Nashotah's suburban character in the Lake Country
The village of Nashotah stands out among the waterfront hideaways of Lake Country with its collection of comfortable subdivisions. “It’s definitely more suburban,” says Jennifer Stoehr, a Realtor with the JJ Hausmann Team of Compass. Nashota’s neighborhoods differ from the luxury lakeside estates that are common throughout the region. Alongside its suburban nature and strong schools, the community has access to recreation on nearby lakes and charming downtown districts.
New traditional homes and farmhouses in well-maintained subdivisions
As in much of the Lake Country, there are a handful of waterfront properties in Nashotah. But more homes are located in exurban-style subdivisions, with large, manicured lawns. New traditional and farmhouse styles are most common, with houses selling from $300,000 to $650,000 based on size and age. Meanwhile, condos are located near the center of the community, selling between $275,000 and $325,000. Nashotah’s overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Lake recreation throughout the region, plus village parks
Centrally located in the Lake Country, Nashotah has access to plenty of water recreation. The community borders a portion of Nagawicka Lake, where residents can head out on the water or go fishing. A public boat launch is located on the opposite side of the lake, as is the Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club, which puts on sailing events over the summer. Nashotah Park has a pair of smaller lakes and 6 miles of trails. Visitors use the trails for running over the summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Within the village, Dickten Park offers a playground, sports fields and a path for walking and jogging.
High marks for Lake Country School and Arrowhead High School
The Arrowhead Union High School District serves Nashotah. Students attend kindergarten through eighth grade at Lake Country School, which receives an A-plus rating from Niche. They then move on to Arrowhead High School, which gets an A grade. The school offers roughly 20 Advanced Placement classes, and students can earn college credits. Nearby, University Lake School is a private option for kindergarten through 12th grade that receives an A-plus rating.
Restaurants in the community and in downtown Delafield
Nashotah is home to a handful of restaurants along Lakeland Drive. The Picnic Basket opened in 1987 and serves pizza and sandwiches, including a weekly special themed to one of the 50 U.S. states. Boozhag’s Clubhouse is a neighborhood bar with elevated pub fare, plus a seafood menu on Fridays. However, the longest-standing restaurant in the area is the Red Circle Inn, which has operated in one form or another since 1848. The landmark serves American cuisine in a warm, wood-paneled interior and is a favorite for banquets or special occasions. More dining options sit along Main Street in downtown Delafield, 2 miles south. “There are candy shops, ice cream shops, coffee shops — it’s just really picturesque,” Stoehr says. “You can walk around the corner and see another nice restaurant you can go to for dinner. And all of these places have outside seating to enjoy the beautiful downtown area.” Pick ’n Save is the closest grocery store, also 2 miles away.
Outdoor concerts and festivals in nearby cities
Nashotah’s neighboring Lake Country communities often host festivals and events in their charming downtowns, especially over the summer. Delafield, Oconomowoc and Hartland each put on weekly outdoor concerts during the warmer months. The Delafield Chamber of Commerce Block Party also attracts plenty of attendees from Nashotah. A three-day event, the festival includes live music and special menus for local restaurants.
Driving around Lake Country and to Milwaukee
Residents universally own cars to get around. Wisconsin Highway 16 is the main route through Nashotah, heading west to Oconomowoc and east to Hartland. Less than 3 miles south is Interstate 94, which leads to Milwaukee roughly 30 miles away. The nearest commercial flights can be found at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital has the closest emergency room, 6 miles west.
