Considering making a change? Perhaps your next home could be here, where you can focus on building a new chapter in your life story [Previous response]. Your next chapter of your life story could be your best chapter, and exploring Overlook Lakes Condominiums in Greendale, Wisconsin, is a great place to start that exploration.

Overlook Lakes Condominiums are situated in Greendale, Wisconsin. Greendale is noted as one of only three "Greenbelt Communities" in the United States built by the Franklin Roosevelt Administration in 1936. The property is located about two miles west of Historic Downtown Greendale and is in an oak opening. It is bordered by a quarry lake to the south and the Root River to the north. County parks, parkways, and trails are within walking distance of the property. The community is also described as being nestled beside the Root River Parkway and Whitnall Park.

The community consists of 28 buildings with a total of 184 condominium units. Overlook Lakes Condominiums are run by the Overlook Lakes Condominium Association (OLCA). As a resident, you can access a common outdoor pool and building. This pool is shared with Overlook Lakes Apartments and is open during summer. The OLCA has on-site management in the common building at 8601 Westlake Drive, Greendale, WI 53129.

Becoming an owner means joining the OLCA. The OLCA operates under Chapter 703 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. This statute provides the legal framework for condominiums in Wisconsin. The OLCA By-Laws govern the condo owners. These By-Laws are described as rules and regulations set up to protect the owners' interests and serve as a self-governing document for the association. The By-Laws cover essential details such as meetings, voting, budgeting, assessments, insurance coverage, and rules for using the units and common areas. The OLCA also states a commitment to maintaining an environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The official Declaration of Condominium, a Rules Addendum, and an Executive Summary highlighting some rules are available for prospective owners to review.

As a unit owner in the OLCA, you are required to pay a condominium association fee. This fee is how owners collectively pay for the shared expenses needed to manage the OLCA, based on the annual operating budget. Information about making this monthly payment is available.

Overlook Lakes offers five distinct condo formats to accommodate different requirements, ranging from one-bedroom units to three-bedroom layouts.

Living here also provides proximity to Historic Downtown Greendale, just minutes away. Downtown Greendale is a National Historic Landmark. The area offers unique shops and restaurants. Community activities and festivals are also part of the village experience. The Historic Greendale Welcome Center is located at 5680 Broad Street in the heart of downtown. Its purpose is to showcase the historic garden community and provide information on the area's attractions, natural beauty, and history. The Welcome Center has specific operating hours during the week.

Here are some resources that provide more detailed information directly:

• Overlook Lakes Condominium Association (OLCA) Website
• Wisconsin Legislature Website: The Condominium State Statute (Chapter 703)  
• Village of Greendale Website