Silver Lake, WI Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Silver Lake is a small Kenosha County community built around its namesake — a 516-acre recreational lake with motorboat access, three public boat launches, and two public beaches. Now part of the village of Salem Lakes, it sits about five miles from the Illinois border, drawing Chicago-area buyers who want real waterfront and Wisconsin property taxes without the price premium of Geneva Lake or Delavan. Browsing Silver Lake, WI real estate offers more lake-access options at lower price points than those comparable Illinois communities.

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  • ✅ Straight talk on lake access rights, septic systems, and dock permits before you write an offer
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Silver Lake Market Snapshot

Silver Lake is a low-volume market — sales can swing month to month, and a single closing can move the average significantly. Treat these figures as a starting point and ask us to pull current MLS comps near DeWitt Park before you price or write an offer. Understanding the Silver Lake, WI real estate market dynamics helps you make competitive offers in this tight-inventory community.

5 active

SFH listings on market now — Silver Lake 53170 (MLS).

$359K

Avg SFH sold price — July 2026, Silver Lake 53170 (MLS).

46 days

Avg days on market — last 5 SFH sales, Silver Lake 53170.

101.8%

List-to-sale ratio — homes selling above asking. Expect competition on well-priced listings.

1 new

New SFH listings added today — Silver Lake 53170.

1 sold

SFH sales closed this week — Silver Lake 53170.

1.2 mo.

Est. months of supply — strong seller’s market (well below 6-mo. equilibrium).

+9.4% YoY

Avg SFH price change, Jan–Jul 2025 vs. Jan–Jul 2026 (MLS).

Several recent months had few or no closed SFH sales — a normal pattern in a market this size. Need a property-specific read? Request a custom valuation for your Silver Lake address.

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Jump directly to the property type you’re looking for — no filters to set. Every type of Silver Lake, WI real estate is here — from cozy inland homes to prized lakefront properties.

🏠 Single Family Houses & residential homes 🏢 Condominiums Condo & townhome living 🏘️ Two-Family Duplex & owner-occupied 🌳 Land & Lots Vacant land & build sites 🏗️ Multi-Family 3+ unit investment properties 🏭 Commercial Comm/industrial properties

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🗓️ New This Week Listed in the last 7 days 💰 Under $300K Inland & first-time buyer range 🏡 $300K – $450K Move-up & lake access range 🏆 $450K+ Premium & lakefront properties 🔨 Built 2015+ Newer construction and updates 📉 Price Reduced Cut in the last 7 days 🌊 Lakefront & Waterfront Lake access properties 🌳 Land & Lots Vacant land & acreage

Why Buyers Choose Silver Lake, WI

Silver Lake delivers what Illinois buyers increasingly can’t find at home: a real recreational lake — 516 acres, motorboat access, three public launches — with affordable Wisconsin taxes and a short drive back to the Chicago metro. Local Kenosha County buyers come for the water access, two public beaches, and a quieter pace without sacrificing highway convenience. Now part of the village of Salem Lakes, it’s a compact community with a clear identity: lake life, practical commuter access, and room to breathe.

  • 🌊
    A real lake, not a pond. Silver Lake is 516 acres with motorboat access, three public boat launches, fishing for musky, walleye, bass, and panfish, and lakefront homes that hold value because supply is genuinely limited.
  • 🚗
    Cross-border pricing advantage. About five miles from Illinois, buyers get Wisconsin property tax rates on waterfront that would cost significantly more in Lake County, IL.
  • 🛣️
    Practical commuter position. Near WI-50 and I-94 — workable for Kenosha (20–25 min), Racine (35–40 min), Milwaukee (50–55 min), and northern Chicago suburbs (under an hour for most addresses).
  • 🏡
    Price range for every stage. Inland single-family homes from the high-$200Ks through the mid-$300Ks sit alongside lakefront properties at a premium — more entry points than most lake communities in Southeast Wisconsin.
  • 🏗️
    Mix of vintage and updated homes. Mid-century cottages with character alongside renovated and newer construction — buyers can choose low-maintenance updated homes or invest in a classic lake cottage.

Silver Lake Area Profiles

Silver Lake is compact enough that area choice often comes down to one question: lake access or not? From there, buyers compare lot size, home age, and proximity to the public beaches — all three vary by block. Here’s how the main pockets break down.

🌊 Lakefront & Lake Access

Homes on or near Silver Lake — the most sought-after properties in the area. Deeded water access varies significantly by parcel.

  • Direct shoreline parcels around Silver Lake usually include a private dock or the right to install one
  • A smaller set of inland parcels carry a deeded right to a shared community pier — get the easement language in writing before you offer
  • Most homes near the DeWitt Park shoreline run on private septic — plan for a system inspection

🏡 Village Residential

Established inland streets in the historic Silver Lake core. Good for buyers who want the area’s pace and character without paying lakefront premium.

  • Mid-century and 1970s–90s ranch and cottage-style homes
  • Generous lot sizes by Kenosha County standards, with decades-old shade trees on most streets
  • Strong value for first-time and move-up buyers

🏗️ Newer Subdivisions & South End

More recent development toward the Salem Lakes/Wilmot corridor — updated floor plans, attached garages, and lower near-term maintenance overhead.

  • 3–4 bedroom open-concept layouts
  • A few of these South End subdivisions are HOA-governed — get the covenants and current dues before you commit
  • Easy access to WI-50 and the Illinois state line

Schools & District Info

🎓 School Districts

  • Most Silver Lake addresses are served by the Silver Lake J1 School District (K–8, Riverview School) and the Wilmot Union High School District (9–12, Wilmot Union High School)
  • A handful of addresses near the Salem Lakes edges may fall into a neighboring district — always confirm before writing an offer
  • Given the J1/Wilmot split, ask us to verify the exact school assignment for a specific address before your first showing

🤝 Community Resources

  • Two public swimming beaches — Kenosha County’s Silver Lake Park on the north end and the village’s DeWitt Park on the southwest shore — plus seasonal recreation programs
  • Kenosha County library system access
  • Check the Village of Salem Lakes website for utility providers, permit info, and property tax data by parcel
Buyer Tip: Because Silver Lake splits between the J1 and Wilmot Union districts, the assigned school can change from one street to the next near the village edges. Send us the address and we’ll confirm the district before you book a showing.
Illinois Buyers: Wisconsin property taxes near Silver Lake are typically lower than comparable lake communities in Lake County, IL. We can pull a side-by-side tax comparison for any address you’re considering.

Local Favorites & Weekend Picks

Day-to-day life in Silver Lake centers on the lake and the practical amenities of the nearby Salem Lakes and Kenosha corridors. The two public beaches and no-wake hours are what most prospective buyers ask about first.

🚣 Silver Lake Park

  • Kenosha County park on the north end of the lake with a public swimming beach and boat launch
  • Fishing for musky, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, and panfish
  • No-wake rule in effect lakewide from sunset to 10 a.m. daily
  • Hard-water season brings out the year-round residents — ice shanties dot the lake by January

🏖️ DeWitt Park

  • The village’s public beach and park on the southwest shore of Silver Lake
  • Swimming, picnicking, and lake access for residents and visitors
  • A short walk or drive from most village-core neighborhoods

🛒 Everyday Errands

  • Grocery, pharmacy, and retail a short drive through Salem Lakes or north toward Kenosha
  • Antioch, IL (about 5 miles south) adds additional shopping and dining variety
  • Kenosha’s lakefront restaurants and entertainment roughly 20–25 minutes north on I-94
  • Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets about 20 minutes via I-94

Silver Lake Real Estate FAQs

Is Silver Lake a good option for Illinois buyers?

Often, yes. Kenosha County property tax rates generally run below comparable lake communities in Lake County, IL, and most Silver Lake addresses put the northern Chicago suburbs under an hour away. The trade-off is fewer on-site restaurants and retail compared to bigger lake towns — buyers chasing quiet waterfront over resort amenities tend to see that as a fair exchange.

What does “lake access” actually mean on a Silver Lake listing?

It varies significantly by property. Genuine lakefront parcels carry direct shoreline, usually with an existing dock or the right to install one. Some inland homes in the Village Residential core instead carry a deeded share in a community pier or boat slip. And a handful of listings get marketed as “lake area” despite having no legal water rights at all. We sort out which bucket a given property actually falls into before you tour — it drives how the home should be valued, insured, and used.

Do I need a septic inspection before buying near the lake?

Almost always — most lake-area homes in Silver Lake run on private septic, not municipal sewer. Make a full septic and system-age inspection part of your offer on any non-municipal property. Get the install date, most recent pump-out record, and tank condition from the seller; with the shoreline this close, those details carry more weight than usual before you close.

Can I bring my motorboat to Silver Lake?

Yes — Silver Lake allows motorized watercraft, with three public boat launches providing access. A lakewide no-wake rule is in effect from sunset to 10 a.m. daily; confirm any additional current rules with the village before purchasing. For homes that come with a private dock, we factor its condition and permit status into the due-diligence list before you write an offer.

What price ranges are typical for homes in Silver Lake?

Non-lakefront single-family homes in move-in ready condition have recently sold from roughly $275K to the mid-$400Ks depending on size, age, and condition. Lakefront and deeded lake-access homes typically command a premium over those figures. With sales volume this low, every comp matters — have us pull the current MLS numbers before you anchor on a price.

Is Silver Lake a good fit for commuters?

It can be. The community sits near WI-50 and I-94, which puts it roughly 20–25 minutes from Kenosha, 35–40 from Racine, 50–55 from Milwaukee, and under an hour from most northern Chicago suburb destinations. Drive the route yourself at the time of day you’d actually be commuting — southbound I-94 backs up near the state line during peak periods, and that’s easy to miss on a midday visit.

Silver Lake Homes for Sale

Browse current Silver Lake, WI MLS listings below — updated multiple times daily. Sort by price, bedroom count, or lake access, then reach out and we’ll set up a private showing, walk you through current pricing, and help shape an offer strategy before it’s gone. Every listing here is pulled straight from the MLS in real time.

Why Tour With Kaplon Realty

  • Priority scheduling — we get you in before the weekend rush
  • Deep familiarity with Silver Lake’s shoreline: dock rights, septic condition, and well review before you commit
  • Connections to Kenosha County lenders and inspectors who can turn around on tight timelines
  • Off-market awareness across Silver Lake, Twin Lakes, and Salem Lakes

Silver Lake MLS listings — refreshed multiple times daily, so new lakefront and inland listings show up here the same day they post.

Work With a Silver Lake, WI Real Estate Agent

Buying or selling in Silver Lake? We’ve worked this shoreline long enough to know the docks, the school-line quirks, and the Illinois buyers who show up every weekend. You get a local specialist, not a portal search box. Reach out and we’ll walk you through what’s next.

Contact Kaplon Realty Browse Listings

Prefer to call? Reach us at 262-498-6751.

Silver Lake Buyer Planning Checklist

  • Pin down whether a listing near Silver Lake is true lakefront, deeded pier access, or just “lake area” marketing before you make an offer.
  • Have us confirm the J1 or Wilmot Union school assignment for your specific address before committing to a neighborhood.
  • Line up a septic inspection and system-age report before closing on any non-municipal property.
  • Check dock permit status, no-wake hours, and any HOA rules on boats and storage.
  • Ask us to estimate the Wisconsin-vs-Illinois property tax difference for a specific Silver Lake address.

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