Geneva Club, on a street named Chicago Club; Fontana (53125) mailing addresses
Lake access
The homes sit near the lake, about 130 to 220 feet from the water, and the association has piers on Geneva Lake.
Amenities
Association amenities include two piers.
Can you rent out a home in Chicago Club?
The Town of Linn allows them with a license. Chicago Club'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
Chicago Club 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
- Geneva Lake Shore Path audio guide
- Walworth County land records
- Document (PDF)
- Geneva Lake pier directory
- Geneva Lake Association
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.