Prices higher. Inventory lower on Delavan Lake, WI
The results are in for Delavan Lake, WI home sales in 2016. The overall summary is that prices were up and the number of homes for sale is down. The tight inventory is continuing to put pressure on prices as multiple offers on the same properties have put some houses in a bidding war.
LAKEFRONT HOME SALES
More specifically, for all of 2016, there were 10 homes sold with water frontage compared to 17 in 2015. On the main body of Delavan Lake, there were only 8 homes sold in 2016 compared to 13 the previous year. This is the fewest number sold in the past five years and is mainly due to the number available for people to choose from.
As a result of the limited supply, the prices increased over the prior year on both ends of the spectrum. The lowest price for a home on the main body of Delavan Lake in 2016 was $460,000 for a three bedroom two-story set on 50 feet of South Shore frontage. The modest property is scheduled to undergo immediate remodeling by the new owner.
The most expensive sale in 2016 was also located on the South Shore. Selling for $2,800,000 late in the year was a prairie-style lakefront estate on 3.71 acres, 200 feet of frontage that included multiple garages and a boat house. The 10,000 square foot home was constructed as a family retreat and included six bedrooms (five of them suites), a billiard room, salon, theater room, and five fireplaces.
Homes with lake access also saw an increase in prices as 52 were sold last year compared to 37 in 2015. Prices ranged from $52,500 for a modest three bedroom cottage in the Delmar Subdivision to $699,999 for an overpriced six bedroom located on Willow Point. The Willow Point home sold for over $300,000 more than assessed value and more than many of the lakefront homes last year. It was a poor value but will help push prices up around the lake.
CONDO SALES
Condo sales and prices both were higher in 2016. Lake access condominiums had 19 sales compared to 15 the prior year. Prices ranged from $54,000 for a condo/hotel room to $276,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bath, Garden unit in the Geneva Landings complex. These prices were $11,000 and $31,000 higher than similar units that sold the previous year.
CURRENT MARKET HOMES
The beginning of 2017 has the fewest amount of homes for sale with lake access or lake frontage than in the past five years. There are only 37 homes on the market compared to 53 at this time last year. Prices for lake access homes start at $129,000 for a remodeled two bedroom with lake views off of South Shore and increase to $459,000 for a four-bedroom two-story just three doors down. Both are across the street from the lake and are part of the Delmar Subdivision. One is listed for almost $200,000 more than the assessed value. Guess which one.
You can purchase a lakefront home on the Delavan Inlet for $299,000. This is where lakefront properties start out this year. For that price, you can get a two-bedroom, two-bath ranch on 50 feet of level frontage that has its own dock and single car garage. Nicely updated, the home has a large great room for entertaining and s lakefront deck to view the seasonal activities.
The most expensive lakefront currently available is listed at $1,750,000. Set on one of the best locations on South Shore, the property has level, walk-in frontage and views of the entire lake. The remodeled English Tudor has 125 feet of frontage, five bedrooms, five baths, a solarium, two dining rooms, hardwood floors, and an incredibly gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and granite counters.
CURRENT MARKET CONDOS
There is also a shortage of condominiums with lake access on the market right now. Only 11 are currently being offered compared to 14 at the start of last year. Prices start at $73,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bath condo/hotel and increase to $329,000 for a three-bedroom, three-bath unit in the Delavan Gardens that includes a private boat slip and association boat launch.
BEST VALUE LAKE ACCESS
The best value for a lake access property is located at 2508 South Shore Drive. This remodeled two-bedroom is the lowest price offering and is an attractive get-away with wood floors and a spacious two-car garage for storage. The home has access to a beach, boat launch and two association parks and is listed for $129,000.
BEST VALUE LAKEFRONT
The best value lakefront home on Delavan is located at 4423 Robbins Road, just off of South Shore Drive. This Floridian-style walk-out ranch, has three bedrooms, including a first floor master suite with gas fireplace, jetted tub and private waterfront screen porch. The home is listed for $699,000 and has 83 feet of lakefront, a private dock and tandem two-car garage.
BEST VALUE CONDO
Cost conscious condo customers can find a bargain at 2191 Newbury Lane in the Geneva Landings complex. Listed for $179,900 the unit features three bedrooms, two baths an attached garage and walk-out lower level. As part of Geneva Landings, the unit has access to an outdoor pool, fitness room and a short waiting list for a boat slip.
LAKEFRONT HOME SALES
More specifically, for all of 2016, there were 10 homes sold with water frontage compared to 17 in 2015. On the main body of Delavan Lake, there were only 8 homes sold in 2016 compared to 13 the previous year. This is the fewest number sold in the past five years and is mainly due to the number available for people to choose from.
As a result of the limited supply, the prices increased over the prior year on both ends of the spectrum. The lowest price for a home on the main body of Delavan Lake in 2016 was $460,000 for a three bedroom two-story set on 50 feet of South Shore frontage. The modest property is scheduled to undergo immediate remodeling by the new owner.
The most expensive sale in 2016 was also located on the South Shore. Selling for $2,800,000 late in the year was a prairie-style lakefront estate on 3.71 acres, 200 feet of frontage that included multiple garages and a boat house. The 10,000 square foot home was constructed as a family retreat and included six bedrooms (five of them suites), a billiard room, salon, theater room, and five fireplaces.
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| Main entrance to 3307 South Shore Drive, sold for $2.8 million in 2016. |
CONDO SALES
Condo sales and prices both were higher in 2016. Lake access condominiums had 19 sales compared to 15 the prior year. Prices ranged from $54,000 for a condo/hotel room to $276,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bath, Garden unit in the Geneva Landings complex. These prices were $11,000 and $31,000 higher than similar units that sold the previous year.
CURRENT MARKET HOMES
The beginning of 2017 has the fewest amount of homes for sale with lake access or lake frontage than in the past five years. There are only 37 homes on the market compared to 53 at this time last year. Prices for lake access homes start at $129,000 for a remodeled two bedroom with lake views off of South Shore and increase to $459,000 for a four-bedroom two-story just three doors down. Both are across the street from the lake and are part of the Delmar Subdivision. One is listed for almost $200,000 more than the assessed value. Guess which one.
You can purchase a lakefront home on the Delavan Inlet for $299,000. This is where lakefront properties start out this year. For that price, you can get a two-bedroom, two-bath ranch on 50 feet of level frontage that has its own dock and single car garage. Nicely updated, the home has a large great room for entertaining and s lakefront deck to view the seasonal activities.
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| 230 Inlet Shore Drive, listed for $299,000 |
CURRENT MARKET CONDOS
There is also a shortage of condominiums with lake access on the market right now. Only 11 are currently being offered compared to 14 at the start of last year. Prices start at $73,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bath condo/hotel and increase to $329,000 for a three-bedroom, three-bath unit in the Delavan Gardens that includes a private boat slip and association boat launch.
BEST VALUE LAKE ACCESS
The best value for a lake access property is located at 2508 South Shore Drive. This remodeled two-bedroom is the lowest price offering and is an attractive get-away with wood floors and a spacious two-car garage for storage. The home has access to a beach, boat launch and two association parks and is listed for $129,000.
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| Best value lake access home located at 2508 South Shore Drive |
The best value lakefront home on Delavan is located at 4423 Robbins Road, just off of South Shore Drive. This Floridian-style walk-out ranch, has three bedrooms, including a first floor master suite with gas fireplace, jetted tub and private waterfront screen porch. The home is listed for $699,000 and has 83 feet of lakefront, a private dock and tandem two-car garage.
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| Best value lakefront located at 4423 Robbins Road |
Cost conscious condo customers can find a bargain at 2191 Newbury Lane in the Geneva Landings complex. Listed for $179,900 the unit features three bedrooms, two baths an attached garage and walk-out lower level. As part of Geneva Landings, the unit has access to an outdoor pool, fitness room and a short waiting list for a boat slip.
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