Home assessments in Fontana Wisconsin have increased by 45 percent this year, according to a recent article from the Lake Geneva Regional News online. Accurate Appraisal, the village’s appraiser, did the assessments based on the actual market sales in 2006 and 2007.

The new assessments were done in order to comply with Wisconsin’s state law which requires home assessments to be up to date with the changing times. The last time Fontana reassessed all of the property in the village was in 2005 and home sales since then have been significantly higher than their assessed values. Consequently, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue reviewed the situation in fall of 2006 and found that the residential property values were assessed at 86 percent of the equalized value; in order to comply with state law, the village needs to be within 90 percent of its assessed value.

But some Fontana residents have been worried that this will definitely mean an increase in their property taxes as well. Village Administrator, Kelly Hayden, has been answering to these questions and concerns, reporting to Lake Geneva Regional News that the increase was not ‘directly fixed to the tax bill,’ but if a person’s home assessment is below the average, then they will see a tax bill decrease; those that saw a 45 percent increase should not see a tax change, but those that experienced more than this percent would likely see one.

Fontana Wisconsin’s lakefront zoning ordinance is undergoing a few minor changes due to feedback from Lakefront property owners. The original plan for this RS-1 zoning ordinance changes included changing density and lot width requirements, and how a caretaker’s unit would be defined; however, when Fontana lakefront property owners criticized these changes, the village decided to take another look at possible changes. 

The village is currently discussing removing the term “caretaker’s unit” and replacing it with “accessory living quarters.” Formerly, a ‘caretaker’s unit’ prohibited anyone but those employed to the property owner from living there; with the replacement of the term to “accessory living quarter” there would be no definition as to who could live on site. Concerns with this proposal include a possible second layer of homes emerging on the lakefront and difficulty with rental units.

For more information on possible changes to the Lakefront zoning ordinance visit lakegenevanews.net.

This beautiful Country Club Estates home located in Fontana Wisconsin has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Highlights include hardwood floors throughout the attractive interior, see thru fireplace, formal dining room, stunning vaulted ceilings, sky lights and a sun room. The master bedroom contains a whirlpool tub and separate shower. The large deck and patio is perfect for entertaining year round. You will enjoy the rustic setting away from the busy nearby cities. List price for this attractive home is $539,000.

For more information on this and other Fontana Wisconsin homes contact local agent Bob Webster by email or by phone at (262) 348-3233.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Fontana Wisconsin is sure to please for a second home in the beautiful country setting of Wisconsin. Located in the Country Club Estates you will enjoy the wooded surroundings and the Country Club Association 9 hole Golf course just a few blocks away. Interior and exterior highlights to this charming one story home include hard wood floors, fireplace in the family room, brand new bathroom in basement, and a spacious outdoor deck for entertaining family, associates, and friends. Also included are rights to use private association pier and sand beach swimming on Geneva Lake. This Fontana Wisconsin home is listed at $334,500.

Fontana Boulevard, a section of Fontana Wisconsin that houses businesses, has historically been a struggling area for commerce. With businesses for sale on a seemingly regular basis, the village’s Plan commission is taking a closer look at what can be done to keep businesses thriving. During a planning meeting last month, a well-known site planner, Randall Arendt, presented to residents and village officials the suggestion that the village should change their current zoning methods. In the past individual parcels were discussed for zoning and planning, but there hasn’t been a holistic view. Arendt believes that if the village will take a look at the whole picture and make it a comprehensive plan, Fontana Boulevard will have a brighter future than its past.

The Plan Commission will discuss more about what can be done before the July 7^th Village Board meeting to present a different plan of action at that time.

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