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Lake Gardens

Condo association on Geneva Lake, in the City of Lake Geneva. Off-lake.

Also known as: Lake Gardens Condominium

Condo associationOff-lakeHas rental rules

Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources

Homes for sale in Lake Gardens

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The shaded area is Lake Gardens as recorded in county plat maps. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.

Sold in Lake Gardens in the last 12 months

3 homes sold, at a median of $180,000 after a median 82 days on market, for 92% of the asking price.

Photo of 255 Elmwood Ave, Lake GenevaSold Jul 7, 2026
$175,000
Asking $190,000 · 92% of asking · 19 days on market
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 950 sqft · Condo
255 Elmwood Ave, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Listing courtesy of Shorewest Realtors, Inc. · MLS# 1965195
Photo of 1321 W Main St, Lake GenevaSold May 21, 2026
$205,000
Asking $225,000 · 91% of asking · 89 days on market
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 900 sqft · Condo
1321 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Listing courtesy of Compass Wisconsin-Lake Geneva · MLS# 1949209
Photo of 1321 W Main St, Lake GenevaSold Feb 27, 2026
$180,000
Asking $189,000 · 95% of asking · 82 days on market
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 950 sqft · Condo
1321 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC~MKE · MLS# 1943983

About Lake Gardens

A condominium association.

Where it is: 1321 W Main St and 255 Elmwood Ave

Lake access

Off-lake, a few blocks from the lake.

Amenities

Units are reported to have assigned parking.

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 Lake Gardens?

The City of Lake Geneva allows them with a license, but Lake Gardens has its own rental rules. Read 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

Lake Gardens rules

Has rental rules

Association rules may limit short-term rentals, though yearly rentals may be allowed. Check the recorded covenants 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.