Beautiful Lake Geneva Home is a great affordable vacation home

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Lake Geneva home features the look of a classic Victorian home and has been completely remodeled for modern convenient living.  You will find new mechanicals, electric, and plumbing as well as a gorgeous new kitchen, wood floors, and a formal dining area for great entertaining opportunities.  The main floor has a bedroom with a stunning master bath and the family room features a fireplace for a cozy feel.

The asking price for this beautiful home was just reduced from $639,000 to $549,900.  Plus this Lake Geneva home also offers a unique opportunity to ‘own’ a ¼ interest at $185,000. Contact Keefe Real Estate agent Bob Webster for more information on ownership or fractional ownership of this Lake Geneva WI home.  Bob can be reached via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579.

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Walworth County WI, which holds such areas as Lake Geneva, Delavan, Fontana, Linn, and Williams Bay, was named after a New York judge Reuben Hyde Walworth and founded around 1836.  The 2000 census revealed a population of 93,759 across approximately 576 square miles.  This beautiful area is known for their gorgeous lakes including Delavan and Geneva Lake, but there are 37 lakes total in Walworth County, with a total area of 21 square miles.  Geneva Lake is the second deepest lake in Wisconsin measuring 5,262 acres, 135 feet deep, 21 miles around, 2.1 miles wide, and 7.6 miles long, according to walworthcogetaway.com.  The country setting of this area along with the magnificent lakes has made Walworth County a desirable area for a second home to relax away from the hectic nearby cities.

For more information or little known facts about the Walworth County WI area, check out Walworth County Fast Facts.

For more information on real estate in Walworth County WI, including lakefront homes in Lake Geneva, contact your local realtor Bob Webster via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579

The recent Geneva Lake Environmental Agency study has been beneficial for Williams Bay’s officials to plan for the future.  The study revealed that Williams Bay had a lower isotope count in their water than some neighboring communities and thus indicated that the water is very high quality.  Another significant finding was that the lake’s recharge area is much larger than the lake’s surface watershed region, making surrounding residents more aware of just how large the area is where water seeps through the soil and goes back into the lake’s groundwater supply.  These findings will have some bearings on future growth in the area.  Officials hope to retain Geneva Lake’s natural beauty which continues to attract homebuyers and visitors to the region.

For more information on lakefront Lake Geneva WI homes, contact local realtor Bob Webster via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579.

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New studies of Geneva Lake WI have revealed what many resident’s already believed about the lake—that is truly is a ‘gem,’ as reported at Lake Geneva Regional News online.  New information about this beautiful lake was discovered through a recent Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey which studied the groundwater flow model.  Over the span of a few months, the project, which was led by Madeline Gotkowitz, revealed that inflow and outflow of water conveyed to and from Geneva Lake has not really changed much since pre-development times; thus the municipal well pumping is not significantly affecting the lake and is not negatively impacting the streams and tributaries either.

Many stakeholders were amazed to find out that the size of the groundwater recharge area (this is defined as “the area in which water that seeps through the soil goes back into the lake’s groundwater supply area”).  The groundwater recharge area of the lake actually extends south of Walworth almost to the state line, goes west of Walworth and Fontana into the Township of Walworth and reaches not far from the southwest area of another lake (i.e. Delavan Lake); but on the northeast part of Geneva Lake, the recharge region is less than the surface watershed.  All this new information leads Gotkowitz to explain that it isn’t likely that they’d see problems with the water quality, though they will still need to keep an eye out for surface water runoff as usual.

This study was conducted in order to discover the potential effects of future development on the lake and groundwater, the effects of groundwater pumping use on the local springs, wetland areas, streams, and Geneva Lake.  For more information on the purpose and results of the study visit Lake Geneva Regional News online.

For more information on lakefront properties in Lake Geneva, WI contact your local agent Bob Webster via email or at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579.

Lake Geneva WI’s city council unanimously approved the $7.54 million city budget for next year this past Monday night.  Included in the new budget is a 5.46 percent increase in expenses, which is predicted to cause an estimated $5.53 tax rate per $1,000 of assessed value; this amount is about 25 cents more than this year.  However, the actual tax rate has not been given as officials are still waiting for more valuation information which will be given from the Department of Revenue.

Also, the city will be able to stay within its levy limit without major cuts due to the constantly increasing revenues from pier rentals, Riviera rental, buoy rentals, beach use, and room taxes; these revenues bring in from $1.8 to 2.2 million.

For more information on Lake Geneva WI real estate, contact your local agent Bob Webster via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579.

Lake Geneva WI featured new listing

This lovely Lake Geneva WI home is a great option for your second home in this attractive area.  This home has been delightfully updated with a modern kitchen and baths; there are 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, with a large tub in the master bath.  The spacious living room is accented with a fireplace and a fabulous cathedral ceiling.  Other highlights include a main floor den, wood floors in most rooms, a sun porch, a large deck, and great nature views of the gorgeous wooded back yard.  List price for this new listing is $439,900.

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For more information on this home or other Lake Geneva Properties, contact Keefe Real Estate’s Bob Webster via email or at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579

For homeowners in Lyons Wisconsin, the proposal of a hired townwide garbage hauler didn’t go over well at last Tuesday’s vote—with a resounding ‘no’ to the referendum.  The results of the vote mean that the town tax levy will not increase to the estimated $504, 250 for next year; in addition, the ‘no’ vote to the referendum will allow home and property owners in Lyons to retain their ability to choose their waste management services.

Town Supervisor Bill Henningfield, who was for the proposal of townwide garbage pickup, indicated that he believed that residents would be paying less if they paid their bill once a year in the long run.  However, it seems that residents voted it down at the expectation of having a possible addition of anywhere from $155 to $180 added to their real estate tax bills.

For more information on Lake Geneva WI area real estate, contact local agent Bob Webster via email or at (262) 348-3233 or 800-364-7579.

Next Monday, Lake Geneva WI residents will have the opportunity to offer their opinions about the proposed 2009 budget for the city.  Lake Geneva Regional News reported that, the proposed budget includes a 5.46 percent increase in expenditures, and revenues is proposed to be an estimated $5.53 tax rate per $1,000 of assessed value; this is an increase from years before and would mean that a home owner with a home valued at $200,000 would need to pay $1,106 in city taxes.  Nevertheless, it is important to remember that the actual tax rate is not yet available due to further valuation information that needs to be reviewed.

For more information on the other proposed changes visit Lake Geneva Regional News.

For more information on lakefront and lake rights properties in the Lake Geneva WI area, contact your neighborhood realtor, Bob Webster via email or phone at (262) 348-3233.

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Planning a trip to Walworth County Wisconsin is the easiest way to see the region for yourself and find out, what many others have, how enjoyable living in this scenic county can be.  Take a look at Walworthcogetaway.com for tons of useful traveling information.  Go to the “Request a Visitors Guide” to order complimentary maps and guides for areas within Walworth County including Delavan and Lake Geneva.  You can also find out current weather and traffic conditions before you set out for your trip at the “Helpful Trip Planning Resources” tab.  There are events and activities year round in Walworth County WI, so don’t forget to check out the “Things to do” section that will give you the latest listing of fun individual, couple, or family activities.

For more information on Walworth County WI real estate, including Lake Geneva lakefront properties, contact your local realtor Bob Webster by email or phone at (262) 348-3233.

If you are looking for a second home in the gorgeous Lake Geneva Wisconsin region, than take a look at the beautiful featured homes at Lake Geneva Property.com.  In Lake Geneva WI you will find ideal lakefront properties that will fit perfectly into your lifestyle.  With lake activities, arts and entertainment, and fine dining, being a homeowner in Lake Geneva will be an enjoyable experience year-round.

For the convenience of your home computer, you can find featured lakefront and lake rights properties at lakegenevaproperty.com and browse the listings at your leisure.  Each listing features a brochure that provides at-a-glance information about the technical specifications of the home and location along with included features or updates; you will also find a link to a “Virtual Tour.” The “Take a Virtual Tour” link will let you see a slideshow of the inside and outside of the home in beautiful color photos.

For more information on available lakefront and lake rights homes contact your neighborhood realtor, Bob Webster via email or by phone at (262) 348-3233.