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New Delavan Lake Price Reductions

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     The end of the year often brings some price reductions to Delavan lakefront homes as well as Delavan lake access properties.  This year is no exception with four lakefront homes taking action and one lake access property dropping the offering price by 10 percent.      The lake access property adjusting the offering price is located at 2218 South Shore Drive.  This unique property consists of a three bedroom brick ranch on one side of the road and ten feet of lakefront on the other.  The family that enjoyed this home has had their private pier on the ten foot section giving them a prime spot to keep their motor boat.  Originally listed for $330,000, the owners have reduced the price down to $299,900 making this an affordable full-time residence or summer get-away. 2218 South Shore Drive      The main body listing price reductions include a compact four-bedroom on 40 feet of South Shore frontage that has been adjusted to $564,000 from $585,000.  The property has a clean lake f

Firm Delavan Lake Home Third Quarter Activity

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     There was little change year over year in sales activity on Delavan Lake for the first nine months of the year.  Inventory has held relatively constant and sellers are staying firm on prices. HOME SALES      Over the first nine months of 2015, there were 12 lakefront properties sold and 31 lake access properties sold.  Last year there were 13 lakefronts sold and 31 lake access properties sold by the end of September.  The lake access properties that sold this year ranged from a $50,000 two-bedroom cottage in the Delmar Subdivision to a $425,000 five-bedroom, three-bath in Assembly Park featuring a large front porch and lot.  The highest and lowest sales were in the same subdivisions last year. Lakefronts sales ranged from $242,500  for a three-bedroom home on the Inlet to a $1,599,000 four-bedroom, three-bath North Shore estate that included 150 feet of level frontage and a boathouse with a rooftop patio. Recently sold Delavan Lakefront for $1,599,000 CONDO SALES

Oktoberfest/Halloween on Delavan Lake

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     OKTOBERFEST      Delavan Lake will be celebrating Oktoberfest this year on October 24, 2015 at the Town of Delavan Community Park.  The event will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and will feature German food, drink and entertainment.      There is no admission charge to the event and all ages are welcome. The Town of Delavan Community Park is located at the corner of Hwy 50 and South Shore Drive on Delavan Lake.      A variety of German food will be available for purchase throughout the evening along with a selection of German deserts and German beer and wine.  Soft drinks will also be available along with coffee.      The main entertainment will be The Steve Meisner Band.  The music will start at 5:00 pm and include polka favorites that everyone can enjoy. HALLOWEEN PARTY      This year's Halloween activities will feature a Children's Halloween Costume Party on Sunday, October 25.  The party will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Town of Delavan Community Park.

Top Five Lakefronts On Delavan Lake, WI

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     As the season changes to fall, it is interesting to see what are the five most expensive homes listed for sale on Delavan Lake.  With over 2,000 acres of recreation space, Delavan Lake is an all-sport lake in Walworth County, WI that is less than two hours from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison, WI.      #1 - The most expensive listing currently available on Delavan Lake is located at 2938 North Shore Drive.  Listed at $3.3 million, the home sits on 410 feet of steep frontage and boasts one of the most elaborate wine cellars in North America. 2938 North Shore Drive, Delavan Lake View from the Master Suite at 2938 North Shore Drive      #2 - Coming in at number 2 is 3307 South Shore Drive.  Almost directly across the lake from the first home, this 10,000 square foot estate is listed for $2.95 million and includes six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and 200 feet of lakefront. 3307 South Shore Drive, Delavan Lake Looking at the lake from the main floor office at 3307 South S