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$3,995,000
5 bd | 3.5 ba | 4,691 sqft · House
1886 Geneva Bay Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with a City license
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate · MLS# 1982212
Geneva Bay Estates
HOA or property owners association on Geneva Lake, in the City of Lake Geneva. Lakefront and lake access.
Also known as: Geneva Bay Property Owners Association
HOA or property owners associationLakefront and lake access
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
Homes for sale in Geneva Bay Estates
1 home in Geneva Bay Estates for sale now. Open it in the full map search, or see every home for sale in City of Lake Geneva.
The shaded area is Geneva Bay Estates as recorded in county plat maps. Click a price for photos. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.
Sold in Geneva Bay Estates in the last 12 months
2 homes sold, at a median of $4,675,000 after a median 41 days on market, for 99% of the asking price.
Sold Oct 29, 2026$1,100,000
Asking $1,100,000 · 100% of asking · 38 days on market
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · House
W3193 Wildwood Ln, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Listing courtesy of MELGES Real Estate, LLC · MLS# 1987494
Sold Nov 17, 2025$8,250,000
Asking $8,500,000 · 97% of asking · 43 days on market
5 bd · 1.5 ba · 7,100 sqft · House
831 Bayview Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Listing courtesy of Compass Wisconsin-Lake Geneva · MLS# 1943808
About Geneva Bay Estates
A property owners association with lakefront lots and lake-access lots. The Geneva Bay Property Owners Association owns the common parcel.
Where it is: Snake Road area on the west side of Geneva Bay: Geneva Bay Dr, Bayview Dr, Wildwood Ln and Snake Rd
Lake access
Some homes on Bayview Dr are on the lakefront. Other lots have lake access close by through the association.
Amenities
The property owners association owns a 2.89-acre common parcel on Bayview Dr. The Geneva Lake Shore Path connects the area to downtown.
Membership and dues
Dues vary and change over time. Ask for the current amount before you make an offer.
Rental rules
Can you rent out a home in Geneva Bay Estates?
The City of Lake Geneva allows them with a license. Geneva Bay Estates's own rules aren't published, so we check them before you buy.
City of Lake Geneva
Allowed with a City license- Guests stay at least 2 nights, and the next guest can't arrive until 7 days after the last one arrived (Ordinance 24-13, adopted November 25, 2024).
- Rentals run in one season of up to 180 consecutive days a year that the owner picks. Outside it, the next guest can't arrive for 29 days.
- An annual City license ($1,300 a year), renewed by January 31, plus a state license, room tax permit, business license, building inspection and insurance.
- Licenses don't transfer. A buyer needs a new license before renting.
- A designated operator within 25 miles, reachable 24/7, and at least 2 off-street parking spaces plus 1 for each bedroom over two.
- Every listing must show the City license number and the parking. Renting without a license is $1,000 a day.
Confirm with: City of Lake Geneva
Geneva Bay 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.