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$10,995,000
5 bd | 4.5 ba | 5,549 sqft · House
W2908 Walcowis Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with permits
Listing courtesy of Compass Wisconsin-Lake Geneva · MLS# 1966302
Geneva Lake, shore by shore
What each stretch of shoreline is like, which town it is in, how lake rights work, and what you can and cannot do with a home on the water.
About 5,400
Acres
About 135 ft
Deepest point
About 21 miles
Of shoreline
4
Towns on the shore
212
Communities with lake frontage or access
Shoreline by town: SEWRPC Geneva Lake management plan (3rd ed.) and Walworth County parcel data. Acreage and depth to confirm with the Wisconsin DNR before launch.
Homes for sale on Geneva Lake
12 lakefront homes on Geneva Lake for sale now. See them on the map.
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$159,999
1 bd | 1 ba | 640 sqft · Condo
111 Center St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with a City license
Listing courtesy of MELGES Real Estate, LLC · MLS# 1974319
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$170,000
1 bd | 1 ba | 568 sqft · Condo
335 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with a City license
Listing courtesy of Compass Wisconsin-Lake Geneva · MLS# 1978283
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$5,845,000
5 bd | 5 ba | 3,425 sqft · House
1530 Lake Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with a City license
Listing courtesy of Compass Wisconsin-Lake Geneva · MLS# 1979354
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$1,050,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,238 sqft · Condo
101 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with a City license
Listing courtesy of Lake Geneva Area Realty, Inc. · MLS# 1984073
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$5,499,900
5 bd | 6.5 ba | 8,193 sqft · House
W2890 Hollybush Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with permits
Listing courtesy of @properties · MLS# 1984793
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$7,999,900
3 bd | 3 ba | 3,106 sqft · House
N1876 Wildwood Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Rentals: Allowed with permits
Listing courtesy of Mahler Sotheby's International Realty-Lake Geneva · MLS# 1986152
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$1,599,000
5 bd | 3 ba | 2,482 sqft · House
24 Upper Loch Vista Dr, Williams Bay, WI 53191
Rentals: Allowed with a Village license
Listing courtesy of Geneva Lakefront Realty · MLS# 1937999
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$1,350,000
5 bd | 3 ba | 2,352 sqft · House
10 Liechty Dr, Williams Bay, WI 53191
Rentals: Allowed with a Village license
Listing courtesy of Lake Geneva Area Realty, Inc. · MLS# 1971258
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$8,795,000
5 bd | 5.5 ba | 3,930 sqft · House
501 E Geneva St, Williams Bay, WI 53191
Rentals: Allowed with a Village license
Listing courtesy of Geneva Lakefront Realty · MLS# 1972429
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$1,150,000
3 bd | 1.5 ba | 1,620 sqft · House
N1599 Sybil Ln, Fontana, WI 53125
Rentals: Allowed with permits
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate · MLS# 1976025
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$465,000
0 bd | 0 ba | 616 sqft · Condo
271 Fontana Blvd, Fontana, WI 53125
Rentals: Depends on location
Listing courtesy of Homesmart Connect LLC · MLS# 1981135
Pick a stretch of shoreline
Each shore is in a different town, with its own feel, its own rules and its own prices.
The dotted line is the public shore path that circles the lake. On the north shore, the Town of Linn is a strip along the water and the Town of Geneva starts inland, so a Lake Geneva address does not tell you which town you are in. Town lines are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
About 10.9 miles of shoreline, 49% of the lake
Town of Linn
Allowed with permitsOne rental per 7 days, $200 permit, 5% room tax
- lake communities with frontage or lake rights
- 47
- homes for sale now
- 33
- estimated drive to the Chicago Loop
- 1 hr 35 min
South shore and part of the north shoreTown of LinnAbout half of the shoreline (49%)About 10.9 miles, in two piecesThe whole south shore, plus a strip along the north shore between the City and Cedar Point. Inland from that strip is the Town of Geneva.See communitiesWilliams BayVillage of Williams BayAbout 19% of the shorelineAbout 3.8 milesThe bay itself, from Cedar Point around to the west side.See communitiesFontana and the West EndVillage of FontanaAbout 15% of the shorelineAbout 3.2 milesThe whole west end, including Fontana Beach and Abbey Harbor.See communitiesDowntown and Geneva BayCity of Lake GenevaAbout 16% of the shorelineAbout 2.8 milesThe east end and Geneva Bay, including downtown and Big Foot Beach.See communities
A short stretch of the northwest shore (about 1%) is in the Town of Walworth, with Fontana mailing addresses.
Lakefront, lake access or off the water?
The biggest driver of price here. Being near the lake does not by itself give you a beach, a pier or a slip.
Lakefront
You own frontage on the lake, with pier rights subject to permits. In most places the public shore path crosses your yard.
149 communities with lakefront homesLake access
Your home belongs to an association that owns a shared beach, park or pier. Slips are often limited, and dues and rules vary by association.
63 lake access communitiesOff the water
No deeded lake rights. You use public beaches and launches, or a private club if you join one. The lowest price of entry to lake life.
Off-lake communitiesWhat owners should know
| Topic | On Geneva Lake | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Towns on the lake | Town of Linn, Williams Bay, Fontana and the City of Lake Geneva | Taxes, zoning and rental rules change at each town line. Your mailing address may not match your town. |
| Shore path | A public path circles the lake, mostly through lakefront yards | Expect walkers along your frontage. It shapes privacy and landscaping. |
| Piers | Permit rules to confirm with each town and the state | Whether you can add, expand or keep a pier as it is. Ask before you offer. |
| Town slips (Linn) | Leased only to Linn residents and owners, one per address, with a waiting list. 2026 fees: about $3,700 large, $3,400 medium | A slip does not transfer when you buy. Plan for a wait. |
| Short-term rentals | Licensed town by town, with different stay limits. Fontana allows short stays only in named districts | Same lake, different rules. Check an address. |
Communities on the water
Lakefront and lake access communities around Geneva Lake, from our research of all four towns.
Lake Geneva ManorLake GenevaCeylon Court EstatesLake GenevaGeneva Bay EstatesLake GenevaEastbankLake GenevaGeneva TowersLake GenevaStone ManorLake GenevaVista del LagoLake GenevaBella Vista SuitesLake GenevaButtons Bay (lakeside club used by Symphony Bay)Town of LinnSouth Shore ClubTown of Linn700 ClubTown of LinnElgin ClubTown of LinnHollybushTown of LinnLake Geneva HighlandsTown of LinnLoramoorTown of LinnGlen FernTown of LinnLackey LaneTown of LinnSnake Road estates (partly gated corridor)Town of LinnWychwood / Wrigley estate (Hutchinson's and Ducat's Subdivisions)Town of LinnRowena Park (incl. The Kolar Resubdivision)Town of LinnCongress ClubWilliams BayLoch Vista ClubWilliams BayCedar Point ParkWilliams BaySummer HavenWilliams Bay
See all lake communitiesRecent lakefront sales
25 lakefront homes on Geneva Lake sold in the last 12 months, at a median of $950,000.
| Sold | Home | Sale price | Frontage | Per front foot | Listing firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 12 Abbey Villa Cir, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $950,000 | Not listed | Mahler Sotheby's International Realty-Lake GenevaMLS# 1941612 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 335 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $155,000 | Not listed | Compass Wisconsin-Lake GenevaMLS# 1978290 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 401 Abbey Ridge Ct, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $865,000 | Not listed | Compass Wisconsin-Lake GenevaMLS# 1974053 | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | N2017 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147Town of Linn | $8,490,000 | Not listed | Geneva Lakefront RealtyMLS# 1936002 | |
| Aug 11, 2026 | N2345 Greenview Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147Town of Linn | $750,000 | Not listed | Compass Wisconsin-Lake GenevaMLS# 1972556 | |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 35 S Walworth Ave, Williams Bay, WI 53191Village of Williams Bay | $1,450,000 | Not listed | Geneva Lakefront RealtyMLS# 1957161 | |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 603 Agaming Rd, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $1,800,000 | Not listed | Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real EstateMLS# 1951205 | |
| Jul 16, 2026 | N1933 Bluff Ln, Lake Geneva, WI 53147Town of Linn | $4,700,000 | Not listed | MELGES Real Estate, LLCMLS# 1973740 | |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 3 Dartmouth Rd, Williams Bay, WI 53191Village of Williams Bay | $3,400,000 | Not listed | Geneva Lakefront RealtyMLS# 1962139 | |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 473 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $3,100,000 | Not listed | MELGES Real Estate, LLCMLS# 1909984 | |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 9 S Walworth Ave, Williams Bay, WI 53191Village of Williams Bay | $982,000 | Not listed | Compass Wisconsin-Lake GenevaMLS# 1960442 | |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 111 Center St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $229,000 | Not listed | Shorewest Realtors, Inc.MLS# 1962542 | |
| May 29, 2026 | 101 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $725,000 | Not listed | Lake Geneva Area Realty, Inc.MLS# 1959283 | |
| May 26, 2026 | 432 Harvard Ave, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $2,105,000 | Not listed | Mahler Sotheby's International Realty-Lake GenevaMLS# 1953374 | |
| May 22, 2026 | 101 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $1,100,000 | Not listed | Lake Geneva Area Realty, Inc.MLS# 1960596 | |
| May 21, 2026 | 641 Hazel Ct, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $478,500 | Not listed | Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real EstateMLS# 1961761 | |
| May 15, 2026 | 300 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $151,000 | Not listed | Lake Geneva Area Realty, Inc.MLS# 1957696 | |
| May 15, 2026 | 271 Fontana Blvd, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $445,000 | Not listed | Compass Wisconsin-Lake GenevaMLS# 1958639 | |
| May 14, 2026 | 123 Center St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $115,000 | Not listed | Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS# 1962530 | |
| May 1, 2026 | 123 Center St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $112,000 | Not listed | Coldwell Banker RealtyMLS# 1958332 | |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 271 Fontana Blvd, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $440,000 | Not listed | RE/MAX PlazaMLS# 1952861 | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | N2297 W Main Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147Town of Linn | $1,750,000 | Not listed | Geneva Lakefront RealtyMLS# 1934606 | |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 271 Fontana Blvd, Fontana, WI 53125Village of Fontana | $435,000 | Not listed | NON MLSMLS# 1943815 | |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 831 Bayview Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147City of Lake Geneva | $8,250,000 | Not listed | Compass Wisconsin-Lake GenevaMLS# 1943808 | |
| Nov 12, 2025 | W3314 Burr Oak Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147Town of Linn | $1,423,000 | Not listed | Compass Wisconsin-Lake GenevaMLS# 1916067 |
Public beaches, launches and the shore path
Public beachesHours, fees and parking by townPage coming soon
Boat launchesLocations and launch feesPage coming soon
Walking the shore pathSections, distances, etiquettePage coming soon
Lake camLive view of the lakePage coming soon
Geneva Lake questions
Does a lake access home come with a pier or slip?
Not automatically. It depends on the association's rules and how many slips it has. We check the association documents and the slip list before you make an offer.
Which town is a Geneva Lake home actually in?
A Lake Geneva, Fontana or Williams Bay mailing address does not tell you the town. About half of the shoreline is in the Town of Linn, even where the mail says Lake Geneva. The town decides taxes, zoning and rental rules, so we check the tax key for every home.
Can I rent out a lakefront home?
It depends on the town and, sometimes, the association. Each of the four lake towns has different rules. Check the rules by town
What is price per front foot?
Lakefront homes here are often compared by the price per foot of lake frontage. It varies a lot by shore, water depth and how level the lot is. Ask for the current numbers for any stretch of shore.
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Every Geneva Lake lakefront sale, price per front foot by shore, and what is coming up.