Elgin Club
Lake access association on Geneva Lake, in the Town of Linn. Lakefront.
Also known as: Lakeside Park Club of Elgin
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
Homes for sale in Elgin Club
The shaded area is Elgin Club as recorded in county plat maps. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.
About Elgin Club
A historic private lakefront association, founded in 1874 as the Lakeside Park Club of Elgin, with a resident caretaker. Homes may be held under a land-lease arrangement, so confirm the ownership structure before you buy.
Where it is: North shore; Elgin Club Dr (Elgin Club Rd runs inland)
Lake access
Lakefront. All homes have lake frontage and private piers, and 21 of 22 addresses sit within 200 feet of the water.
Amenities
Homes have private piers (21 are on record), and the club has a resident caretaker. Community traditions include an annual association picnic with tennis and pickleball, a golf outing and a parade to meet the Mailboat. Owners may also share wooded common land, a tennis court and a swim pier. Confirm details with the association.
Membership and dues
Dues information is not published. Ask before you make an offer.
Can you rent out a home in Elgin Club?
The Town of Linn allows them with a license. Elgin 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
Elgin 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
- At The Lake Magazine
- 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.