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Delavan Lake New Year's Ideas

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     There is no lack of options for New Year's Eve around Delavan Lake, WI.  From game night to horse shows, there are plenty of activities to choose from.      The Delavan Lake Store is offering a game night starting at 7:00 p.m.  Located at 2001 North Shore Drive, Delavan Lake, the event will take place in the newly remodeled Lake Lounge and is free of charge and open to all ages.   www.DelavanLakeStore.com .      The Dancing Horses Theatre will be presenting "Magic of Christmas"  a 90 minute show featuring a fast pace musical celebration with trick riding and special appearances by a Unicorn and Santa Clause.  The Theatre is located at 5065 Hwy 50 Delavan with the show starting at 7 p.m.   www.TheDancingHorses.com .      Special dinner options are available at The Village Supper Club, located at 1725 South Shore Drive, Delavan Lake.  The evening choices include Prime Rib and Crab Legs, Seafood Platter, Steak Oscar and Lobster Ravioli.  Dinner is served starting at

Year End Sales Boost Activity on Delavan Lake

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     A couple of late sales boosted the overall activity on Delavan Lake this year.  While lakefront sales have been slow for most of the year, two November transactions pushed the total dollar sales to over $8.5 million.      The first sale was the mulit-structure property at 2666 Willow Point Drive.  Situated on Delavan's North Shore, this waterfront complex included a four bedroom main home, a five bedroom guest home and a two bedroom cottage.  Sacrificed at a bargain price of $950,000 the buyers purchased some instant equity and their plans for additional updates will only drive the value up further. Lake views from 2666 Willow Point Drive on Delavan Lake's North Shore      The second sale was located at 3307 South Shore Drive.  This major lakefront estate was constructed for the late Edward A. Brennan in 2002 as a summer retreat for the Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Sears Roebuck and Co. 3307 South Shore Drive on 200 feet of Delavan Lake South Shore fro

Values Emerge In All Prices On Delavan Lake WI

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     The end of the year is bringing out some great values for lake properties on Delavan Lake, WI.  Single family homes with lake access, condos with boat slips and even some lakefront properties have been reduced in price.      Starting with the entry point for Delavan Lake, is a remodeled two bedroom cottage in Assembly Park.  Originally listed for $200,000, this cozy lake place has been reduced to $159,900 and offers a front screen porch, fireplace and updated kitchen and mechanicals.  Assembly Park has always been a desired location on Delavan Lake with its offering of private piers, boat launch, and one of the best beaches on the lake. Relax in the front yard of this Assembly Park offering      For those considering a carefree condo, or perhaps even year round relocation, it would be worth considering another recently remodeled property.  This one is located in the Geneva Landings complex on the outlet of Delavan Lake.  A first floor unit with a walk out lower level, this u

Instant Equity Available on Delavan Lake's North Shore

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     A slow selling season has created a unique opportunity to receive some instant equity on Delavan Lake.  The sprawling lakefront at 2666 Willow Point Drive offers a future owner the opportunity to cash in on a discounted price for an updated home.      The desire to purchase a larger residence, has prompted the owner of the Willow Point property, located along the North Shore of Delavan Lake, to reduce the list price of their 1.36 acre complex to $200,000 less than is was purchased for and this does not account for the $250,000 in improvements that have been made over the last eight years.      I often see lake property seekers looking for the best deal, being able to take advantage of a situation and make out like a bandit.  Here is that opportunity. A sprawling lakefront enclosed porch spans the entire front of the main home.      Listed for $1.249,000, this unique home site includes a four bedroom main home resting on 83 feet of prime mid-lake frontage and an additional f

Mixed Results for First Nine Months on Delavan Lake

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     The Delavan Lake real estate market was mixed for the first nine months of the year.  Lake front sales were at decade low levels, while lake access properties were up over 35 percent from the prior year. HOME SALES      For the first nine months of 2016, sales with water frontage on Delavan Lake fell to only seven sales compared to 12 sales by the same time last year.  Lake access properties fared better with 43 sales in 2016 compared to only 31 sales in 2015.  The range of lake access homes started at $49,000 for a run-down two-bedroom cottage off of Fleming Drive on the North Shore to a nine-year-old, six-bedroom, six-bath, two-story with extended views off of Willow Point that sold for $699,000.  The lakefront homes started with a walk-out three-bedroom ranch on the Delavan Outlet that sold for $469,000 and went as high as $1,010,000 for a four-bedroom with 100’ of South Shore frontage. The sale at 1615 South Shore Drive was the only sale over $1 million this year.

National Coffee Day Brings Free Cup of Joe

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     The Delavan Lake Store, located at 2001 North Shore Drive on Delavan Lake is celebrating National Coffee Day with a free cup of coffee to all customers that stop by before noon.      Offerings at the store include local cheeses, beers, wines, gifts, ice cream and other food items.

Slow Season on Delavan Lake Prompts Price Cuts

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     With 2016 turning out to be one of the slowest for lakefront sales on Delavan Lake, some property owners are using price cuts to generate more interest.      Nowhere is this more apparent than at 2666 Willow Point Drive on the North Shore of Delavan Lake.  A breathtaking compound featuring a four bedroom lakefront and five bedroom guest house the list price has been aggressively adjusted from $1.499 million to $1.299 million. Recently reduced to $1,299,000 featuring two houses and 83 feet of frontage.      This sensational summer setting features ample outdoor patio space, a generous pier system, a circular drive and multiple deck spaces to enjoy the morning sun.  The main house has a first floor master suite, open concept kitchen with lake views, enclosed front porch area, and patio system with built-in fire pit. Relaxing views and a built-in fire pit at 2666 Willow Point Drive    Behind the main house is a guest house that few will want to leave once they visit.  It a

Delavan Lake 2016 Mid-Year Real Estate Update

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     Sales activity has been extremely slow on Delavan Lake for the first half of 2016.   For the first six months, there have been only five waterfront properties sold compared to seven in 2015.   The numbers look even weaker when we exclude the two property sales that were on the outlet and Brown’s Channel.      Sales prices on the main body ranged from $537,000 for a four-bedroom tear-down on the North Shore to $740,000 for a well-groomed four-bedroom on 50 feet of frontage also on the North Shore.  All three sales on the main body were on the north side of the lake. Tear down sale on Delavan's North Shore sold for $537,000      For lake access properties, the market was much stronger with 22 sales in 2016 compared to 20 in 2015.   Prices of lake access homes ranged from $57,000 for a one-bedroom starter in the Delmar Subdivision to $325,000 for a completely remodeled three-bedroom A-Frame in the Viewcrest subdivision that included a boat slip and all the furnishings.

Delavan Lake Fireworks Saturday, July 2, 2016

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     The Town of Delavan will hold their annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks over Delavan Lake on Saturday, July 2, 2016.  Residents and guests can enjoy the show from both land and sea.      On land, the Town Park, located at the intersection of South Shore Drive and Hwy 50, will be holding a day of events with music featuring Cedric Square and the New Image.  The pavilion will open at 4 pm and the music will start at 6 pm.  Food and beverages will be offered for purchase throughout the day.      The fireworks will blast off at dusk and can also be viewed by boat.  Many watercraft will be anchored in front of the peninsula off of the Town Park creating a bay of celebration on the water.

Cruises offered by Delavan Lake Sailing School

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     The Delavan Lake Sailing School is offering a limited number of Adult Sailing Cruises this Saturday, June 18th.  An experienced skipper from the Delavan Lake Yacht Club will take you for a 90 minute ride around Delavan Lake and introduce you to the world of sailing.      This unique opportunity will take place at 2 pm, Saturday afternoon.  The venture will depart from the Delavan Lake Yacht Club which is located at 1501 Cedar Point Drive on the North Shore of Delavan Lake.  The trip will include wine for each guest and a relaxing sailboat ride showcasing some of the magnificent homes along the shoreline.      The cost is $75 per person or $125 for a couple.  Reservations are required because there are a very limited number of spaces.        If you would like to take advantage of this cruise opportunity, you can contact Ryan Simons at 608-852-3156 or by email at ryansimons@ryansimons.com.

Delavan Lake Open Houses for Memorial Weekend

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     Four Delavan Lake properties will be held open to the public this holiday weekend.  Each appeals to a different price point and customer need giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy Delavan Lake.      Starting at the entry point is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo in the Delavan Club complex.  Located at 1407 Delavan Club Drive, this unit will be held open on Sunday, May 29th from 11 am to 1 pm.  The complex offers a boat launch, pier system, swimming pool, club house and tennis courts. The condo is priced at $120,000 and has monthly dues of $238. 1407 Delavan Club walks right out to the water. Delavan Club units share a pier system along Delavan's Outlet. Up the street from the Delavan Club is Assembly Park.  A very social association the park is comprised of seven separate parks with a main park located off of Delavan's North Shore.  The home at 1617 Assembly Lane will be open from 10 am to noon on Saturday, May 28th.  This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is in

2666 Willow Point Drive, Delavan Lake

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     This 360 degree video of 2666 Willow Point Drive allows you to enjoy the panoramic views from Delavan Lake's North Shore.      Look at all that space for entertaining and relaxing.  Who wants a tour?

Limited offerings in Delavan's Assembly Park

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     Assembly Park, on Delavan Lake's north shore has always brought a premium to other lake associations in the area.  With its social atmosphere and collection of six parks within a park, the area has been a top draw for residents in the northern suburbs looking for a place to escape for the weekend or the entire summer.      Cottages and homes have often transferred from one generation to another or with some inside information limiting those that came on the market for the general public.  Normally we would see six or seven homes listed with brokers for $300,000 or less at the start of the season.  This year, there are only four options available for someone wanting to join the close knit action in the Park.      The lake access homes currently available start at $189,000 for a three bedroom on the main entrance to the park.  The property at 1636 Assembly Lane is has lake views, a first floor bedroom, natural fireplace and deck that fronts to one of the private parks in the a

Slow start to Delavan Lakefront Sales

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     Activity this year is sluggish so far for Delavan Lakefronts.  There have only been two sales completed by the end of April and three additional homes are under contract.      Both of the sales were on the North Shore of the lake.  The first was a family home on 50 feet of frontage located at 2336 North Shore Drive.  The home was in disrepair and in need of attention.  Despite the poor condition, it received two offers for its purchase with one of the buyers hoping to endeavor on a major renovation project.  The home ended up selling to one of four siblings for $537,000 and sits in more of a deteriorating state than one of renewal. 2336 North Shore Drive sold for $537,000      The second sale was also on 50 feet of frontage, just around the corner from the first sale.  An absolute contrast to the first sale, this home, at 2366 North Shore Drive was in fine condition with many updates and modern amenities.  The home featured a first floor master suite with separate office, wa

What are the Best Values on Delavan Lake?

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     Spring is here, and although we just experienced a late snow fall, the market is starting to bloom on Delavan Lake.  There has been one sale on the main body and three additional homes are under contract. Inventory levels are low for Delavan Lakefront Properties with only 16 currently available.      So what are the best values for those that want to have a sensational summer spot for the 2016 season?  They both rest on the North Shore of Delavan Lake.      The first is found at 2524 North Shore Drive.  Listed for only $750,000, $50,000 less than the assessed value, this four bedroom offers 80 feet of private lake frontage and four deck spaces to enjoy the summer sun.  The prime deck space is just steps from the water and takes in views all the way down to the Island of Delavan Lake. Lakefront deck at 2524 North Shore Drive takes in views down to the Island      Inside is a combination of classic and modern.  The front great room has retained the leaded glass windows, pine

Delavan Highlands Boasts Lake's Best Beach

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     Growing up on Delavan Lake, if you wanted to go to the beach for the day you would usually try and visit a friend that lived in the Delavan Highlands.  Located at the west end of the lake, the subdivision boasts the best beach on Delavan Lake. The beach at the Delavan Highlands looks down the entire lake.      As part of a private subdivision, the beach is rarely crowded and has a 150 foot span of sand that looks down the entire length of the lake.  The association has a swim raft that is also available to members as well as a baseball diamond, volleyball court and playground equipment.      The location on the lake, in a cove bordered by the Island and South Shore, block wind and boat traffic to create a calm and relaxing environment. Included in the park is a sand volleyball court and baseball diamond.      In case you don't have any friends that live in the Delavan Highlands, there are six homes available for sale in the subdivision so you can purchase one and