Living in Salem Lakes, WI
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
By Kaeley Simek, REALTOR® · Updated November 2026
Salem Lakes is a village in western Kenosha County, formed when the Town of Salem and the Village of Silver Lake combined. It's known for its many lakes, county parks, and a quieter, country pace, with easy access to Highway 50 and I-94.
Real estate & homes in Salem Lakes
Salem Lakes offers lake homes and cottages, ranches, two-story homes, newer construction, and properties with acreage.
Local favorites & things to do
- Silver Lake County Park – Swimming beach and trails
- Silver Lake, Camp Lake, and Center Lake
- Silver Lake Bog State Natural Area
- Salem Community Park
- Wilmot Mountain nearby
Schools & education
Several districts serve Salem Lakes depending on the address, including the Salem School District for grades K–8, and Westosha Central High School or Wilmot Union High School for grades 9–12.
School assignments can vary by address, so always verify with the district before you buy. You can compare districts and schools on the Wisconsin DPI School and District Report Cards.
Map of Salem Lakes
Buying or selling in Salem Lakes with Kaeley
I’m Kaeley Simek, a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Milwaukee Southwest, and I help buyers and sellers throughout Kenosha County and southeastern Wisconsin. If Salem Lakes is on your list, I can walk you through how its neighborhoods compare, what homes are selling for right now, and which nearby communities might be a good fit, too.
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What my clients say
“She was always quick to schedule showings (often within hours of a listing going up) and even found homes for us before they officially hit the market. Her honest advice and knowledgeable opinions gave us confidence every step of the way. … we found our dream home in our dream neighborhood in just three weeks.”
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Nearby communities
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About the author: Kaeley Simek, REALTOR®
I’m a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Milwaukee Southwest, helping buyers and sellers across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Kenosha and Walworth Counties. I grew up in a real estate family and studied marketing and psychology at Carroll University.
I take great pride in doing everything I can to give you the ultimate buying or selling experience. My top values are communication, honesty, kindness and having the heart of a teacher: guiding you and explaining your options so you can make great decisions. I’m extremely experienced with unique and tough challenges, and I love to negotiate.
- RealTrends Verified: top 1.5% of agents nationally
- Top 20% of agents in my Keller Williams office
- 104% average sale-to-list ratio and 99% contract-to-close ratio
- 67 five-star Google reviews
Kaeley Simek, REALTOR® · WI License #86708-94 · Keller Williams Realty Milwaukee Southwest
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0). Map © Google.
