S.B. Chapin's Subdivision
Lake access association on Geneva Lake, in the Town of Linn. Reaches the shoreline (lake rights to confirm).
Also known as: S.B. Chapin
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
Homes for sale in S.B. Chapin's Subdivision
The shaded area is S.B. Chapin's Subdivision as recorded in county plat maps. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.
About S.B. Chapin's Subdivision
A platted subdivision with a pier association, established in 1921. Eight piers are on record under the S. B. Chapin name.
Where it is: North shore; Creek Ln, Geneva Oak Trl, Chapin Rd; near the Town's Chapin Rd lake access
Lake access
The plat reaches the shoreline, and 2 of 10 addresses sit within 200 feet of the water.
Amenities
The Town's public lake access at Chapin Rd is nearby. It is steep and narrow.
Can you rent out a home in S.B. Chapin's Subdivision?
The Town of Linn allows them with a license. S.B. Chapin's Subdivision'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
S.B. Chapin's Subdivision 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
- Walworth County land records
- Wisconsin DNR maps
- 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.