Sylvan Trail Estates
Lake access association on Geneva Lake, in the Town of Linn. Reaches the shoreline (lake rights to confirm).
Also known as: Sylvan Trail, Sylvan Trail Association
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
Homes for sale in Sylvan Trail Estates
The shaded area is Sylvan Trail Estates as recorded in county plat maps. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.
About Sylvan Trail Estates
A lake access association with an association pier, established in 1923.
Where it is: North shore; Sylvan Ln
Lake access
The plat reaches the shoreline, and 1 address sits within 200 feet of the water.
Amenities
Association pier No. 140A is a swim pier, and three piers are on record under the Sylvan Trail name.
Can you rent out a home in Sylvan Trail Estates?
The Town of Linn allows them with a license. Sylvan Trail Estates'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
Sylvan Trail 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.